From welcome to belonging: Community strategies for healthcare recruitment in Saskatchewan
Session description
Join us for an in-depth walkthrough of one of Saskatchewan’s new healthcare recruitment tools! The Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency will be doing a deep dive into their Healthcare Practitioner Community Support Toolkit — a resource meant to support the long-term settlement of practitioners in our province.
In this session, we will explore:
- Resources to help showcase your community as a great place to live
- Why welcome and integration committees are crucial to the recruitment process
- Diverse avenues of support to offer new health practitioners in your area
- How to foster a foundation between the community and the healthcare provider
You will also hear from a local community leader about the initiatives making a difference in their area and how the healthcare recruitment agency’s evolving brand strategy is attracting top talent to Saskatchewan.
Speakers
Terri Strunk, CEO of the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency, leads strategic efforts to recruit and retain healthcare professionals for the province. Her impressive career spans senior government roles, government relations consulting, advocacy, marketing, communications, and journalism, each contributing to her reputation as a trusted advisor and results-driven leader. Terri has also served as Chief Fundraising and Public Affairs Officer for STARS, where she led communications initiatives across Western Canada.
Amund Otterson is the Mayor of Shellbrook, serving his second 4-year term. He has enjoyed a 30-year career in Shellbrook and has remained active in the community as a dedicated member of the golf and curling clubs, Shellbrook Business Association, Minor Sports, The Knights of Columbus, and the Sask Cycling Association. He looks forward to continuing collaborative work with the Parkland Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee.
Watch Recording
A recording will be available after the session.