Adrienne K

Director, Talent Acquisition & Executive Recruitment

Simon Fraser University • Full time

Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 • 1 yr 9 mos

Led talent acquisition and executive recruitment for the launch of Canada’s newest medical school in over 60 years. Developed and implemented recruitment and talent strategies to attract top-tier talent across a range of complex and high-impact roles. Managed a team of recruiters and partnered closely with senior leaders to support workforce planning, role design, and job description development. Drove alignment between hiring needs and organizational priorities to enable successful program build-out.

Recruiter / Physician Recruiter / Recruitment Consultant

Interior Health Authority • Full time

Sep 2017 - Mar 2023 • 5 yrs 6 mos

Led full-cycle physician recruitment across a large, geographically dispersed health authority, supporting the attraction and retention of family physicians and specialists in both urban and rural communities. Managed high-volume, complex searches in a competitive healthcare landscape, with a focus on long-term workforce sustainability and community fit. Built and maintained strong relationships with medical leaders, site administrators, and candidates to align recruitment efforts with service delivery needs. Provided strategic guidance on recruitment planning, candidate experience, and onboarding processes to support successful physician integration and retention.

Compensation & Classification Analyst

Vancouver Island Health Authority • Full time

Jan 2012 - Jul 2017 • 5 yrs 6 mos

Conducted job evaluation, classification, and compensation analysis across a large public healthcare organization. Partnered with leaders to design and align roles with organizational structure, ensuring internal equity and compliance with collective agreements. Provided guidance on job design, compensation frameworks, and workforce planning to support effective, sustainable people systems.