The funding is only for the bargaining unit members for HSAA employed by AHS in “difficult-to-recruit positions” in the North, Central and South Zones.
(Please refer to the Letter of Understanding #42 for further information on the RCIF)
In 2022, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) implemented the Rural Capacity Investment Fund (RCIF) Committee. RCIF’s mandate is to allocate $11.4 million by March 30, 2024.
The fund intends to support retention and recruitment initiatives to grow capacity and HSAA staff in the “difficult-to-recruit” sites in the North, Central, and South zones.
Funding is targeted towards zones and sites within the North, Central and South zones.
Applicants must show that they are in a difficult-to-recruit area.
“Difficult-to-recruit to” may be determined by indicators such as:
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high vacancy rates
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vacancies that remain unfilled for longer than 90 days
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or high turnover
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5.7 million is available for AHS HSAA bargaining unit candidates in the North, Central or South Zones and must be spent by March 30, 2024.
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There are three recruitment incentive choices managers may offer and are available until March 1, 2024, or until the funds are spent (whichever comes first)
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This is for permanent full-time and permanent part-time equivalent positions.
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If an open position qualifies, managers may advertise in the job posting. Once there is a suitable candidate, managers can apply on behalf of the employee. (see application link below)
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Applications are made once a successful candidate has been hired.
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Successful applicants must sign a Return-For-Service Agreement (RFS)
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Funding is not retroactive.
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Payments will be processed through payroll and may be subject to applicable taxes and other required deductions
APPLICATIONS OPEN APRIL 17, 2023
Recruitment Incentive
Recruitment Incentive Choices
Eligibility
A position automatically qualifies for the recruitment incentive if the department has:
a position vacant > 90 days
OR
the occupational (job function description) vacancy in the department is => 20%
A Vacancy Dashboard has been created to help employees and managers determine eligibility.
All applications will be assessed and the vacancy rates will be verified by the RCIF committee to ensure eligibility.
Employees must be registered in Tableau to access the vacancy dashboard. Log into Insite and type in Tableau to register. You will then be able to access the vacancy dashboard.
Search Tips for the Vacancy Dashboard
Use these search criteria (in this order)
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job function
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location
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department
For further clarity, ask your Manager
If you are not able to see filters, please clear the cache.
Application
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Managers must complete the above application on behalf of the employee
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This is for permanent full-time equivalent positions and permanent and permanent part-time equivalent positions only.
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Open to both internal and external candidates
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Eligible candidates must be in one of the North, Central or South Zones
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Applications are made once a successful candidate has been hired.
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Successful applicants must sign a Return-For-Service Agreement
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5.7 million is available for AHS HSAA bargaining unit employees in the North, Central or South Zones and must be spent by March 30, 2024.
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This is for permanent full-time equivalent employees and permanent part-time equivalent employees only.
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Approved applicants must sign a Return-For-Service Agreement
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To determine vacancy rates, applicants may access the vacancy dashboard
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Applications will be prioritized based on HSAA seniority
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Payments will be processed through payroll and may be subject to applicable taxes and other required deductions
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The following retention incentive amounts are available until March 1, 2024, or the funds are spent (whichever comes first)
APPLICATION PERIOD APRIL 17, 2023 - MAY 31, 2023
Retention Incentive
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
ALL APPLICATION DATA WILL BE VALIDATED AND ASSESSED AFTER MAY 31, 2023
Retention Incentive Choices
Eligibility
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Current employees in the HSAA bargaining unit may apply by completing the application form
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All applications will be assessed, and the vacancy rates will be verified by the RCIF committee to ensure eligibility.
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Applicants must
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Be permanent full-time equivalent employees or permanent part-time equivalent employees only.
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Be located in the North, Central or South Zones of Alberta
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Be Rural/Remote or Urban (Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray)
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Are not currently receiving another incentive with an active Return-For-Service
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Indicate HSAA Seniority Date (applicants will be prioritized based on seniority)
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Work in a department where the
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Occupational Vacancy by Department =>20%
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The impact of the employee leaving would make
the Occupational Vacancy by Department =>20%
Application
The Application Period is open from
April 17, 2023-May 31, 2023
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
To determine vacancy rates, applicants may access the vacancy dashboard.
Employees must be registered in Tableau to access the vacancy dashboard. Log into Insite and type in Tableau to register. You will then be able to access the vacancy dashboard.
Search tips for the Vacancy Dashboard
Use these search criteria (in this order)
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job function
-
location
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department
For further clarity, ask your Manager
If you are not able to see filters, please clear the cache.