Vancouver Coastal Health·Sechelt, British Columbia
The psychiatrist will provide direct clinical assessments and treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team in acute inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings. The role also includes providing outreach services to the qathet hospital in Powell River through both in-person and virtual consultations.
Education, Licensing, & Experience: Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Stephanie Barnes, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.” Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process. WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH? VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work. Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.
Candidates must hold a current license with the College of Physicians of BC and be a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada. Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association is also mandatory.
Market context
Psychiatrist openings in British Columbia are often competitive because employers look for fully licensed physicians with specialty credentials and professional coverage in place. For this Sechelt Hospital role, the listed requirements include a current College of Physicians of BC license, Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, and CMPA membership. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; review the summary carefully, then confirm licensure and credential details before applying.