Vancouver Coastal Health·North Vancouver, British Columbia
Provide emergency medical care to a diverse patient population including pediatrics, acute medicine, and geriatrics at Lions Gate Hospital. Participate in teaching medical students and residents while contributing to patient safety rounds and trauma education.
Education, Licensing, & Experience: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Mandatory Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine - Mandatory Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory Pediatric Life Support (PAL) – Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Eligible Emergency Experience – 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 current licensure with the CPSBC and possess mandatory certifications including ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and NRP. Applicants must be eligible for or hold CCFP(EM) or FRCPC qualifications and be registered with the CMPA.
Market context
Physician roles in British Columbia are often competitive because employers look for strong clinical credentials, current certifications, and readiness to work in settings where patient volume and coordination needs can be high. For this posting, the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping you review the role faster without extra research. Before applying, confirm your Diploma in Cardiology Technology, CSCT certification, BCLS, and valid BC Driver’s License are current and clearly listed.