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Emergency Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health·Vancouver, British Columbia

Part Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 17 days ago
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About the role

Provide emergency medical care to patients at the UBC Hospital community center, including pediatric and critical care. Collaborate with a team of physicians and share resources with the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department.

Job Summary Job Title

  • Emergency
  • Physician
  • Work
  • Site:
  • UBC
  • Hospital
  • Status: Locum – Part Time (2+ shifts/month)
  • Start
  • Date:
  • July 2026 or
  • Sooner
  • Compensation
  • Type: Clinical Service Contract Come work as an Emergency Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Join a team of Emergency Physicians providing care to a community centre in the west end of Vancouver. The Department of Emergency Medicine comprises a group of dedicated and collegial physicians who cover the VGH (Vancouver General Hospital) Emergency Department and the associated UBC (University of British Columbia) Emergency Department (ED) in Vancouver, BC, and who are seeking locum Emergency Physicians at the UBC site. We are seeking locum candidates interested in working 2 or more shifts per month on an ongoing basis. Locums are also eligible to apply for an active staff position when openings are available if they meet qualifications. Part-time locum positions are renewed on a yearly basis. The salary is not fee-for-service but rather based on an alternate payment contract and consistent with that of a full-time emergency physician in British Columbia. Details will be provided to interested candidates. The UBC Hospital is a community hospital with a surgical focus. The UBC ED is open to patients from 8am to 8pm daily and sees about 30,000 patients per year including pediatrics. It is a high volume, low acuity site that does see ambulance arrivals and has the capacity for critical care and admissions. The UBC ED is the sister site to the Vancouver General Hospital Emergency Department and shares consulting services and resources.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience: License to practice emergency medicine in BC, and FRCPC-EM, CCFP-EM, and/or ABEM certification Knowledge & Abilities: Collaborative spirit Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and interact with empathy, understanding, and respect of diverse and divergent perspectives and behaviors Record of accomplishments that demonstrates commitment to clinical excellence and medical education Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, 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. Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan 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 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.Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

Requirements

Must hold a license to practice emergency medicine in BC and possess FRCPC-EM, CCFP-EM, and/or ABEM certification. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to interact respectfully with diverse perspectives.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Empathy
  • Critical Care
  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Excellence
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Collaborative Communication

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Counselling
  • Extended Health
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
  • Employer-paid Training
  • Critical Incident Services
  • Wellness Services
  • Msp

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted
Jul 25, 2026
Closes
Jul 25, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Vancouver Coastal Health

Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To...

Salary listed on 857 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

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