Critical Care and General Cardiologist, VGH

Critical Care and General Cardiologist, VGH
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Job Title:

Critical Care and General Cardiologist

Work Site:  Vancouver General Hospital

Status:  Permanent Full‑time

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Compensation Type:  Fee‑for‑Service

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with fellowship training in cardiac critical care. The position is based at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), a University of British Columbia (UBC)–affiliated teaching hospital. The successful applicant will pursue an academically focused career based on either a strong track record in education scholarship or a strong publication and research record, signaling an ability to obtain peer‑reviewed grant funding.

The cardiac intensive care unit at VGH is a Level 1 qua ternary referral centre for the province and manages complex patients with advanced heart failure, complex arrhythmias and acute coronary syndromes. We collaborate closely with other critical care colleagues and provide access to clinical rotations in cardiac critical care to medical students and residents from multiple specialties within the Faculty of Medicine  General Cardiology Program at VGH is growing and requires another recruit to support its activities and further expansion.

In addition to critical care, the position will involve ambulatory general cardiology clinic and the inpatient cardiology consultation and ward service.

Applicants must possess RCPSC designation in Internal Medicine and Cardiology or their equivalents, fellowship training in cardiac critical care and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research, and possess exceptional work ethic and collegiality.

This role also serves as a clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The successful candidate is expected to support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and education programs. The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor or higher; clinical faculty appointments at UBC are assigned at a rank determined by the Appointments and Promotion Committee of the UBC Department of Medicine.

The VGH Division of Cardiology hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Canadian and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Education, Licensing, and Experience

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Desired

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor  or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

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