Come work as a Medical Microbiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Division of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Vancouver General Hospital (Vancouver Acute/Vancouver Coastal), is seeking a locum Medical Microbiologist. This position includes responsibilities in both the regional diagnostic medical microbiology laboratory and the regional infection prevention and control program.

Vancouver General Hospital is a large teaching hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia. The Microbiology Laboratory at VGH is the reference center for the Vancouver Coastal Health Regional Microbiology Laboratory, a network of 9 laboratories. At VGH, approximately 500,000 specimens are processed annually, providing diagnostic procedures in general bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology using both conventional and molecular-based diagnostic techniques. The laboratory is equipped with state of the art lab automation with recent advances in digital microbiology and AI technologies.

As a Medical Microbiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Participate in university departmental teaching programs, including undergraduate and graduate student teaching as well as supervision of residents and fellows.
• Participate in administrative activities and be engaged in other activities such as university and hospital committees, and collaborative research.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License – Full
• Experience and/or additional education in molecular techniques, epidemiology, environmental microbiology and infection prevention and control would best complement and fulfill the needs of the Division.
• The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the university to obtain a faculty appointment within the UBC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine commensurate with qualifications and experience. The candidate must be certified by the Royal College of Physician and Surgeon of Canada in Medical Microbiology, or equivalent, and be eligible for licensure in British Columbia.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Team player, participating fully in both the regional infection prevention and control program and in the regional diagnostic medical microbiology laboratory, including laboratory and clinical consultations in all areas relating to the diagnosis, management, and prevention of infections.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to one of the members of our team, Ben Murphy, Executive & Medical Staff Talent Acquisition: medstaffcareers@vch.ca, or click “Apply Now.” 

Please note that a resume is required to apply for this position.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2023.