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

Richmond Foundry is currently seeking physicians to work either 0.5 FTE or 1.0 FTE at their service center located at 101-5811 Cooney Road, Richmond B.C. providing drop in health care services for youths aged 12-24 with a focus on comprehensive primary health care. The physician(s) will work with in collaboration with Public Health nurses and other providers who support these services including but not limited mental health, substance use, sexual health and other primary care issues.  This role will be under a Contract with Foundry B.C.

Additional experience working with substance use and mental health is an asset.

Foundry is a province-wide network of integrated health and social services centres that brings together more than 140 government and non-profit partners to improve the wellness of British Columbia's young people. Foundry's goal is to provide safe, non-judgmental care, information and resources, and to work to reach young people earlier – before health challenges become problematic. By bringing health and social services together in one location, each Foundry centre is able to make it easier for young people to find the care, connection and support they need.

The Foundry Richmond location brings together same-day counselling services with existing mental health and substance use counselling services, sexual health, youth peer and family supports well as access to social services for youth ages 12 to 24, all in one convenient location. Its location is currently at 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond B.C.

Richmond is located 10 kilometres from downtown Vancouver, and with Vancouver International Airport and Tswwassen Ferry Terminal nearby, there is ready access to all the recreational and cultural activities in the region and province. Join our dynamic team in Richmond, and enjoy Canada’s West Coast Lifestyle with this opportunity.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and coverletter 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 in 2024.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.