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

The Ophthalmology Department at Vancouver Hospital Eye Care Centre and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, are seeking applicants for the post of comprehensive ophthalmologist. 

Candidates must have Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status, be licensed to practice in British Columbia, have CMPA coverage, and have Royal College certification.  The candidate will be required to maintain an office in Vancouver and provide primary eye care for the local population.

This position provides admitting and operating privileges at Vancouver General Hospital and operating privileges at the Eye Care Centre, as well as access to the Eye Care Centre treatment room and shared lasers. The successful applicant will be eligible for consideration for a clinical faculty appointment at the University of British Columbia and is expected to remain in good standing. No salary is provided for this position, as it is based on fee for service billing.

Responsibilities include participation in the ophthalmology on-call rota and taking an active role in the teaching of medical students, residents, colleagues, and nurses, as determined by the Department Head. At a minimum, this will involve supervising medical students one half-day per month, the VGH Emergency Eye Clinic (resident teaching clinic) one half day every 2 weeks, and the Downtown Eastside Eye Clinic one half-day per month.

Resident surgical teaching is expected during allocated OR time, following the guidelines of the university department.  The successful candidate is expected to participate in departmental and hospital committees, attend departmental meetings, and to contribute to clinical research. 

Preference will be given to candidates with the potential to contribute significantly to the academic and administrative goals of the Department and University. An established record in comprehensive ophthalmology is not required, but the department will prioritize candidates with a vision for how they will enhance current departmental education for both residents and medical students.

Applicants for this position may have completed subspecialty fellowship training, that may expand their core general ophthalmology services, but the expectation is that they will practice as comprehensive ophthalmologists and should not anticipate access to additional resources usually restricted to subspecialty care.

The candidate should request three letters of reference demonstrating good character, records of service to the university and general community, competence in cataract surgery, and a demonstrated record of successful teaching endeavours with medical students and residents. References should send their letters directly and should indicate whether the applicant has seen the letter or not.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Desired
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills - Mandatory

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. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2025.

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.

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