Come work as a Medicine + Emergency Locum Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

We are inviting physicians to join our Bella Coola team — one of the most rewarding, community-oriented practice settings within Vancouver Coastal Health Coastal Community of Care.

Enjoy a true full-scope practice (inpatient, emergency, and primary care) within a supportive, collegial team and a 1:3 or 1:4 –call rotation.

Scheduling: Minimum 1-week locum (Monday–Sunday) with arrival the day prior. Our streamlined scheduling model ensures balanced workload, flexibility, and strong on-site support.

Compensation (the rates below reflect the weekly rate):

• 55 hour week (clinical care hours); $15,531 (APP $12,636 + FPE 25.62% $3,168)
• All ED shifts receive additional on-call compensation through MOCAP and REEF.
• After Hours Premiums (AHP) available for clinical care provided on-site after hours (enhanced by the Rural Retention Program Fee-Premium-Equivalent 25.62%).

ED On-Call Information:

• Emergency Room is open 24/7
• On-call rotation: 1-in-3 to 1-in-4
• Certifications required: ACLS, ATLS, PALS (The CARE course accepted if others are expired)
• Call shifts typically range from 12–24 hours
• 24-hour shifts are from 8:00 AM to 8:00 AM

Clinic Schedule:

• Monday to Friday only – Closed on weekends and stats
• Daily physician rounds: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
• Clinic hours: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Travel expenses covered, include:

• Round-trip flights (Home to YVR to Bella Coola)
• Meal per diems on travel days
• Housing provided at no cost

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Licensing:

               o Full or provisional license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)

• Mandatory Requirements:

               o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

               o Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

               o Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)

               o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) OR Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

               o Emergency medicine experience

• Professional Affiliation:

   o Certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) is desired

If you are new to the site, one of the local physicians will provide you with an orientation to ensure you feel prepared, set up, and aware of all supports available to you.

If you are interested in learning more about upcoming dates or would like to join the locum rotation, please contact: bellacoolamedicalaffairs@vch.ca

Thank you for considering supporting this incredible rural community. Your work makes a meaningful difference — not just for patients, but for the entire Bella Coola Valley.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales 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.

• 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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.