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

The Squamish General Hospital Emergency Department (SGH ED) is seeking dedicated physicians to join our temporary staff team. These positions include a mix of weekend, daytime, and night shifts, with opportunities for additional shifts. Compensation is provided through a group service contract. These positions may also be eligible for Rural Program funding, adjudicated on a case by case basis by the Ministry of Health.

Squamish General Hospital serves a population of approximately 29,640 and operates a 13 bed emergency department. The emergency physician also provides cross coverage for the acute medical inpatient unit and an adjoining long term care facility for urgent issues. The ED receives roughly 20,000 visits per year. The current schedule includes four single coverage physician shifts per day. Lab, CT Scanning, x ray, and ultrasound are available on site. Specialist consultation is available at Lions Gate Hospital, approximately a 45 minute EHS transfer from Squamish. Squamish General Hospital is a level 5 rural trauma centre, with no general surgery or internal medicine on site. Anesthesia backup is available 24 hours a day.

Applicants must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and hold a CCFP or FRCP. Candidates should possess experience in Emergency Medicine. Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV). Please include a minimum of 3 references from Emergency Departments where you have previously worked (eg. From a Department Head, Group Lead, Nursing Lead/ PCC, fellow emergency physician, etc.)  These will be reviewed by the Squamish Association of Doctors (SquAD) Hiring Committee and an interview for selected candidates will follow.

Job Requirements

• Hired candidates must be available to work 3 shifts/ month throughout the entire year (though we cannot always guarantee 3 shifts/ month). This monthly minimum will be re-evaluated on an annual basis.
• Hired candidates must be comfortable with a full complement of shifts (ie. They must be comfortable with single coverage shifts, overnight shifts, weekend shifts, etc.)
• There will be a probationary period of 6 months for new temporary staff.
• Renewal of the temporary staff position will take place every 6 to12 months. Retention will be based on performance and scheduling needs.
• Living locally is considered an asset.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) – Desired
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Mandatory
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine – Desired
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Desired
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) – Mandatory
• Adequate emergency medicine experience required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)- Strongly Recommended

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Hired candidates must be competent in critical care skills and procedures (including but not limited to): lumbar puncture, central lines, emergency airway management, chest tube insertion, procedural sedation, orthopedic procedures, comfortably running ACLS, ATLS, PALS

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

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Stephanie Barnes, Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click "Apply Now."

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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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.