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

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a dedicated and collegial Urologist with subspecialty expertise in urologic oncology (kidney cancer focus) to join the University of British Columbia Department of Urologic Sciences at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals. VGH combines adult community urology practice with the activities of a tertiary/quaternary referral centre. VGH is home to world-class clinical programs, advanced robotics, surgical innovation, basic science/translational research, and multidisciplinary teams.

Job Summary
As a Staff Urologist at VGH, you will:
• Provide specialized urologic care with a focus on testicular and kidney cancers, including complex oncologic and retroperitoneal surgery.
• Work within a high-volume tertiary referral practice and multidisciplinary cancer teams.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring through UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.
• Lead and develop an independent, externally competitive clinical and translational research program in testicular and kidney cancer, aligned with the associated UBC academic appointment.
• Participate in quality improvement and academic activities.

This position is intended for a clinician–scientist committed to building a sustained, high-impact research program alongside a busy academic surgical practice.

Remuneration is fee‑for‑service in accordance with provincial billing structures.

Additional Requirements
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly funded facilities must report immunization history or immunity status for specified communicable diseases as part of onboarding.

Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities:
• Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in British Columbia.
• Completion of a fellowship in urologic oncology with demonstrated expertise in kidney and testicular cancers is required.
• Advanced research training (minimum ~2 years) in kidney cancer—such as genomics, metabolomics, or precision oncology—is required.
• Proven track record, or strong evidence of potential, for peer-reviewed funding, publication, and translational research impact.
• Candidates trained internationally will be considered, subject to licensure requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-based academic environment.

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.

Qualifications:
Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) (Mandatory)