159072 - Adult Cardiovascular Surgeon

Work Location
VGH 12th & Oak
Labour Agreement
Medical Staff
Position Type
Permanent
Job Status
Regular Full-Time
Job Category
Physicians

Come work as Adult Cardiovascular Surgeon with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority seeks applications for an adult cardiovascular surgeon to join the primary site of Vancouver General Hospital. The successful candidate must hold certification in both cardiac surgery and vascular surgery which is recognized by the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, and hold, or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia.

The position requires additional fellowship level training in advanced aortic surgery from an internationally recognized and high volume center. Subspecialty fellowship training should include primary and re-operative open surgery including root, ascending, arch, and valve sparing procedures, as well as endovascular surgery (including complex branch graft selection and delivery). Training and experience in the selection and implantation of cardiac implantable electrical devices for brady-therapy (pacemakers) is essential. Experience with selection, implantation, and management of short term mechanical circulatory support technology including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is also necessary.

The successful candidate will be a key member of the aortic surgery program at Vancouver General Hospital, and the thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) program, and will be expected to apply for an appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia, participating in research projects within and outside the Division.

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - Desired
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Surgical Skills - Mandatory
• Excellence in clinical care, a commitment to teaching and clinical research are pre-requisites, as are excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.

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.”

Applications including a letter of intent, curriculum vitae and names of three referees should be sent by February 15, 2026.

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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