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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Paul’s hospital is seeking applications for a Generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist position with clinical faculty appointment in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, at the University of British Columbia. The anticipated start date is November 1st, 2025, or a date to be mutually agreed upon.

St. Paul’s Hospital is one of the main academic centers in Vancouver and dedicated to clinical education at the undergraduate, post graduate, and advanced training levels. We will be moving to a new campus in Spring 2027. The New St. Paul’s is the largest hospital redevelopment project in BC’s history. This new 11-story building with 546 beds and 16 operating rooms, plus two dedicated operating rooms to maternity, will be a state-of-the-art hospital and one of the most digitally advanced in Canada. To learn more about the New St. Paul’s Hospital visit https://www.providencehealthcare.org/en/future-sites-projects/new-st-pauls-hospital

We are advancing our services in Complex OB and GYN surgery in preparation for the move to the New St. Paul’s Hospital. Therefore, we are seeking a candidate with a growth mindset and ability to participate in developing new programs and Physician Lead Quality Improvement (PLQI) projects. Having additional training or experience in pelvic ultrasound (OB or GYN), MIGS, pelvic pain/endometriosis, complex OB, colposcopy, or menopause is a strong asset.

The successful applicant will have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and be eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. The incumbent will report to the Site Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St. Paul’s Hospital.

This position is funded by fee for service through the medical services plan of British Columbia, with stipends paid for clinical teaching.

HOW TO APPLY:

We ask interested individuals to submit:
(1) a curriculum vitae;
(2) a cover letter describing their interest in the position and fit with the department;
(3) names of 4 referees.

Applications and supporting documents should be directed to:
Davi Teixeira, Executive Assistant to Head Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. Paul’s Hospital
Email: dsakaizawateixeira@providencehealth.bc.ca

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of British Columbia, is seeking applications for the positon of Division Head of the Division of Gynaecologic Specialties.

The Division of Gynaecologic Specialties was created in 2012 in recognition of the diversity of academic activities among faculty who do not fall into one of the traditional streams of the Royal College certified sub-specialties. This Division currently encompasses 5 sections with section leads, which include: Family Planning, Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) / Endometriosis / Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP), Pediatric Gynecology, Reproductive Infectious Diseases (RID), Urogynecology and Vulvar Health and Sexual Medicine.

The role of the Division Head, Division of Gynaecologic Specialties is to promote, support and facilitate divisional academic productivity, provincial cohesion which is expected to align with the Departmental Strategic Plan and to engage with faculty across the province.

The members of the Division are committed to excellence in clinical care, continuing professional development, knowledge translation and implementation, teaching and research in the focused sub-specialty areas of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The goal of these activities is to improve patient care and optimize the health care system.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with diplomacy, vision, intellectual curiosity, and skills in collaboration and conflict resolution. You have proven leadership ability, with proven communication and interpersonal skills. You are capable of leading staff, problem solving, achieving results, and developing collaborations. You have proven experience in building positive partnerships with strategic partners. A strong communicator and facilitator, you possess excellent mentoring abilities and have an enthusiasm for teaching and research.

Your expertise will strengthen the culture of innovation and best practice in the Division and Department, in an environment focused on quality and safety. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to the senior leadership of the Department.

You lead by example by providing support to your Division members and developing strong working relationships through interprofessional collaboration.

Applicants must be eligible to hold a clinical or academic appointment at UBC.

This role is expected to be 0.2FTE (one day per week) and compensated at $40,000 per annum. This position reports to the UBC Department Head, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review the full job description for further details.

Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, should be directed by email to:
Ms Lygia Siqueira
Email: lsiqueira@providencehealth.bc.ca

Closing date: Friday 7 February 2025. Review of applications will begin one week from the closing date and continue until the position is filled.

The expected start date of this position is March 2025 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

Regular Full-time
St. Paul’s Hospital
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
Vancouver, BC Canada

The UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is seeking an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the division of General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at St. Paul’s Hospital (GYN) and BC Women’s Hospital (OB and ambulatory GYN). This position will have full obstetrical and outpatient Gynaecologic privileges at BC Women’s Hospital and full gynecologic privileges for complex GYN surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital.   Active participation in the Obstetrics call rota for management of labor and delivery at BCWH, and the Gynecology call schedule at SPH are requirements.

We seek a candidate with an outstanding track record in clinical and surgical Obstetrics and Gynaecology who is committed to the educational and research mandates of these academic health authority campuses of the UBC Faculty of Medicine.  Having advanced training or practical experience in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, high risk obstetrics, pelvic ultrasound, colposcopy or menopause is a strong asset.

As the successful applicant for this position, you will have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and be eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. This individual will need to be able to qualify for a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The incumbent will directly report to the Site Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at BC Women’s Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital.

As a clinical faculty member within the UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, the successful candidate will be expected to participate in teaching, research and service obligations at the discretion of the Division Head of GYN Specialties and General Obstetrics. These include participation in teaching of the undergraduate medical students and post-graduate residents, facilitation of clinical research and participation in quality improvement reviews. In addition, personal dedication to the Royal College’s focus on lifelong learning through professional development is expected.

This position is funded by fee for service through the Medical Services Plan of British Columbia, with stipends paid for clinical teaching.

St. Paul’s Hospital- Providence Health Care (PHC) is a major academic center for complex gynecologic surgery and pelvic floor reconstruction. The successful applicant will have ample opportunities for self-growth, research, and leadership in gynecologic surgery.

We are moving to the New St. Paul’s Hospital in Spring 2027. The new campus is the largest hospital redevelopment project in BC’s history. This new 11-story building with 546 beds and 16 operating rooms will be a state-of-the-art hospital and one of the most digitally advanced in Canada. In preparation for this move and expansion of gynecology services, we are developing multidisciplinary programs with urology, colorectal surgery, and radiology departments to elevate gynecologic surgery through education, research, innovation, and advocacy. The successful applicant will join a team of dedicated gynecologists to shape the way we deliver surgical care to female pelvic organs.

To learn more about the New St. Paul’s Hospital visit: https://www.providencehealthcare.org/en/future-sites-projects/new-st-pauls-hospital

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns, and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births a year, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health center, BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of healthcare professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve.  It is also the home for the Women’s Health Research Institute, which is a province wide centre focusing on women’s health research and supportive of clinician investigators.

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC.  PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.  These include: • Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.

To discover more about BC Women’s and all we have to offer, please visit: www.bcwomens.ca

For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: https://jobs.phsa.ca

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third-largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy. The UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a province wide department focused on excellence in clinical care, teaching and research for the women of British Columbia.

The UBC, PHSA, and PHC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and we value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1^st, 2025, or upon a date to be mutually agreed upon.

Closing date:  March 1, 2025

Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest in the position and fit with the department, and names of four references, should be directed to:

Fariba Mohtashami, Head – St. Paul’s Department of OBGYN
Email:  fariba.mohtashami@ubc.ca

Davi Teixeira, Executive Assistant – St. Paul’s Department of OBGYN
Email: dsakaizawateixeira@providencehealth.bc.ca

Julie van Schalkwyk, Head – BC Women’s Hospital Department of OBGYN
Email:  jvanschalkwyk@cw.bc.ca

Kerrie Glover, Executive Assistant – BC Women’s Hospital Department of OBGYN
Email: kglover-02@cw.bc.ca

We are seeking applications for a Generalist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist position with clinical faculty appointment in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at St. Paul’s Hospital.  The anticipated start date is April 1, 2025 or a date to be mutually agreed upon.

We are seeking a candidate with a growth mindset and ability to participate in developing multidisciplinary programs in the fields of obstetrics or gynecology. Having advanced training or practical experience in MIGS, pelvic pain/endometriosis, complex OB, pelvic ultrasound, colposcopy, or menopause is a strong asset.  

We are expanding our programs in preparation for the move to the New St. Paul’s Hospital in Spring 2027. The new campus is the largest hospital redevelopment project in BC’s history. This new 11-story building with 546 beds and 16 operating rooms will be a state-of-the-art hospital and one of the most digitally advanced in Canada. To learn more about the New St. Paul’s Hospital visit: https://www.providencehealthcare.org/en/future-sites-projects/new-st-pauls-hospital

The successful applicant will have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and be eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. The incumbent will report to the Site Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at St. Paul’s Hospital.  

St. Paul’s Hospital is one of the major academic centers in Vancouver and this position requires a commitment to clinical education at the undergraduate and post graduate levels. In addition, there is an expectation of personal dedication to the Royal College’s focus on lifelong learning through professional development.  

This position is funded by fee for service through the medical services plan of British Columbia, with stipends paid for clinical teaching.

We ask interested individuals to submit:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a cover letter describing their interest in the position and fit with the department;
3. names of 4 referees.

Applications and supporting documents should be directed to: Davi Teixeira, Executive Assistant to Head Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. Paul’s Hospital

Closing date:  January 31, 2025

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for the Associate Director, Postgraduate Residency Program. The successful candidate(s) will hold a current faculty position within the Department.

Reporting to the Department Head through the Associate Head, Education with close collaboration with the Program Director, Residency, the successful candidate(s) will have a strong interest in education and have expertise in the competency by design model.

This exciting educational leadership opportunity as the Associate Director, Postgraduate Residency Program is a position that will work in collaboration with the Program Director, Postgraduate Residency Program. The Associate Program Director will work closely and shares responsibilities with the Program Director, at various hospital medical education offices, the PGME office, and the Lead Residents to ensure the department has a high quality and efficient accredited residency program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the development and operation of the program such that it meets the general standards of accreditation, and the specific standards of accreditation of programs in the specialty or subspecialty as set forth by the accrediting colleges; in the absence of the Program Director, the APD will Chair the residency program committee.
• Function as chair of the Research Advisory Committee, including revision of terms of reference, coordination of research curriculum, supervision of journal club outcomes. They will collaborate with the Associate-Co-Heads, Research.
• Collaborating with the Program Director to ensure ongoing implementation of Competency by Design.
• Support the management of the program through planning of the academic half day curriculum
• Work collaboratively with the Residency Program Director to develop expansion of the program.
• The Associate Program Director is expected as required to participate in meetings at the University of British Columbia in the appropriate committees including but not limited to Residency Program Committee and Competency Committee.
• This position is expected to be a time commitment of 0.2FTE (1 day per week) and compensated at $30,000 per annum.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please review the full job description for further details. If you have questions about this position please email the Associate Head, Education – Jag Ubhi, Associate Head, Education.

Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae outlining your leadership experience and teaching interests should be directed by email to:
Ms Lygia Siqueira
Email: lsiqueira@providencehealth.bc.ca

Closing date: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin one week from the closing date and continue until the position is filled.

The anticipated start date for this position is 6 January 2025 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

Physician, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Permanent, full time position.
FTE (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)

Start Date: As early as October 1, 2024 (start time negotiable, but ideally prior to Feb 1, 2025).
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
Vancouver, BC Canada

The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine/Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is seeking physicians with skills, expertise, and interest in pursuing a clinical position in Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) which fits the future vision of the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine as part of the University of British Columbia, and the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Center (BCW) in beautiful Vancouver, BC.

As the successful applicant for this position, you will have accredited subspecialty training in Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) and be eligible for: 

• Sub-specialty Maternal Fetal Medicine Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• Licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)

As a member of the medical team, you will be providing subspecialty clinical care in the area of high-risk pregnancy, applying current research evidence and best practice standards. You will also participate in the recognized outreach, inpatient and outpatient care activities. In your role with the University, you will pursue and excel in academic activities involving research, teaching and administration. You will be expected to integrate and collaborate fully with all members of the clinical team and exhibit outstanding professionalism in that regard. The MFM division, based at BC Women’s hospital operates in a collaborative, shared clinical practice which requires a high degree of teamwork and in alignment with the BCW values and mission statement. Clinical work includes pre-pregnancy, antepartum, labor and delivery and post-partum care of MFM specific patients. This may include work and collaboration at the tertiary referral centers for BC Women’s, which includes but are not limited to, Vancouver Acute Hospital, and St. Paul’s Hospital, for pregnant patients with complex surgical or maternal medical conditions.

The applicants will be evaluated based on the totality of their experience and skills however, the following (in no particular order/importance) will be given more weight to the application.

1. Additional training and/or experience in Maternal/Obstetrical Medicine as it pertains to high risk pregnancy.
2. Additional training, interest and/or experience in Research activities including but not limited to knowledge generation, knowledge translation and/or knowledge implementation.
3. Additional training, interest and/or experience in leadership/administration.

The arrangement will take the form of a salary/service contract. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with the published APP ranges and the Division’s internal compensation grid.

Contact

Apply for this opportunity today by sending your Curriculum Vitae, and two letters of reference (at least one must be submitted by application deadline to:

Kevin P.W. Wang
Advisor, Talent Acquisition, Physician Recruitment
kevin.wang@phsa.ca

A full job ad can be found on PHSA’s job page.

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at The University of British Columbia (UBC), in partnership with BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW), invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor (grant tenure). The successful candidate will hold the Professorship in Midlife and Mature Women’s Health supported by BCW, subject to university approvals. Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and BCW Site Head, the successful candidate will be an accomplished clinician-scientist with the capacity to carry out interdisciplinary population based, patient-oriented clinical research in mid-life women’s health and menopause at BCW.

The full advertisement and how to apply can be found here.

Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2024  and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2024, or upon a date to be mutually agreed upon.

The Locum Pool provides members at all sites equal access to a list of obstetrician gynaecologists looking for short-term contracts to cover existing practices.

Further information: Locum Pool Information Sheet

Application deadline: ongoing 

Physicians can apply to the Rural Specialists Locum Program to receive extra funds for providing services at rural sites.  This program is further described and enrolment described at:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/practitioner-professional-resources/physician-compensation/rural-practice-programs/rural-specialist-locum-program