General Surgery in Chilliwack

Fraser Health Authority (FHA) is seeking a general surgeon to join the collegial group at Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH). The applicant will be assuming the thriving general surgery practice of a retiring surgeon. It is expected that the applicant will be able to undertake a broad range of community general surgery, including elective and emergent endoscopy. Successful applicants can also participate in Chilliwack’s Virtual Breast Clinic if desired, providing single point of care to hundreds of women with surgical breast disease.

The successful applicant will participate in a 1:6 call schedule. On average there will be two ORs and two endoscopy days every three weeks. Additional endoscopy days can be picked up with the Provincial Colon Screening Program.

The group is affiliated with both the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Simon Fraser University (SFU), with an expectation of clinical preceptorship for medical trainees and participation in academic teaching days. Surgical residents may also periodically complete rotations at CGH, providing additional opportunities for teaching and mentorship. Additionally, as a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of Orthopaedics UBC.

Chilliwack General is a 176-bed hospital, with 24 surgical beds and an 8-bed ICU. It is a teaching site for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Medical School, as well as the new Simon Fraser University (SFU) Medical School, with 8 medical students and 16 Family Practice residents annually. The hospital is supported by full service General Practitioners, as well as a large complement of Internal Medicine physicians with a variety of subspecialist interests. Other surgical specialties include urology, Orthopaedics, ENT and obstetrics/gynecology. Diagnostic imaging is on site, with the exception of MRI which is available in Abbotsford which is the closest tertiary referral centre.

Chilliwack is one of the fastest growing cities in British Columbia, with a population of about 110,000. It is located 1.5 hours from Vancouver and is situated between the Fraser and the Vedder Rivers, in the natural beauty of the Fraser Valley. It is an ideal location for a community surgeon, whether it be to raise a family, own an acreage or pursue outdoor activities. The Fraser Valley boasts a seemingly unlimited number of recreational opportunities including camping, mountain biking, golfing, skiing and fishing. With its proximity to Vancouver, the mountains, oceans and lakes, and BC's Interior, this area is a great place to live.

Closing date: October 1, 2026. Anticipated start date: February 01, 2027 or be extended if required. Compensation: Fee for service | MOCAP.

Qualifications: CMPA | CPSBC eligible | FRCSC eligible.

About Fraser Health: Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care.