At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide emergency medical care in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Vancouver Coastal Health, a leader in innovative medical care.
- Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits, career growth opportunities, and wellness supports.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with a focus on community connection.
- Why this job: Experience the beauty of small-town BC while making a real impact in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have current CPSBC license and emergency experience.
Come work as an Emergency Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Live your dream in vibrant small town BC! Come practice Emergency Medicine at an exemplary hospital in an amazingly varied town of ~22,000 people. Powell River, British Columbia is a beautiful oceanside community with sunsets and whale watching at your front doorstep. Whether you’re a mountain biker, sailor, part-time artist or musician, the qathet regional district is the answer. Looking for a great place to raise a family? We have a diverse selection of quality schools, a recreation complex with 2 ice rinks, a swimming pool and a live performance theatre.
This position is for an Emergency Physician accommodating a variety of shifts. Come join a dedicated cohort in a well-supported emergency department with Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, Obs Gyne, Psychiatry, and Ophthalmology and embrace the many rewards of a small-town lifestyle. We operate as four shifts per day, one of which is double-coverage during the busiest daytime hours. Exact shifts/hours may vary based on department need.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to delivering exceptional care and building a great place to work. At VCH, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff and medical staff – both current and prospective – have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we are seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.
Qualifications
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
- Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Mandatory
- Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) – Emergency Medicine - Desired
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL) - Desired
- Emergency Experience - Mandatory
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?
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- 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
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. Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.
Locum Emergency Physician in Powell River employer: Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver Coastal Health is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and teamwork, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities while contributing to meaningful healthcare initiatives in the vibrant city of Vancouver. Join us to make a real impact in the community while enjoying a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication.
