Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - BC Women's and St. Paul's Hospital - Vancouver, BC

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - BC Women's and St. Paul's Hospital

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

The Provincial Health Services Authority ( PHSA ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA and BC Women's Hospital is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.