Job Summary:

Job Title:

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Work Site:

Lions Gate Hospital

Status:

Permanent Full-Time

Start Date:

February 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Clinical Service Contract

Come work as a Obstetrician/Gynecologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Come work as a Obstetrician/Gynecologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) is actively recruiting a full-time Obstetrician/Gynecologist. This position offers a negotiable start date, though a prompt start is preferred. To maintain essential patient coverage, this role includes a 1-in-8 on-call commitment. We seek a highly competent professional who excels in general obstetrics and gynecology within a high-volume acute-care environment. Our busy unit performs approximately 1,600 deliveries per year, providing a dynamic and rewarding environment.

The ideal candidate must have prior experience working in an acute-care setting, expertise in caring for a diverse patient population, and must demonstrate exceptional professional standards and strong clinical skills. The Ob/Gyn Department is proudly affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), where members hold Clinical Faculty appointments and actively engage in medical student and resident education.

Lions Gate Hospital is a recognized trauma centre and a key acute care provider serving a population exceeding 270,000 residents across the North Shore, Sea-to-Sky Country, and beyond. Our comprehensive facilities, including the state-of-the-art Paul Myers Tower with 108 private patient rooms and eight new operating rooms, ensure LGH remains at the forefront of healthcare delivery in the Vancouver Coastal Health region.

Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, & Experience**:**

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Desired
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory
• Obstetric Experience – Mandatory
• Surgical Skills - Mandatory

Closing Statement:

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.

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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