Pediatric Clinical Immunologist, Division of Immunology - BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
About the role
Pediatric Clinical Immunologist
Division of Immunology
BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Locum Tenens Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
The University of British Columbia & BC Children’s Hospital are seeking a locum tenens part- time (0.50 FTE) pediatric clinical immunologist to provide clinical and academic services to the Division of Immunology for a 12 month-term. The Division of Immunology provides subspecialty clinical immunology care for children with immune system disorders from across British Columbia and the Yukon. Our team is committed to achieving the best outcomes for patients through a collaborative clinical approach and through excellence in teaching, advocacy and research. Research conducted in the program is world leading, discovering new immune system disorders and novel, patient‐specific treatments. Our immunology physicians have been recognized for our excellence in clinical care, education and research through national and international awards. The Division continuously strives to improve our clinical programs by implementing and updating guidelines and care pathways based on feedback and new knowledge in our field.
The Division engages with healthcare learners from multiple disciplines and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching. The Division is also committed to the education of future health care providers through a successful Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited fellowship training program.
The successful candidate for this clinical position will have demonstrated a commitment to academics, research, and clinical excellence in Immunology. With a broad scope of clinical experience, they will provide the highest quality clinical service, with a focus on continuous improvement, and academic and research excellence. Applicants with additional specialty areas of practice/scholarly work such as medical education, quality improvement, transplant immunology or other relevant domains are particularly welcome.
The candidate will have passed or be eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examinations in Pediatrics or comparable qualifications and will have completed a recognized training program in Immunology.
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible or as negotiated.
Contact
Qualified individuals should submit their CV; covering letter of interest; and the names, academic rank and contact information of 4 referees. Applications will be reviewed August 15, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
For information regarding the program, or to apply please contact:
Kyla J. Hildebrand MD, FRCPC MSc.CH (HPTE)
Clinical Associate Professor
Interim Head, Division of Immunology
Clinical Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Faculty of Medicine | Department of Pediatrics
The University of British Columbia | BC Children's Hospital
E-mail: Kyla.Hildebrand@cw.bc.ca
Pronouns: She/Her
BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. 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 value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services.
BCCH 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
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 BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is a partnership of UBC and PHSA whose programs include BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. The BCCHR is dedicated to high quality research spanning a wide range of concerns relevant to children’s and family health.
PHSA and BCCH are committed to anti-racism and 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 excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula 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 exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the 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.
About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer • BC Centre for Disease Control • BC Children's Hospital • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children • BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services • BC Renal • BC Transplant • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre • Cardiac Services BC • Perinatal Services BC • BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. • 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). • Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is 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 value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Pediatric Clinical Immunologist, Division of Immunology - BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
About the role
Pediatric Clinical Immunologist
Division of Immunology
BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Locum Tenens Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
The University of British Columbia & BC Children’s Hospital are seeking a locum tenens part- time (0.50 FTE) pediatric clinical immunologist to provide clinical and academic services to the Division of Immunology for a 12 month-term. The Division of Immunology provides subspecialty clinical immunology care for children with immune system disorders from across British Columbia and the Yukon. Our team is committed to achieving the best outcomes for patients through a collaborative clinical approach and through excellence in teaching, advocacy and research. Research conducted in the program is world leading, discovering new immune system disorders and novel, patient‐specific treatments. Our immunology physicians have been recognized for our excellence in clinical care, education and research through national and international awards. The Division continuously strives to improve our clinical programs by implementing and updating guidelines and care pathways based on feedback and new knowledge in our field.
The Division engages with healthcare learners from multiple disciplines and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching. The Division is also committed to the education of future health care providers through a successful Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited fellowship training program.
The successful candidate for this clinical position will have demonstrated a commitment to academics, research, and clinical excellence in Immunology. With a broad scope of clinical experience, they will provide the highest quality clinical service, with a focus on continuous improvement, and academic and research excellence. Applicants with additional specialty areas of practice/scholarly work such as medical education, quality improvement, transplant immunology or other relevant domains are particularly welcome.
The candidate will have passed or be eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examinations in Pediatrics or comparable qualifications and will have completed a recognized training program in Immunology.
Anticipated start date: As soon as possible or as negotiated.
Contact
Qualified individuals should submit their CV; covering letter of interest; and the names, academic rank and contact information of 4 referees. Applications will be reviewed August 15, 2025, and will continue until a suitable candidate has been found.
For information regarding the program, or to apply please contact:
Kyla J. Hildebrand MD, FRCPC MSc.CH (HPTE)
Clinical Associate Professor
Interim Head, Division of Immunology
Clinical Investigator, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Faculty of Medicine | Department of Pediatrics
The University of British Columbia | BC Children's Hospital
E-mail: Kyla.Hildebrand@cw.bc.ca
Pronouns: She/Her
BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. 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 value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
What we do
BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services.
BCCH 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
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 BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is a partnership of UBC and PHSA whose programs include BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. The BCCHR is dedicated to high quality research spanning a wide range of concerns relevant to children’s and family health.
PHSA and BCCH are committed to anti-racism and 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 excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula 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 exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the 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.
About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer • BC Centre for Disease Control • BC Children's Hospital • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children • BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services • BC Renal • BC Transplant • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre • Cardiac Services BC • Perinatal Services BC • BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. • 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). • Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is 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 value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.