Job Summary Job Title: Therapeutic Endoscopist Work Site: Vancouver General Hospital Status: Permanent Full-Time Start Date: August 1, 2026 Compensation Type: Fee-for-Service Come work as a Therapeutic Endoscopist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! The Division of Gastroenterology at Vancouver General Hospital seeks a locum gastroenterologist who is qualified in the area of therapeutic endoscopy. The candidate must have completed an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship beyond core gastroenterology training at a Canadian, American or European university centre. A minimum of two years of experience, either via a two-year fellowship or its equivalent in clinical experience beyond fellowship, at an academic centre, is mandatory. One to two years of advanced training in ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, luminal stenting, balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic mucosal resection is required. Academic proficiency as reflected by the acquisition of an advanced academic degree beyond a basic medical degree (e.g. MSc, PhD or MD by thesis) and a strong publication and teaching record are preferable. The candidate must also have Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology or have qualifications that provide for exemption from these requirements. In addition, the successful candidate must be eligible to be licensed to practice as a Gastroenterologist in the Province of British Columbia. The successful applicant will show demonstrated potential in teaching and will be expected to participate in the undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching activities of the Division and Department. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Desired Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Eligible Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, 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.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.