Cardiac Surgeon

Fraser Health Authority; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Surgeon to join a team of skilled professionals. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work at a major teaching hospital, performing a wide range of cardiac procedures, including complex valve surgeries. The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 10 years of independent operating experience and a passion for patient care. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role promises a supportive environment where your skills will make a significant impact on community health. The anticipated start date is after July 1, 2025, aligning with exciting developments in cardiac surgery infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of independent operating experience in cardiac surgery.
• Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex open and minimally invasive cardiac surgeries.
• Participate in teaching programs for medical residents.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery

Complex Valve Surgery

Minimally Invasive Surgery

Critical Care Medicine

Education

Certification in Cardiac Surgery

Licensure with CPSBC

Job description

Fraser Health Authority – Royal Columbian Hospital

British Columbia, Canada

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon within the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, which is home to six Métis Chartered Communities.

Our team of nearly 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

The Division of Cardiac Surgery is seeking a permanent full-time Cardiac Surgeon to join our group of six surgeons.

The ideal candidate will have 5 to 10 years of full-time independent operating experience. Additional training and experience in complex open and minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve surgery would be an asset.

The ideal start time for the position is after July 1, 2025.

The Royal Columbian Hospital is a full-service, adult non-transplant cardiac surgery center serving a population of almost 2 million. Our service performs over 950 open heart procedures annually, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair and replacement, complex aortic surgery, TEVAR, and Ross procedures.

We also perform tachy, brady, and biventricular cardiac electrical device implants.

We are equal partners in the TAVR, TEER, and TMVR programs.

Three of our members are part of the extracorporeal life support program and one member practices critical care medicine.

The Royal Columbian Hospital is a major teaching site for the University of British Columbia cardiac surgery residency and undergraduate medical education programs.

The $1.3 billion Royal Columbian Hospital redevelopment will see cardiac surgery infrastructure and operating capacity increase by at least 50% with a projected opening in February 2026.

Qualifications:

1. Certified in cardiac surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
2. Eligible for licensure with College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
3. Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

Remuneration:

Full Time / Part Time / Locum / Temporary: Permanent full-time

Facility: Royal Columbian Hospital

Royal Columbian Hospital is a provincial referral hospital (stroke / cardiac / trauma / neurosurgery) located in New Westminster, BC, with 439 acute beds and is a University of British Columbia affiliated teaching hospital.

To Apply:

Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest, CV, and three reference letters to Fraser Health Physician Recruitment team at [emailprotected].

If you have questions or are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Timothy Latham, Regional Head, Cardiac Surgery, Fraser Health Authority at [emailprotected].

Applications will be accepted until April 31, 2025.

Fraser Health values diversity in the workforce and strives to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring & Trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable, and culturally safe manner.