Ophthalmologist – Vitreoretinal Surgeon

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Health in Victoria, BC is seeking a Surgical Retina Ophthalmologist for a six‑month locum starting January 2027. The surgeon will work in a private practice setting with hospital privileges and a Retina OR at Royal Jubilee Hospital, with access to a modern equipment suite.

The role includes weekly OR time, on‑call rotation, and collaboration with subspecialists. Eligibility for BC licensure is required, with Fellowship in surgical retina strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Completed a surgical retina fellowship.
• Eligible for full medical licensure in BC.
• Experience with retina surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full‑time locum retina surgery services.
• Operate from Royal Jubilee Hospital retina OR.
• Participate in rotating call coverage.
• Collaborate with glaucoma, cornea and anterior segment subspecialists.

Skills

Retina surgery

Ophthalmology

Clinical assessment

Education

Surgical retina fellowship

Tools

Zeiss Artevo microscope

Intraoperative OCT

Alcon Unity system

Job description

Ophthalmologist – Vitreoretinal Surgeon (100-2831)

Reference Number

100-2831

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), Department of Surgical Services, Division of Ophthalmology, is seeking a Surgical Retina Ophthalmologist to provide a six month locum in Victoria, BC. Ideally, the locum would commence in January 2027; however, the start date is flexible.

The successful candidate will provide full time locum services in a private practice specializing in medical and surgical retina, operating from a solo office with hospital privileges. The physician will have access to a fully equipped retina operating room at Royal Jubilee Hospital, featuring a Zeiss Artevo microscope with a Resight system and intraoperative OCT capabilities, as well as the newest Alcon Unity system, one of the first in Canada. Scheduled operating room time averages approximately one day per week, with the possibility of urgent cases after hours.

The physician will also have access to a fully equipped hospital eye clinic, including a PASCAL laser, cryotherapy equipment, B scan ultrasound, and other essential ophthalmic equipment.

Call coverage is shared among four surgical retina ophthalmologists, including two colleagues in Victoria and one in Nanaimo. Call is scheduled on a rotating basis of one week in four, covering Vancouver Island, and includes retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening when required.

The Greater Victoria area is home to a collegial and supportive ophthalmology community. The successful candidate will be well supported by subspecialists in glaucoma, cornea and anterior segment, oculoplastics, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro ophthalmology, and uveitis.

Eligible applicants will:

• Have completed asurgical retina fellowship in a recognized program
• Be eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Community Information

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, on theunceded and traditional territories of the Lekwungen People, now known as the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Songhees Nations – Victoria is a forward-thinking, active community and the largest city on the Island. The municipality of Victoria is home to approximately 92,000 people with the Greater Victoria region counting over 397,000 residents. The capital city of British Columbia has a dynamic, thriving economy and a vibrant arts and culture scene, with an unparalleled natural environment enjoyed by residents and visitors. For children entering elementary and secondary school, education options are available through School District 61or other private alternatives.The region also hosts the University of Victoria, Royal Roads University and Camosun College for post secondary.Greater Victoria offers a mix of unique neighbourhoods, world-class attractions and urban amenities to make it one of the most livable cities on the west coast.

Job Types

Department

Surgery

Facility/Site

Royal Jubilee Hospital / Victoria General Hospital

City

Victoria

• Eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C in ophthalmology.