Pediatric Neurologist (Movement Disorders) - BC Children's Hospital & UBC

Position: Pediatric Neurologist (Movement Disorders)

Division of Pediatric Neurology

Department of Pediatrics, BC Children's Hospital

The University of British Columbia (UBC)

Location: Vancouver, BC

Position: Regular Full-Time

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) provides comprehensive care for the province's most acutely ill or injured children and youth, offering developmental, rehabilitation, and specialized health services. BCCH is a leading acute care teaching facility and actively engages in research through the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute and partnerships with UBC.

BCCH is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which manages and evaluates health care services across BC, embodying core values such as Patients First, Best Value, Results Matter, Excellence Through Knowledge, and Openness to Possibilities.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada's third-largest university, renowned for its research excellence and ranking among the top 40 globally. Located in Vancouver, UBC significantly contributes to the provincial economy.

The Division of Neurology offers the only tertiary care for children with neurological disorders in BC. It features subspecialties in epilepsy, neurogenetics, neuro-oncology, neuromuscular disorders, brain mapping, and neonatal neurology. The division also provides a Pediatric Neurology Residency program accredited by the Royal College and fellowships in various subspecialties.

The division seeks a pediatric neurologist with fellowship training in Movement Disorders, preferably with experience in neuromodulation techniques like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). The role emphasizes clinical care, education, and research, including training residents, medical students, and other healthcare trainees.

The successful candidate will participate in the division's clinical and educational programs, hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics at UBC, and be certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons or equivalent. Eligibility for a specialist license in BC is required. Salary and rank will reflect experience and qualifications.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, teaching dossier, and references, and be sent to:

Dr. Michelle Demos, Head (interim), Division of Pediatric Neurology

BC Children's Hospital

Room K3-179, 4480 Oak Street

Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4

Email: mdemos@cw.bc.ca

Start date: As soon as possible. Applications accepted until a suitable candidate is found.

BCCH and UBC promote employment equity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. Indigenous applicants are especially encouraged, with support available through the Sanya'kula Team at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.