Physician

The University of British Columbia; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 221,000 - 278,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia is seeking a staff physician for its Student Health Services. This role includes delivering primary care and developing health promotion programs, involving collaboration with various health professionals to enhance the well-being of students. A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and eligibility for a license to practice in British Columbia.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience.
• Desire to work in a health promotion component is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care to students and participate in health promotion programs.
• Care for a wide range of primary care issues including mental, physical, and social health.
• Collaborate with health professionals and participate in health education.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Mental Health Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Family Medicine or Sports Medicine

Job description

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Physician

Job Title

Physician

Department

Physicians | Student Health Services | Student Health and Wellbeing | VP Students

Compensation Range

See details below.

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Posting End Date

June 29, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

The expected salary range for this position is $221,934.00 to $277,418.00/year, based on years of clinical experience.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Summary
Student Health Service offers students at the UBC (Vancouver) campus a wide range of health services provided by family physicians, nurses and specialists. The staff physician provides primary care to individuals and participates in health promotion programming for the campus community. SHS physicians must integrate their knowledge and skills of adolescent and early adult health care issues with University specific requirements, using both University and external resources.

Organizational Status
The position reports to the Director of Student Health Service. The staff physician works closely with other primary care and specialist physicians, nurses, and medical office assistants. Collaboration occurs with Health Promotion & Education specialists, and Counselling Services. There is frequent contact with the Centre for Accessibility, the Managers, Student Services, International Student Development, the Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Office, awards and financial aid officers, and other University staff and faculty. Vancouver General Hospital (UBC Hospital) employees and physicians work in close proximity and are often consulted or asked to take over care of a patient.

Work Performed
The SHS staff physician is responsible for care of patients for a full range of primary care issues including mental, physical and social health. She/he actively provides care through on-line booked appointments and same day appointments. Participation in health promotion programs to promote wellness includes development of web based information, and presentations related to Health & Wellbeing at various venues on campus, including educational content for faculty, staff and students.

Working Conditions:

The staff physician works in the Student Health Clinic(s) at the University of British Columbia. The clinic is open during the week, and some evenings and weekends. The staff physician participates in a call schedule when the clinic is closed. The integrated clinic(s) are shared with other physicians, health professionals and staff. The hazards are biomedical in nature. There may be occasional need to lift or support an ill patient.

Consequence of Error/Judgement
The staff physician at Student Health Service takes on all the responsibilities of a fully licensed physician. Decisions are made in consultation with the patient. Patient charts are periodically audited by staff peers.

Supervision Received
The family physician is supervised by the Director of Student Health Service. The supervision is limited to policy, hours and work assignments. Specifically, the staff physician is expected to work with colleagues and allied health professionals as required but is not subject to direct supervision of the care s/he provides to patients.

Supervision Given
None

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications for the staff physician position include a medical degree and eligibility for a license to practice in British Columbia. Postgraduate qualification in Family Medicine or Sports Medicine is preferred. An interest in mental health, sexual health, addiction medicine, or indigenous health would be an asset. CMPA or equivalent malpractice insurance is required. Experience in a Post-secondary education health clinic or a community health clinic with a health promotion component is desirable. A minimum of three years of clinical experience is essential. Familiarity with word processing/computers is an asset (Windows and Medical Software is preferred). The medical charts, billing system and appointment schedule are all electronic. Physicians type their clinical notes.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

About Us

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world.

Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together?

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at [e-mail] .