Primary Care Physician

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Vancouver UPCC Physician for a new Urgent and Primary Care Clinic. This opportunity is for Family or Emergency Physicians interested in working flexible shifts in a supportive and innovative environment focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

Benefits

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports, including counselling

Access to exclusive discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Recent experience in primary care and urgent/emergent care.
• COVID-19 vaccination as per Public Health Orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions.
• Work in a team-based care setting at the new UPCC clinic.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full

Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Eligible

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

Job description

Job Summary

Job Title:

Vancouver UPCC Physician

Work Site:

Vancouver – West Side

Status:

Permanent Part-time, Full-time

Start Date:

March 30, 2026

Compensation Type:

Clinical Service Contract

Come work as a Primary Care Physician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Primary Care Physician at a new Urgent and Primary Care Clinic (UPCC) opening in 2026. This role suits Family or Emergency Physicians interested in team-based care for patients with non-life-threatening conditions. The clinic runs 365 days/year and is equipped with X-ray, ECG, slit lamp, and point-of-care ultrasound. Experience with minor procedures is an asset. Flexibility for day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts is required.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
• Canadian College of Family Practitioners (CCFP) - Eligible
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

In addition:

• Recent experience in primary care and urgent/emergent care.
• Strong communication skills, empathy, attention to detail
• COVID-19 vaccination required as per current Public Health Orders
• Positive, respectful, and supportive team environment. Focus on professional development and continuous improvement

Closing Statement

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: [e-mail] 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 in 2024.