Job Summary
Job Title:

Heart Failure and General Cardiologist

Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital

Status:

Permanent Full-Time

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Fee-for-Service

Come work as a Heart Failure and General Cardiologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with a minimum of 1-year dedicated fellowship training in Heart failure. This position is based at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), which is a University of British Columbia (UBC)-affiliated teaching hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an academically focused career with a commitment to Education.

Vancouver General Hospital is a Level 1 quaternary referral center for the province and is actively involved in the care of patients with a wide spectrum of cardiovascular disease with catchment from throughout British Columbia. The General Cardiology and Heart Failure Programs at Vancouver General Hospital are growing and require another recruit to support its activities and further expansion. Responsibilities include supporting the Heart Function and General Cardiology Programs with care provision and consultation at Vancouver General Hospital. The position at VGH will involve ambulatory heart function and general cardiology clinic as well as inpatient cardiology consultation and ward service.

Applicants must possess RCPSC designation in Internal Medicine and Cardiology or their equivalents, at least 1 year of Heart Failure training and must be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills,



demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching and research and possess exceptional work ethics and collegiality.

This role will also be clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As part of the UBC Division of Cardiology’s academic focus, the successful candidate is expected to substantially support the development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and education programs. The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, however clinical faculty appointments at UBC are assigned at a rank determined by the Academic Appointments, Reappointments, Promotions and Tenure (AARPT) Committee of the UBC Department of Medicine.

The VGH Division of Cardiology hires based on merit and is also strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We especially welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Canadian and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full

Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Desired

Benefits

Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and creative 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

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📌 Heart Failure and General Cardiologist, VGH (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia