Job Title:

Clinical Academic Heart Failure/Echocardiography Cardiologist

Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital

Status:

Full-Time

Start Date:

July 1, 2025

Compensation Type:

Fee-for-Service

Overview:

The Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with advanced training in Echocardiography (level III) and advanced Heart Failure wishing to pursue a research‑focused career. This position is primarily based at Vancouver General Hospital in conjunction with a potential clinical role at St. Paul’s Hospital, both UBC‑affiliated teaching hospitals. The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an academically focused career based on a strong publication and research track record, demonstrating the ability to obtain peer‑reviewed grant funding within the early phase of their career.

Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient management of patients with heart failure.


• Perform all aspects of echocardiography including diagnostic TTE, TEE, stress echo and structural/interventional echocardiography.


• Allocate half time commitment to heart failure research and academic activities.


• Engage in teaching and training of trainees, fellows, and students.


• Support development and growth of the UBC Cardiology research and education programs.






• This role will also be a clinical faculty position within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia, with potential appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor or higher, depending on committee determination.

Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Mandatory


• Current Canadian College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full


• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) – Mandatory


• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory

Other Requirements:

• Certifications in Internal Medicine and Cardiology by RSPSC and eligibility for licensure in British Columbia.


• Minimum 1 year of accredited training in echocardiography (level III) and 1 year of dedicated training in heart failure.


• Excellent communication and teaching skills.


• Demonstrated awareness and knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles.


• Potential AFC certification in Echocardiography and advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation preferred.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan.


• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.


• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and creative wellness services for employees and their families.


• Award‑winning recognition programs.