Job Title:

Staff Urologist

Work Site:

DHCC, 2775 Laurel Street

Status:

Permanent Part-Time

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Fee-for-Service

Come work as a Staff Urologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is seeking a dedicated and collegial Urologist with subspecialty expertise in urologic oncology (kidney cancer focus) to join the University of British Columbia Department of Urologic Sciences at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), one of Canada’s leading academic hospitals. VGH combines adult community urology practice with the activities of a tertiary/quaternary referral centre. VGH is home to world-class clinical programs, advanced robotics, surgical innovation, basic science/translational research, and multidisciplinary teams.

As a Staff Urologist at VGH, you will:

• Provide specialized urologic care with a focus on testicular and kidney cancers, including complex oncologic and retroperitoneal surgery.


• Work within a high-volume tertiary referral practice and multidisciplinary cancer teams.


• Engage in teaching and mentoring through UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.


• Lead and develop an independent, externally competitive clinical and translational research program in testicular and kidney cancer, aligned with the associated UBC academic appointment.


• Participate in quality improvement and academic activities.

This position is intended for a clinician–scientist committed to building a sustained, high-impact research program alongside a busy academic surgical practice.

Remuneration is fee‑for‑service in accordance with provincial billing structures.

Additional Requirements

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers in publicly funded facilities must report immunization history or immunity status for specified communicable diseases as part of onboarding.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory


• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - Mandatory

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in British Columbia.


• Completion of a fellowship in urologic oncology with demonstrated expertise in kidney and testicular cancers is required.


• Advanced research training (minimum ~2 years) in kidney cancer—such as genomics, metabolomics, or precision oncology—is required.


• Proven track record,
  
  
  
  or robust evidence of potential, for peer-reviewed funding, publication, and translational research impact.


• Candidates trained internationally will be considered, subject to licensure requirements;


• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, team-based academic environment.

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.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers in 2024.

In compliance with the Equality Act and EEO/Housing Regulations, VCH encourages applications from equity‑deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation. VCH supports 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.