Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

**Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - BC Women's and St. Paul's Hospital**

Regular Full-time

St. Paul’s Hospital
BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre

Vancouver, BC Canada

**The UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology** is seeking an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in the division of General Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at St. Paul’s Hospital (GYN) and BC Women’s Hospital (OB and ambulatory GYN). This position will have full obstetrical and outpatient Gynaecologic privileges at BC Women’s Hospital and full gynecologic privileges for complex GYN surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital. Active participation in the Obstetrics call rota for management of labor and delivery at BCWH, and the Gynecology call schedule at SPH are requirements.

As the successful applicant for this position, you will have certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) and be eligible for licensure to practice from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. This individual will need to be able to qualify for a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The incumbent will directly report to the Site Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at BC Women’s Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital.

This position is funded by fee for service through the Medical Services Plan of British Columbia, with stipends paid for clinical teaching.

**St. Paul’s Hospital
- Providence Health Care (PHC)** is a major academic center for complex gynecologic surgery and pelvic floor reconstruction. The successful applicant will have ample opportunities for self-growth, research, and leadership in gynecologic surgery.

We are moving to the New St. Paul’s Hospital in Spring 2027. The new campus is the largest hospital redevelopment project in BC’s history. This new 11-story building with 546 beds and 16 operating rooms will be a state-of-the-art hospital and one of the most digitally advanced in Canada. In preparation for this move and expansion of gynecology services, we are developing multidisciplinary programs with urology, colorectal surgery, and radiology departments to elevate gynecologic surgery through education, research, innovation, and advocacy. The successful applicant will join a team of dedicated gynecologists to shape the way we deliver surgical care to female pelvic organs.

To learn more about the New St. Paul’s Hospital visit:
**BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW)** is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns, and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births a year, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system. As an academic health center, BCW’s mandate includes providing strong leadership in research and the education and professional development of healthcare professionals in areas related to the health of the populations we serve. It is also the home for the Women’s Health Research Institute, which is a province wide centre focusing on women’s health research and supportive of clinician investigators.

**BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW)** is a program of the **Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)** which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. _These include: - Respect people - Be compassionate - Dare to innovate - Cultivate partnerships - Serve with purpose._
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**The University of British Columbia (UBC)** is Canada’s third-largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy. The UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a province wide department focused on excellence in clinical care, teaching and research for the women of British Columbia.

The UBC, PHSA, and PHC are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and we value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1st, 2025, or upon a date to be mutually agreed upon.

**Closing date**: March 1, 2025

Applications, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest in the position and fit with the department, and names of fo