Ophthalmologist, LGH

Job Summary Job Title:OphthalmologistWork Site:Lions Gate HospitalStatus:Permanent Part-TimeStart Date:April 1, 2026Compensation Type:Clinical Service ContractCome work as an Ophthalmologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Ophthalmologists – Lions Gate Hospital (Two Positions)The Division of Ophthalmology is seeking two General Ophthalmologists to be based at Lions Gate Hospital within the Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) region, Coastal Community of Care.The Division of Ophthalmology at Lions Gate Hospital is currently comprised of five surgeons. The proposed positions provide admitting and operating privileges at Lions Gate Hospital. Clinical responsibilities include participation in the ophthalmology on-call rota, preoperative and post-operative assessment of cataract patients, performance of cataract surgery, and the diagnosis and management of ophthalmic emergencies. The positions are for 0.5 FTE with a 1/7 call requirement.The operating room environment at Lions Gate Hospital is primarily configured for day surgery, with a focus on cataract surgery. While fellowship training, subspecialty interests, or additional clinical experience are considered assets, subspecialty surgical activity is not currently available at this site.Candidates must have completed an accredited Ophthalmology residency program and be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Fellowship training or equivalent clinical experience is an asset. Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement, and collaborative practice within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Lions Gate Hospital is a recognized Level 3 trauma centre and a key acute care provider serving a population of more than 270,000 residents across the North Shore and Sea-to-Sky region. The hospital is undergoing significant expansion with the development of a new Medical and Surgical Centre, further strengthening its role as a specialized regional facility with advanced services including neurosurgical care, and regional stroke and cardiac programs. New infrastructure includes the Paul Myers Tower, featuring 108 private inpatient rooms and eight new operating rooms. Lions Gate Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of British Columbia, and the Division of Ophthalmology is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. Qualifications Education, Licensing, & Experience:Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – RequiredAdvanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - DesiredCurrent College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - FullCanadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - MandatoryFellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - MandatoryFellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) - MandatorySurgical Skills- Mandatory Closing Statement Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Alice Morales, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: