Academic Head and Neck Surgical Oncology

Job Title:

Academic Head and Neck Surgical Oncology & Reconstructive Surgeon

Work Site:

Vancouver General Hospital

Status:

Full-Time

Start Date:

July 1, 2025

Compensation Type:

Fee-for-Service

Come work as Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgeon with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)

The University of British Columbia and the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery in Vancouver invite applications for an academic Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgeon, with a Clinical Faculty appointment in the UBC Department of Surgery. 

The individual we seek will provide tertiary and quaternary level Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstructive Surgical care (0.6 FTE), with a commitment to, track record of and expertise in Head and Neck Oncology Research (0.4 FTE).  Clinically, the applicant must demonstrate comfort with managing complex clinical and surgical head and neck oncology patients including mucosal, salivary gland and endocrine surgery as well as expertise in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and microvascular reconstruction.

The Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of British Columbia is involved in undergraduate and post-graduate programs and the applicant is expected to play an integral role in both didactic and clinical/surgical teaching, and further the research mandate of the Division. 

On-call services will cover the Vancouver General Hospital and Providence Health Care facilities (Mount St. Joseph's and St. Paul's Hospitals) as well as being available for tertiary/quaternary referral services for the province. Payment is a fee-for-service model through the Medical Services Plan of B.C. The first two years of the 0.4 FTE academic component will have guaranteed funding after which the candidate is expected to source funding for the academic component of the FTE. 

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC)- Mandatory
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Applicants must have certification in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent) and be licensed or eligible for a license to practice in the Province of British Columbia.
• Surgical Skills
• Expertise in management of complex Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Reconstruction with at least a one-year accredited fellowship through either a Canadian or an American Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Fellowship program.
• Expertise with TORS, Microvascular Reconstruction or Facial Reanimation 
• At least a Masters' level degree in a discipline related to Head and Neck Research such as machine learning/artificial intelligence, translational medicine or clinical epidemiology

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Show evidence of exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Further advance the clinical and academic productivity, and strategic goals of the UBC Division of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery;
• Further the mandate of the Division for exceptional educational experiences for trainees, including UBC medical students, OHNS residents and fellows and other

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: or click "Apply Now."

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WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative 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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support 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. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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