Academic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Job Summary

Job Title:

Academic Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

Work Site:

Vancouver Acute and Providence Health Care

Status:

Full-Time

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Compensation Type:

Fee-for-Service

Come work as an Academic Facial Plastic 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 Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, with a Clinical Faculty appointment in the UBC Department of Surgery.

The individual we seek will provide tertiary and quaternary level Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgical care to patients from all regions of British Columbia and the Yukon; demonstrated comfort with managing complex clinical and surgical facial plastic and reconstructive surgery presentations is therefore an asset. The candidate must have successfully completed at least a one-year fellowship approved through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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 Providence Health Care facilities (Mount St. Joseph’s and St. Paul’s Hospitals), and Vancouver General Hospital as well as being available for tertiary/quaternary referral services for the province with a combined frequency of approximately one week in fourteen. Payment is a fee-for-service model through the Medical Services Plan of B.C.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Show evidence of exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills;


• Further advance the clinical and academic productivity, and strategic goals of the 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 other trainees.


• Have a commitment and demonstrated interest in an area of research that would augment the Division such as demonstrated expertise in a specific area of the subspecialty, basic science and/or regenerative medicine, translational medicine, artificial intelligence, education, public health, or quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education, Licensing, & Experience:

• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory


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


• Surgical Skills - Mandatory

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 license in the Province of British Columbia. The successful applicant shall be appointed to the Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia as a Clinical Faculty member at a level commensurate with their experience.

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.

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.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada\'s Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

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