Head, Division of Nuclear Medicine - Providence Health Care - Vancouver

Head, Division of Nuclear Medicine

Providence Health Care

Radiology

St. Paul’s Hospital

Position Summary

The Division of Nuclear Medicine in the Department of Radiology at St Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver British Columbia, is seeking an outstanding candidate to serve as Division Head. The successful candidate will implement the move and expansion of current division into the new St Paul’s Hospital and medical campus (NSPH) in spring 2027 and advance the current work of the department including teaching and clinical service and expanding cardiac, oncological and theranostic clinical services. Our service currently has 1.5 FTE positions, and it is anticipated that the new division head will recruit 2-3 additional nuclear medicine physicians. The division currently provides services using 2 SPECT / CT cameras, and 1 SPECT camera and will expand in the NSPH to have 3 state of the art SPECT / CT cameras and new 1 PET / CT camera. The PET camera will serve primarily oncology patients and cardiac patients. Remuneration for clinical work is by fee for service / contract alternative payment.

The administrative role as division head includes responsibilities for strategic leadership, division management, resource oversight, quality and compliance, community engagement, and academic contributions. The time commitment for this role is currently one-half day per week. This position is for a 5‑year term with possibility of renewal.

Why PHC

St Paul’s Hospital is an acute care hospital in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia and is the largest of 18 healthcare facilities operated by Providence Health Care, a Roman Catholic faith‑based care provider. In spring 2027, NSPH will open at the Jim Pattison Medical Campus. St Paul’s Hospital is a provincial heart centre, is one of the teaching hospitals of the University of British Columbia (UBC) and is home to the Providence Health Care Research Institute and the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have FRCPC in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent and must be eligible for licensure in British Columbia. The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment to the Faculty of Medicine at UBC. FRCPC in Radiology or equivalent is not required but may be an asset.

• demonstrate strong leadership skills including the ability to effectively manage teams;
• have excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team;
• have the ability to deal with a host of interdisciplinary issues involving professional and resource allocation challenges;
• have exceptional problem‑solving skills and the ability to help others to use the same analytical thought processes; and
• have credibility among their peers and the ability to build strategic partnerships across Providence.

The successful candidate will also exemplify Providence’s values and contribute to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Providence is committed to our responsibilities on Truth and Reconciliation. We hold ourselves accountable for making our care, facilities and services a safer experience for Indigenous patients, residents, families, staff and Medical Staff. The physician leader will have an important role in ensuring that the Medical Staff are meeting our commitments and accountabilities through implementation of the Indigenous Wellness and Reconciliation Action Plan and the Indigenous Cultural Safety Policy.

How to Apply

Physicians from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Providence is deeply committed to building diversity within our community, and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification and inclusion of ideas, practices, and ways of knowing that can improve our care and services.

Please submit a cover letter and updated CV to :

Dr Michael Martin, Medical Imaging Department Head

c / o Amanda Hillis (Amanda.Hillis@PHC.ca) on or before November 7, 2025.

For additional information, please contact :

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