Come work as an Echocardiographer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
The Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) Division of Cardiology invites applications from outstanding cardiologists with advanced fellowship training in Echocardiography for a Clinician-Scientist position based at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). VGH is Canada's third-largest hospital and the largest healthcare facility in British Columbia. As a Level 1 quaternary referral centre for the Province of British Columbia, VGH provides highly specialized cardiovascular care and serves as a major centre for cardiovascular education, research, and innovation.
The VGH-UBC Echocardiography Laboratory is one of Canada's largest and most academically productive echocardiography programs, performing over 30,000 echocardiographic studies annually and serving as a provincial referral centre for advanced cardiovascular imaging, structural heart disease, and interventional echocardiography. The program is internationally recognized for excellence in cardiovascular imaging, education, and research. The laboratory leads in national multicentre studies and provincial precision health initiatives, including large-scale cardiovascular imaging, genomics, artificial intelligence, and population health programs. The successful candidate will have access to a rich collaborative research environment and will be encouraged to contribute to and lead innovative research initiatives that advance precision health and cardiovascular imaging in British Columbia and across Canada.
We are seeking to recruit a Clinician-Scientist and Level III Echocardiographer with expertise in advanced echocardiography, structural heart disease imaging, and interventional echocardiography. The successful candidate must have completed a minimum of one year of dedicated advanced fellowship training in structural heart and interventional echocardiographic imaging, as well as at least one additional year of advanced research training. Applicants should demonstrate excellence as a clinical scientist through a strong record of peer-reviewed publications, scholarly productivity, and a commitment to advancing innovation in cardiovascular imaging.
The successful applicant will be expected to contribute substantially to undergraduate, postgraduate, and fellowship education and to develop an independent, externally funded research program. The candidate will be expected to pursue competitive peer-reviewed grant funding, participate in multicentre collaborative research initiatives, mentor trainees and junior faculty, and assume leadership roles that support the continued growth and academic excellence of the VGH-UBC Echocardiography Laboratory and Cardiovascular Imaging Program. The successful applicant will be expected to establish and sustain an externally funded research program and to compete successfully for provincial, national, and international peer-reviewed grant funding.
Applicants must possess Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Internal Medicine and Cardiology, or equivalent qualifications, and be eligible for licensure in the Province of British Columbia. Candidates must have completed, or be actively enrolled in, a Master's or PhD program or possess equivalent advanced academic training demonstrating a commitment to a career as an independent clinician-scientist. Applicants should have a demonstrated record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, and evidence of success in obtaining research funding or strong potential to secure competitive peer-reviewed funding as an independent investigator. Candidates should possess outstanding communication skills, demonstrate excellence in teaching and research, and exhibit exceptional professionalism, collegiality, and leadership potential.
This role will also include a clinical faculty appointment within the Division of Cardiology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). As part of the Division's academic mission, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute substantially to the growth and development of UBC's cardiovascular education and research programs. The Division of Cardiology will support an appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or higher; however, academic rank will be determined by the Academic Appointments, Reappointments, Promotions and Tenure Committee (AARPT) of the UBC Department of Medicine.
The VGH Division of Cardiology hires based on merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Qualifications
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
- Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Full
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory
Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.
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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.
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.
