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General Surgery
- New Westminster, BC, Canada
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The Division of General Surgery at Royal Columbian Hospital and the Fraser Heath are seeking an academically motivated and collaborative colorectal surgeon dedicated to shaping a nationally recognized center of excellence.
Qualifications
1-Should possess exceptional technical expertise in complex colorectal procedures, including rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, minimally invasive surgery, and benign anorectal disease.
2- Fellowship training in colorectal surgery is desirable.
3- Must hold CMPA and FRCSC credentials
Beyond providing outstanding clinical care, we seek a visionary leader with a growth mindset who will drive regional program expansion through research, quality improvement, and innovative models of care. Ultimately, the ideal candidate must be a passionate educator and mentor who champions a collegial, supportive environment for medical trainees while advancing the future of colorectal surgery. There are currently ten general surgeons in the group, including subspecialty hepatobiliary surgical oncology, colorectal, breast, and trauma/acute care surgeons.
Academic opportunities: As a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of General Surgery, UBC.
About Royal Columbian Hospital: RCH Hospital is a regional referral hospital and a level 1 trauma center serving over 1.9 million people. Located in New Westminster, 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, RCH has 675 inpatient beds and new operating suites opening in Fall 2026.
To apply: Please submit a letter of interest, a copy of your CV and three letters of reference or contact referee names Please note references required must be professionals with whom you have worked with in the last three years. New graduates must provide a letter of reference from their residency program director or fellowship supervisor.
Closing date: October 15, 2026.
Anticipated start date: November 1, 2026.
Compensation: FFS | MOCAP
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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Compensation Type Fee-for-Service
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The Division of General Surgery at Royal Columbian Hospital and the Fraser Heath are seeking an academically motivated and collaborative colorectal surgeon dedicated to shaping a nationally recognized center of excellence.
Qualifications
1-Should possess exceptional technical expertise in complex colorectal procedures, including rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, minimally invasive surgery, and benign anorectal disease.
2- Fellowship training in colorectal surgery is desirable.
3- Must hold CMPA and FRCSC credentials
Beyond providing outstanding clinical care, we seek a visionary leader with a growth mindset who will drive regional program expansion through research, quality improvement, and innovative models of care. Ultimately, the ideal candidate must be a passionate educator and mentor who champions a collegial, supportive environment for medical trainees while advancing the future of colorectal surgery. There are currently ten general surgeons in the group, including subspecialty hepatobiliary surgical oncology, colorectal, breast, and trauma/acute care surgeons.
Academic opportunities: As a member of the Fraser Health medical staff, you will participate in the University of British Columbia (UBC) medical education program and are expected to apply for a clinical faculty appointment in the Division of General Surgery, UBC.
About Royal Columbian Hospital: RCH Hospital is a regional referral hospital and a level 1 trauma center serving over 1.9 million people. Located in New Westminster, 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver, RCH has 675 inpatient beds and new operating suites opening in Fall 2026.
To apply: Please submit a letter of interest, a copy of your CV and three letters of reference or contact referee names Please note references required must be professionals with whom you have worked with in the last three years. New graduates must provide a letter of reference from their residency program director or fellowship supervisor.
Closing date: October 15, 2026.
Anticipated start date: November 1, 2026.
Compensation: FFS | MOCAP
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.
We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.
Together, we are the heart of health care.
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Compensation Type Fee-for-Service
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Responsibilities
Provide expert clinical care in complex colorectal surgery and contribute to the development and expansion of the regional colorectal program. Advance research, quality improvement, and innovative care models while educating and mentoring medical trainees.
Requirements
Candidates must have exceptional technical expertise in complex colorectal procedures and hold CMPA and FRCSC credentials; fellowship training in colorectal surgery is desirable. The role also calls for collaborative leadership, a commitment to research and quality improvement, and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring.
Skills
- Complex Colorectal Surgery
- Rectal Cancer Surgery
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Diverticulitis Treatment
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Clinical Care
- Research
- Quality Improvement
- Program Development
- Medical Education
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Collaboration
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- Healthcare
- Education
- Management & Leadership
- Science & Research
Keywords
- General Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Rectal Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Benign Anorectal Disease
- Colorectal Surgery Fellowship
- CMPA
- FRCSC
- Clinical Care
- Research
- Quality Improvement
- Regional Program Expansion
- Innovative Models of Care
- Medical Education
- Clinical Faculty Appointment
- Mentorship
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Fee-for-Service
- MOCAP