Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist

Job Title

Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist

Work Site

Vancouver General Hospital

Status

Full-Time

Start Date

October 1, 2026

Compensation Type

Combination

Come work as a Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

The Division of Gastroenterology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) invites applications for a full-time academic position in Transplant Hepatology.

We are seeking a Gastroenterologist or Internal Medicine specialist with advanced training in liver transplantation and hepatology. The successful candidate must hold certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or be eligible for such certification. Completion of a recognized fellowship in Transplant Hepatology or significant clinical experience at a major academic liver transplant center is required.

As this is an academic appointment, the candidate must possess a postgraduate research degree (Master’s or PhD) or have a strong record of scholarly productivity in clinical or translational research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and academic engagement.

Our Hepatology group is actively developing expertise in priority areas, including endohepatology, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and autoimmune liver disease. While expertise in these domains would be considered an asset, applicants with other complementary strengths in hepatology are strongly encouraged to apply.

Clinical responsibilities will include participation in the inpatient liver transplant service (including on-call coverage of the transplant ward) and outpatient transplant clinics. Depending on the candidate’s background and interests, there may be opportunities to integrate a general gastroenterology practice, including access to endoscopy resources.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute actively to the teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows, and to engage in collaborative academic and clinical initiatives within the Division.

The University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health hire on the basis of merit and are committed to employment gender, racial, religious and LGBTQ equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Khuushali Raja, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor: medstaffcareers@vch.ca or click “Apply Now.”

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a letter describing clinical or research interests and plans, as well as a list of 3 referees who can provide supportive references.

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.

Education, Licensing, & Experience

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Mandatory
• Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) - Provisional
• Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) - Mandatory