Pediatric Respirologist (SLEEP)

Temporary Full Time, 1 year term (August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2027 - start date is flexible)

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 0830-1630 (1680 hours per year / 32.31 hours per week)

Salary Range: $286,138 - $400,594 per annum

Division of Pediatric Respiratory Medicine,

Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia

B.C.’s Children’s Hospital

4480 Oak Street

Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 0B3

The Department of Pediatrics invites applications for a temporary full-time Pediatric Respirologist to join our division of respiratory medicine. The full scope of the position is open to negotiation and, to some extent, will depend on the participant’s past training and areas of expertise. However, at least one-half will be devoted to the care of children requiring the services of our sleep and home trach/ventilation programs, as well as children with medical complexity. The sleep lab has recently undergone an upgrade and expansion with state-of-the-art equipment. Importance will be placed on candidates with a proven research and teaching track record plus the strong interpersonal skills needed to work as part of a busy team.

You possess excellent clinical skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with families in the care of children. You are able to demonstrate commitment to best practice and advancing knowledge in your field of practice. Additionally, you demonstrate excellence in and commitment to teaching across the spectrum of learners. Strong inter-personal skills in working in complex environments and commitment to a clinical academic sub-specialty will ensure your success in this role.

Clinical Expectations

A focus on sleep medicine and respiratory consultation, other services as per negotiations with division head. Also expected to do on call service (6-8 weeks per year) and bronchoscopy services as needed.

Expectations for scholarly contributions: participate in divisional educational and teaching activities with trainees, as well as participate in other areas of education and research that fall within the mission of the division of respiratory medicine.

The successful candidate will have an MD (or equivalent) and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent certification in pediatric respiratory medicine as well as be eligible for a specialist license, as determined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Additional certification and fellowship training in sleep medicine and training in the respiratory care of children with medical complexity is an asset.

Qualified Candidates Should Submit Their Most Current CV, Covering Letter And The Name, Rank And Contact Information Of 4 Referees To

Dr. Sharon Dell,

Head, Respiratory Medicine, BC Children’s Hospital

Professor, University of British Columbia

by email: ***email_hidden***

For more information please contact Kevin Wang, Advisor, Talent Acquisition at View phone number on ca.workus.org or email View email address on ca.workus.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.

BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first

• Best value
• Results matter
• Excellence through knowledge
• Open to possibilities.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

The Division of Respiratory Medicine is the only centre providing pediatric respiratory services for the Province of British Columbia’s roughly 1 million children. Sub-specialty clinics include: general respiratory medicine, cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, sleep medicine, home ventilation, children’s interstitial lung disease and primary ciliary dyskinesia/non-CF bronchiectasis. Diagnostic services include: the provinces only pediatric pulmonary function lab, polysomnography lab and flexible bronchoscopy services. In addition, the division provides the usual ward care, patient consultation and on-call services associated with any referral pediatric hospital. All current staff members also place great emphasis on meeting the division’s academic mandate: the provision of high-quality teaching for trainees at all levels, plus productive clinical research output are essential requirements for any applicant.

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