Requisition number
DivisionHead
Date posted
07/06/2026
Division Head, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Department of Pediatrics & The University of British Columbia
BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Regular Full Time
The University of British Columbia (UBC) & BC Children's Hospital are seeking a Division Head to provide leadership to the clinical and academic services of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. The Emergency Department serves 45,000-50,000 children per year and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching of learners from multiple healthcare disciplines. The BCCH ED has more than 50 acute and fast-track beds including 2 state-of-the-art trauma/resuscitation rooms, specialized procedure rooms, and a dedicated mental wellness area.
The Emergency Department is staffed by subspecialists in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, including >30 members of the Children's Hospital Emergency Physicians Association (CHEPA), as well as a diverse group of per diem and part time non-member physicians. The majority of physicians are PEM subspeciality trained, with excellent support from EM and Pediatric specialists to do this important work. We pride ourselves in having an interdisciplinary approach to children in need of emergent care, and the physicians work closely with Divisional nurse practitioners, nurses, mental health nurses, respiratory therapists, child-life specialists, social workers, and administrative staff as well as hospital pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.
The Children's Hospital Emergency Physicians Associates (CHEPA) is a democratic association of Pediatric Emergency Physicians that provides clinical services to the Emergency Department of BCCH, is collectively responsible for staffing responsibilities, and is dedicated to excellence in clinical care, equity, research, quality, patient safety, and education. A fully equipped simulation center within the hospital and the UBC Centre for Health Educational Scholarship (CHES) present opportunities for growth and development of faculty interested in educational research, while the BCCHR supports opportunities for the clinician-scientists and investigators.
The Division Head works withina shared leadership structure with the ED Medical Director and the CHEPA Practice Director, supporting alignment between the academic Division, clinical operations, and the physician practice group. The role is accountable through BCCH/PHSA and the Department of Pediatrics, and includes leadership in Divisional strategy, physician resource planning, longitudinal and academic recruitment, credentialing and reappointment, professional development, quality and standards of care, education, and research. Furthermore, the Division Head provides representation of Pediatric Emergency Medicine within the hospital, university, and broader health system. Given the Division's shared academic, clinical, operational, and contractual context, the successful candidate will be expected to build clear, collaborative working relationships across BCCH/PHSA, UBC, CHEPA, nursing and interprofessional partners, while contributing to ongoing work to strengthen governance, role clarity, accountability, and sustainable physician leadership.
As the successful candidate for the Division Head position, you will have demonstrated a commitment to academic and clinical excellence in emergency medicine and have the demonstrated leadership and management skills to ensure high quality clinical service and academic productivity. You will encourage a multidisciplinary collaborative teamwork and support an equitable, diverse, and inclusive vision for pediatric emergency medicine, support growth and career development all while promoting patient safety in a family centered environment.
Applicants for this position must have passed or be eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Pediatrics or comparable qualifications and will have completed a recognized training program in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Applicants must be eligible for a specialist license, as determined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
UBC Clinical Faculty Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on July 15, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, CV, teaching dossier and the name, title and contact information for four references to:
Search committee chair:
Dawn Gano, MD, MAS, FRCPC Division Head, Pediatric Neurology, BC Children's Hospital Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of British Columbia Via email: [email protected] 
