Requisition number
PedEm
Date posted
03/11/2026
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Clinical Informatics Lead Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine BC Children's Hospital & University of British Columbia (UBC) Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) Location: Vancouver, BC
Status: Regular Part-Time/Full-time (up to 0.1 FTE plus clinical PEM)
Position Summary The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at BC Children's Hospital is seeking a
PEM Informatics Lead to support divisional clinical informatics priorities within the BC Children's Emergency Department.
The Informatics Lead provides clinical leadership in the development, optimization, and oversight of digital tools and data workflows that support pediatric emergency care. Working in collaboration with divisional leadership and hospital informatics partners, the role focuses on ensuring electronic health record (EHR) content, data use, and clinical workflows are aligned with pediatric emergency practice, quality improvement, education, and research needs.
Beyond the Pediatric Emergency Physician position, the Clinical Informatics role is funded at up to 0.1 FTE, with scope aligned to divisional priorities and available resources. This role will be held in conjunction with an active Pediatric Emergency Medicine clinical appointment within the Division
Key Responsibilities - Provide clinical leadership for divisional informatics initiatives within Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
- Support the development, review, and maintenance of EHR content relevant to pediatric emergency care, including order sets, quick orders, and clinical documentation tools.
- Collaborate with quality and safety, education, and research teams to support data-informed improvement initiatives.
- Act as a clinical liaison between the Division and hospital or enterprise informatics teams on matters related to pediatric emergency workflows and priorities, including tasking and oversight of relevant EHR clinical content reviews.
- Support onboarding and education related to PEM-specific digital tools and workflows, within existing hospital processes.
- Participate in relevant working groups or committees as appropriate to the role and available resources.
Qualifications - Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia
- Certification or eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine (RCPSC or equivalent)
- Eligibility for active clinical appointment within the Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at BC Children's Hospital
- Demonstrated interest or experience in clinical informatics, digital health, quality improvement, or health systems innovation
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Academic Appointment An academic appointment with the University of British Columbia will be supported at a rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualified candidates should send their cover letter noting the specific vacancy, CV and the name, title and contact information for three referees to:
Melissa Skaugset, MD, FRCPC (she/her)
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine
Division Head, Pediatric Emergency Medicine
University of British Columbia / BC Children's Hospital
C/O Christina Tou, Administrative Assistant, email:
[email protected] 
