Pediatric Plastic Surgeon - Department of Pediatric Surgery - BC Children's Hospital

PHSA$250K — $300K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Eligibility for specialty certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
  • Eligibility for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
  • Broad competencies in cleft palate/craniofacial and general pediatric plastic surgery.
  • Experience with hand surgery, burns, vascular anomalies, and trauma management.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Provide elective and emergency surgery for pediatric patients.
  • Cover on-call responsibilities for pediatric plastic surgery.
  • Participate in general pediatric plastic surgery ambulatory clinics.
  • Engage in multidisciplinary programs for cleft palate and complex upper limb issues.
  • Teach and supervise undergraduates and postgraduates, including fellows.

Benefits

  • Access to a major referral center for pediatric care in British Columbia and the Yukon.
  • Collaboration with a dedicated team of seven specialized surgeons.
  • Opportunities for academic appointments at the University of British Columbia.
  • Involvement in teaching and supervision of the next generation of surgeons.
  • Engagement in a practice that emphasizes clinical care, research, and education focused on diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Requisition number

PedPlastic

Date posted

11/07/2025

Pediatric Plastic Surgeon

Department of Pediatric Surgery

BC Children's Hospital

Regular Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4

British Columbia Children's Hospital and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are seeking a pediatric plastic and craniofacial surgeon to join a group of seven full or part time pediatric plastic surgeons in a practice dedicated to excellence in clinical care, teaching and research. BC Children's serves as the major referral centre for infants and children throughout British Columbia and the Yukon (a region with a population of 5.1 million).

Applicants should be eligible for specialty certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.

The successful applicant will fill a 1.0 FTE position and have a broad range of competencies to allow seamless integration into a combined cleft palate/craniofacial and general pediatric plastic surgery practice including hand, burns, vascular anomalies and trauma. Clinical responsibilities will include on-call coverage, elective and emergency surgery as well as participation in the Division's general pediatric plastic surgery ambulatory clinics and subspecialty, multidisciplinary (eg cleft palate, brachial plexus palsy/complex upper limb) programs. The Successful candidate will participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and post-graduate trainees, including a pediatric plastic surgery fellow.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through continuous development, modelling inclusive behaviours and proactively managing bias. The successful candidate will be appointed to the University of British Columbia Division of Plastic Surgery at a level commensurate with their experience.

How to Apply

Applications including a cover letter, CV, the names, ranks and contact information of three referees, including current Division or Department Head should be directed to:

Erik D. Skarsgard, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FAAP

Head, Department of Surgery

BC Children's Hospital

[email protected]

The anticipated start date for this position is March 1, 2026. Application will be accepted until December 30th, 2025.

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