Physician – Pain & Symptom Management / Palliative Care

📍 Overview

• BC Cancer is offering 3 part-time physician roles across three regional centres.
• Locations: Vancouver, Surrey, and Abbotsford, BC.
• Each position ranges from 1 to 3 days/week (FTE flexible).
• Opportunities to combine roles with Fraser Health / Vancouver Coastal Health palliative care work.

📍 Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in ambulatory palliative care for cancer patients across the disease trajectory (including survivors).
• Ensure continuity of care by coordinating with oncologists, community physicians, and home-based palliative care.
• Engage in consultative services for BC Cancer teams and community care providers.
• Participate in education for healthcare providers and the public about palliative/supportive oncology care.
• Optional participation in research and teaching (protected research time may be provided).

📍 Qualifications

• Full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
• For CCFP applicants: Must hold a Certificate of Added Competency (CAC) in Palliative Care.
• For Royal College applicants: Subspecialty accreditation in Palliative Medicine or equivalent experience.

📍 Preferred Candidate Qualities

• Experience or strong interest in supportive oncology care.
• Commitment to Indigenous Cultural Safety, anti-racism, and reconciliation policies (e.g., TRC 2015, DRIPA 2019).

📍 Work Locations (Multiple Sites)

1. BC Cancer – Vancouver Centre
   600 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4E6
   📍 Latitude: 49.2625 | Longitude: -123.1170

2. BC Cancer – Surrey Centre
   13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC, V3V 1Z2
   📍 Latitude: 49.1820 | Longitude: -122.8451

3. BC Cancer – Abbotsford Centre
   32900 Marshall Rd, Abbotsford, BC, V2S 0C2
   📍 Latitude: 49.0469 | Longitude: -122.3075

📍 Compensation & Benefits

• Salaried positions under PHSA/BC Cancer models.
• Eligible for:
  • Comprehensive benefits (including extended health, leave, and mental wellness programs)
  • Pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan)
  • 13 paid statutory holidays + vacation entitlement
  • Access to:
    • PHSA’s 2,000+ professional development courses
    • San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training
    • WorkPerks discount program