Job Summary:
Job Title:
Endocrinologist
Work Site:
Community Based Location in Richmond
Status:
Permanent Full-Time
Compensation Type:
Fee-for-Service
Come work as an Endocrinologist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
In alignment with the standards of practice and the vision and values of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), the endocrinologist accepting this position will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evidence‑based care for adults with diabetes across outpatient and inpatient settings.
This role supports the Richmond Community of Care and contributes to VCH’s commitment to patient‑ and family‑centred care, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Clinical Scope: The successful candidate will provide specialized endocrinology services through the Richmond Hospital Diabetes Education Centre, including participation in inpatient consultation and on‑call coverage, as required. The clinical practice will focus on complex diabetes management, including but not limited to: Gestational diabetes, Steroid‑induced diabetes mellitus, Type 1 diabetes, Complex Type 2 diabetes.
Care will be delivered in both ambulatory and acute care settings, supporting patients through education, treatment optimization, and coordinated transitions of care. The role includes access to medical daycare and specialized endocrine diagnostic testing, including but not limited to ACTH stimulation testing and growth hormone (GH) stimulation testing, in accordance with site capabilities and program requirements.
Team Collaboration: The endocrinologist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team that includes diabetes nurse educators, dietitians, pharmacists, nurses, primary care providers, obstetrics, internal medicine, and other specialty services to ensure integrated and coordinated care.
Endocrinology support will primarily be provided through outpatient consultation, with availability for telephone advice and management recommendations to inpatient teams as needed. Patients requiring specialist follow‑up will typically be seen in the outpatient setting. Urgent inpatient assessments may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, depending on clinical need and service capacity.
Richmond is located 10 kilometers from downtown Vancouver. With Vancouver International Airport and the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal nearby, there is convenient access to regional, provincial, and international travel, as well as a wide range of recreational and cultural opportunities. Join our dynamic team in Richmond and enjoy Canada’s West Coast lifestyle. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.How to Apply To formally apply for this position, please create a Health Match BC profile at https://www.healthmatchbc.org/Register.aspxOnce registered, your account will be assigned to a Health Match BC recruitment consultant. Please upload your current CV and include a message indicating the position you are applying for, along with any supplemental documentation (e.g., cover letter and references) to support your application.
Qualifications:
Education, Licensing, & Experience:
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Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) – Full
- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) - Mandatory
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Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) – Mandatory
Closing Statement:
Interested in applying? Feel free to reach out to Ben Murphy, Executive and Medical Staff Talent Acquisition Advisor:
[email protected] or click “Apply Now.”
Please note that a resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
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Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
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Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
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Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
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Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.
