CLINICAL BIOCHEMICAL GENETICIST - BC Children’s Hospital

CLINICAL BIOCHEMICAL GENETICIST

BC Children’s Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia

Regular, Full-Time (1.00 FTE)

Start date: ASAP

The Division of Biochemical Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, affiliated with UBC seeks a clinical biochemical geneticist with fellowship / subspecialty training or equivalent in clinical biochemical genetics and inborn metabolic disorders (IMD) to join the experienced and dedicated Biochemical Genetics clinical team at BC Children’s Hospital.  

The Division of Biochemical Genetics at BC Children’s Hospital is the pediatric reference center for inborn metabolic disorders (IMD) in British Columbia and Yukon. The division is actively involved in direct patient care, teaching, clinical and laboratory research related to inborn metabolic disorders.

The successful applicant will join a clinical team of four biochemical geneticists, three dieticians, two nurses, one social worker and trainees (fellows and residents). The clinical service has close collaboration with the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory and Newborn screening program at BC Children’s Hospital.

The successful candidate will be involved in all activities of the division and support the pursuit of excellence in clinical care, research and teaching. 

The duties of this clinical position include pediatric acute and long-term care of IMD patients and teaching of medical students, residents and fellows. The program is an official CCMG training center and offers a CCMG fellowship training in biochemical genetics. Participation in the on-call schedule of the division is a requirement.

Candidates must have completed a residency program in pediatrics, or medical genetics, as well as a fellowship / subspecialty or equivalent training in clinical biochemical genetics. The candidate must have documented experience in clinical management of patients with IMD, in the interpretation of biochemical genetics laboratory testing and next generation sequencing technologies.  The candidate is expected to participate in clinical and educational programs of the Division of Biochemical Genetics and development of treatment protocols, as part of quality assurance activities. 

The successful candidate must be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license via the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and will be appointed as a Clinical Faculty member at UBC. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Applications including a letter of intent, CV, the names, ranks and contact information of four referees (including one from your current employer), will be accepted until the position is filled and should be directed to:

Dr. Ramona Salvarinova, MD, MHSc, FRCPC, FCCMG

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Interim Division Head, Biochemical Genetics

K3-203 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC

Canada, V6H 3V4

Email: rsalvarinova@cw.bc.ca

BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

What we do

BC Children's Hospital (BCCH) is the only tertiary pediatric institution in British Columbia. BCCH cares for the province's most acutely ill or injured children and youth and pediatric patients with chronic medical disorders. BCCH provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC. BCCH offers a wide range of health services and specialized health programs and is a leading acute care teaching facility. The pediatric residency program and 17 pediatric subspecialty training programs are accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. BC Children’s Hospital is an accrediting CCMG fellowship clinical & laboratory training center.

The BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute in partnership with UBC conduct research to advance health and care through the BC. 

BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. You will be part of a network of more than 2,700 specialized physicians who impact patient care daily, within the largest network of tertiary services in B.C. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose

The University Of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion to the provincial economy.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.