The Department of Anesthesia of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) seeks additional enthusiastic and dedicated Anesthesiologists to join our growing team of 40 members.

Eligible applicants hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Anesthesiology and are eligible for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of B.C.  Successful candidates will have a strong history of success in all domains of the CanMeds roles outlined by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.

We are a growing academic department providing services integrated across two tertiary hospital sites in Victoria. Affiliated with the University of British Columbia, and the Island Medical Program, responsibilities will include both direct clinical care and teaching of medical students and residents.

We recommend prospective applicants to work as a locum or include an elective rotation in Victoria during their training.

Join us in providing comprehensive and progressive healthcare to over 750,000 residents of Vancouver Island.

Please include with your application a cover letter, CV and any other relevant documents for review.

Community Information

Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island.  Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about.  Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, as Vancouver Island offers everything from skiing and snowboarding to golf and world-class fishing.  Victoria’s temperate climate, rich heritage, and vibrant cultural scene provide the very best of urban and rural living.