The Saanich Peninsula Hospital (SPH) is excited to offer exceptional opportunities for two community-based General Surgeons (2 x 1.0 FTEs). The successful candidates will develop a broadly based general surgery practice and work together to provide daytime coverage at Saanich Peninsula Hospital.

Each 1.0 FTE position includes five OR slates per month, along with one endoscopy slate per week with potential for an additional screening endoscopy slate per week. You’ll have the opportunity to join existing office space in the community, and SPH will provide an additional 1-2 days of clinic time within the outpatient hospital setting.

The successful candidates will integrate into the Victoria Division of General Surgery and join 16 General Surgeons with subspecialties in surgical oncology, HPB, pediatric general surgery, colorectal, breast, bariatric, trauma, and ACS. Additional OR time will be made available at Victoria General Hospital (VGH) and/or Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) and the successful candidates will have regular access to additional endoscopy time at VGH and RJH as well.

General surgery call at VGH and RJH is provided by separate ACS services at each site. The successful candidates will participate equitably in the ACS call schedules at VGH and RJH. The ACS services are supported by General Surgery residents, PGY1 interns, medical students, and ward based Associate Physicians. VGH has a separately staffed Trauma Service.

VGH and RJH are 375 and 500 bed tertiary hospitals and provide consultative services to a population of almost one million people throughout Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands central coastal BC. All surgical subspecialties are represented.

SPH is a 65-bed acute care community hospital with an 18-bed emergency department (ED) that cares for 35,000 patients/year, both pediatric and adult. SPH is the primary referral hospital for the Southern Gulf Islands such that the total population served is approximately 87,000.  The ER is currently closed overnight. Palliative Care and Anesthesiology are available within the hospital during daytime hours, with numerous other Specialists in the community. Tertiary care support and consultants are 30 minutes away by road at Victoria General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital. Medical Imaging, including a CT scanner, operates 07:30 - 24:00 daily plus on call overnight. Emergency Physicians are on site 24 hours.

The successful candidates will hold FRCPC in Surgery and be eligible for full licensure with CPSBC.

This position offers the perfect balance of professional fulfillment and personal well-being, with flexibility in scheduling and an unmatched lifestyle on the stunning Vancouver Island. Experience the natural beauty, vibrant community, and the excellent work-life balance you’ve been looking for.

Start Date

March 1, 2025

Community Information 

Nestled north of Victoria, the Saanich Peninsula is a vibrant region within the traditional territories of the Tsartlip, Pauquachin, Tsawout, and Tseycum First Nations. This picturesque area encompasses the municipalities of Central and North Saanich, along with the City of Sidney. As of 2019, the Saanich Peninsula Local Health Area had a population of 70,356, offering a unique blend of rural, urban, and farming communities.

The Saanich Peninsula is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a wealth of recreational activities including biking, hiking, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, kiteboarding, and fishing. Its stunning coastline features sandy beaches, while the world-renowned Butchart Gardens adds to the region's natural beauty. Conveniently located, the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal provides easy access to Vancouver, and the Victoria International Airport is just a short drive away. Downtown Victoria is only 20 minutes away, making this an ideal location for those seeking a balanced lifestyle in a breathtaking setting.