The Department of Anesthesia of the Vancouver Island Health

Authority (Island Health) seeks additional energetic and dedicated Anesthesiologists to join our team of forty 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.  Previous medical leadership experience an asset

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 potential applicants work as a locum or include an elective rotation in Victoria during their training.

The Vancouver Island Health Authority provides comprehensive and progressive healthcare services 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 with Vancouver Island offering everything from water activities such as  kayaking, sailing and an hours drive to skiing and snowboarding to golf and world-class fishing.  With a temperate climate, rich heritage, and vibrant cultural scene, Victoria provides the very best of urban and rural living.