Job Description

Pediatric Clinical Immunologist
Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
Regular Part-Time (0.30 FTE)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada


BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.


BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.


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.


The Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology sees children with complex allergic and immunologic conditions. The Division consists of healthcare learners from multiple disciplines and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching. The Division has a Royal College accredited pediatric allergy & immunology subspecialty residency (Fellowship) program, and is engaged in pediatric resident and medical student education. Division members conduct and lead a variety of local, national, and international research studies.


The BCCH and UBC Department of Pediatrics has a part-time pediatric clinical immunologist vacancy in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology.


This is a clinical faculty position with the successful applicant expected to provide leadership in clinical care, be active in the education programs of the Division including the fellowship program, and to support and contribute to research and quality improvement. The candidate will be expected to see children with complex conditions via consultation in both outpatient and inpatient settings.


The successful candidate will have subspecialty expertise in Pediatric Immunology and must be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license to practice in British Columbia.


Anticipated start date: September 2022 or as negotiated.


Qualified individuals should submit their most current CV; covering letter of interest; and the names, academic rank and contact information of 4 referees to:


Dr. Catherine Biggs
Medical Lead, Immunology Program
BC Children’s Hospital and The University of British Columbia
Email: cbiggs@bcchr.ca


Position will remain open until filled.


As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.


PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. 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.
Pediatric Clinical Immunologist
Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
BC Children’s Hospital & University of British Columbia
Regular Part-Time (0.30 FTE)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada


BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) cares for the province’s most acutely ill or injured children and youth, provides developmental and rehabilitation services to children and youth throughout BC, and offers a broad range of health services. BCCH also operates a wide number of specialized health programs, is a leading acute care teaching facility, and conducts research to advance health and care through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and in partnership with the University of British Columbia.


BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.


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.


The Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology sees children with complex allergic and immunologic conditions. The Division consists of healthcare learners from multiple disciplines and provides an outstanding environment for clinical research and teaching. The Division has a Royal College accredited pediatric allergy & immunology subspecialty residency (Fellowship) program, and is engaged in pediatric resident and medical student education. Division members conduct and lead a variety of local, national, and international research studies.


The BCCH and UBC Department of Pediatrics has a part-time pediatric clinical immunologist vacancy in the Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology.


This is a clinical faculty position with the successful applicant expected to provide leadership in clinical care, be active in the education programs of the Division including the fellowship program, and to support and contribute to research and quality improvement. The candidate will be expected to see children with complex conditions via consultation in both outpatient and inpatient settings.


The successful candidate will have subspecialty expertise in Pediatric Immunology and must be eligible to obtain a specialist’s license to practice in British Columbia.


Anticipated start date: September 2022 or as negotiated.


Qualified individuals should submit their most current CV; covering letter of interest; and the names, academic rank and contact information of 4 referees to:


Dr. Catherine Biggs
Medical Lead, Immunology Program
BC Children’s Hospital and The University of British Columbia
Email: cbiggs@bcchr.ca


Position will remain open until filled.


As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.


PHSA and BCCH are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. 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.