Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Cellular Therapy
BC Children’s Hospital & The University of British Columbia (UBC)
Regular Full Time
Vancouver, BC
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Cellular Therapy has an outstanding opportunity for a Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist to join our well-established team at BCCH.
The Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT provides care by a team of experts knowledgeable in the specialized medical evaluation and treatment of children with cancer and blood disorders in the Province of British Columbia and Yukon. This team also provides consultative and directive care for patients requiring hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for both malignant and non-malignant conditions. There is an extraordinary sense of cohesion, collegiality, and professionalism of the entire team. The program is an active member of the Children’s Oncology Group and has a highly productive research program and an exceptionally strong fellowship training program. It is affiliated with the University of British Columbia, offering rich opportunities for clinical innovation, research collaboration, and academic advancement.
The BCCH Pediatric Neuro-Oncology program provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children with central nervous system tumors. The program works closely with pediatric neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, neuropsychology, rehabilitation medicine, and palliative care. Members of the program are highly engaged in translational research and clinical trials.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide clinical care in pediatric neuro-oncology, including inpatient and outpatient services.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and provincial care coordination.
- Develop and sustain an academic focus in one or more of the following areas:
- Disease-specific clinical research (e.g., high-grade glioma, low-grade glioma, medulloblastoma, ependymoma, ATRT, survivorship, or precision oncology)
- Clinical trials development and implementation
- Translational or outcomes-based research
- Quality improvement and health systems innovation
- Medical education and curriculum development
- Contribute to teaching and mentorship of trainees (medical students, residents, fellows).
- Participate in divisional, departmental, and provincial initiatives.
The candidate will have passed or be eligible for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada examinations in Pediatrics, or comparable qualifications, and will have completed a recognized training program in Pediatric Hematology and/or Oncology. Alternate qualifications include equivalent training in pediatric neurology.
The successful candidate will be appointed at the appropriate Clinical Faculty rank at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine. Academic rank and clinical salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
The anticipated start date is summer 2026.
Applications will be accepted before April 30, 2026. Interested individuals should submit their most current CV, cover letter and names of three references as soon as possible to:
Sarah Alexander, MD
Head, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT
BC Children’s Hospital
e-mail: salexander@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.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
PHSA, BCCH, BCCHR and UBC are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse gender identities or expressions, and members of other equity-seeking groups.
The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the 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, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
What we do
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.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/careers-program
The BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is a partnership of UBC and PHSA whose programs include BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and the BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre. The BCCHR is dedicated to high quality research spanning a wide range of concerns relevant to children’s and family health.
BCCH is a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) 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. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.
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.
PHSA, BCCH, BCCHR and UBC are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula 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 exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the 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.
