Come work as an Ethicist with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Ethicist to join the Ethics team.
You will be supporting ethics education, conducting ethics consultations and engaging in policy reviews. You will be primarily working in the central Vancouver area but may be required to take on cases in other areas. Apply today to join our team!
As an Ethicist with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
Act as an expert resource, responsible for contributing to building the ethics capacity and to meeting the ethics needs of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).Be a member of the VCH Ethics Services Team, foster and maintain broad internal and external contacts for the purposes of developing, implementing and nurturing an organizational response for ethics issues and initiatives. Ethical issues are addressed through analysis, consultation and presentation of current interdisciplinary ethical dialogue in light of the Mission, Vision and Values of Vancouver Coastal Health.Provide clinical and organizational ethics consultations to staff, medical staff, and patients/clients/residents and their support persons; support and teach ethics education to build organizational capacity for sound ethical decision making, and contribute to the development of relevant ethics related VCH policy and Decision Support Tools (guidelines).Collaborate with Ethics Services team and contribute to our projects and initiatives.Collaborate with Operation and Corporate Directors/Leaders/Managers/Medical Directors and Medical staff and all staff throughout VCH. participants. QualificationsEducation & Experience
PhD in Health Care Ethics, Philosophy, or Applied Ethics, with relevant experience and/or Fellowship in Ethics or;Master Degree in Ethics or Bioethics with relevant experience and/or Fellowship in Ethics, or; Other Degrees/Professional Designation with relevant experience and/pr Fellowship in EthicsFor all qualifications categories above, it is preferable to have a minimum of two (2) years’ recent related experience in a clinical setting including previous teaching, writing and/or research in the area of clinical ethics.Valid BC Driver’s license, as local area travel requires the use of a vehicle.Knowledge & Abilities
Demonstrates ethics knowledge, expertise and deliveryDemonstrates high quality and differentiated understanding of principle-based, contextual and other contemporary ethics approachPossesses expert analytic and information sharing abilitiesFormulates recommendations based on systematic analyses of ethical dilemmas and considering the interdependence of organizational systems and stakeholdersPossesses awareness of and sensitivity to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural safetyDemonstrates initiative and leadership skills in the management of ethical issues, policy input and/or development, review and implementation of a diverse environmentPossesses effective presentation and teaching skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and deliver education programs and materials including on-line and webinar resourcesResponds to the needs of health care, public, and community stakeholders. Fosters collaboration and effective working relationships that promote cooperative goals and contribute to an atmosphere of trust and mutual respectDefines a vision and facilitate, guide, and mentor individuals and groups towards the vision, while maintaining group cohesiveness, motivation, commitment and effectivenessIdentifies and implements improvements in work systems and manages resources to ensure that the highest possible level of quality service is achieved within existing financial parametersCommunication
Possesses advanced communication skills.Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing such that messages are understood; understands the essence and subtleties of the communication and the intended audience.Demonstrates excellent English writing skills.Conflict Resolution
Possesses advanced problem-solving, conflict resolution and mediation skills.Applies superior conflict management skills and expertise to persuade and negotiate effectively to lead and implement change and/or resolve issues/disputes.Personal
Demonstrates ability to work successfully in a team setting and to work independentlyAccepts new initiatives and champions the implementation process amongst team membersContinuously identifies and implements improvements in work systems and manages resources to ensure that the highest possible level of quality service is achieved within existing financial parameters.Demonstrated ability to manage, prioritize and accomplish objectivesDemonstrates ability to plan and organize workload activityDemonstrates ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management and presentation software applicationsPossesses physical ability to perform the duties of the positionThis Role Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of accountabilities, qualifications and competencies required.
Closing Statement
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.