Radiation Oncology

RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Permanent Full-time 1 Vacancy

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer. The Cancer Agency operates two treatment centres : the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.

Practice Location : Allan Blair Cancer Centre or Saskatoon Cancer Centre.

Population Base : The population of Saskatchewan is 1.2 million. The Allan Blair Cancer Centre and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre provide comprehensive cancer care to those living in Saskatchewan.

Job Duties : The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is seeking an individual for a permanent 1.0 FTE Radiation Oncologist as a full time Clinical Radiation Oncologist. The qualified candidate will be working as part of care teams, including nurses, pharmacists, radiation therapists, clinical associates, dietary, speech-language, social work, volunteers and other oncology and affiliated physician colleagues. Each department operates Varian equipment and planning software, including truebeam linear accelerators with MLC, OBI and cone beam imaging. CT simulator with a Siemens Somatom Confidence unit. There is an active HDR gynecologic brachytherapy program, HDR prostate brachytherapy program, and established SRS brain and SBRT lung programs with expansion to other sites. The oncologists are members of clinical trial groups including Alliance, NCIC, CTG and NRG, and are involved in teaching medical students and residents.

Job Requirements : Education :

• Degree in Medicine with subspecialty training in radiation oncology.
• Preferred candidates will have obtained or be in the final stages of obtaining Fellowship standing in Radiation Oncology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have equivalent education, training and experience.
• Experience :
• Applicant with experience in interstitial gyne and prostate brachytherapy will be preferred.

Credentials :

Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan. Must be eligible for membership and privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Other :

Eligible for Canadian Medical Protective Associate (CMPA) or equivalent Criminal record check Written and verbal fluency in English Salary Details : A competitive compensation package is offered and will be commensurate with experience. Salary range for this position is $387,661to $500,281, plus benefits.

Benefits : The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency oncologists are eligible for a clinical appointment in the Division of Oncology, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Additional incentives to be determined.