Radiotherapy Physicist
Winnipeg, MB
CancerCare Manitoba, headquartered in Winnipeg with satellite locations throughout Manitoba, is a provincial agency providing clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders.
Our Vision? A world free of cancer.
If you want to actively play a part in achieving this vision through your expertise in medical physics, we invite you to apply as the Radiotherapy Physicist for our location in Winnipeg.
In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll have the opportunity to :
- gain a broad range of clinical experiences within the Department of Medical Physics to implement new clinical programs
- provide clinical and technical support for the radiation oncology program
- depending on your expertise, support, mentor, and supervise students in the University of Manitoba’s CAMPEP-accredited medical physics graduate or clinical residency program
- contribute to research and teaching
What’s Winnipeg got to offer? Known as the Heart of the Continent , Winnipeg boasts some of the lowest costs of living in the country, with affordable daycare and housing options.
This thriving city has numerous parks, trails, and year-round recreational activities and is located less than 1-2 hours from cottage and beach country.
There’s no shortage of places to shop and eat, and there’s always a fair, festival, sporting event (Go Jets!), or concert to attend.
Winnipeg is ranked among the top 7 intelligent communities in the world by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) and is home to the University of Manitoba and other top post-secondary institutions.
If the above has piqued your interest, these are some of the qualifications we’re looking for in the ideal candidate as well as some of the requirements for the role :
- MSc in Radiotherapy Physics; PhD an asset
- Minimum of 2 years clinical training experience in radiation oncology physics beyond post-graduate degree; additional clinical work experience beyond 2 years an asset
- MCCPM certification or eligibility to apply
- Experience with the following : linacs (with mounted kV imaging systems), CT-simulators, treatment planning systems, HDR brachytherapy and MRI
- We are actively growing our research program; a strong research track record and interest in pursuing research in a collaborative environment is an asset.
- Excellent problem solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities
- Excellent English language proficiency, both written and verbal
- Willingness to work evenings or weekends as required
If you meet these requirements and want to be an integral part of healthcare transformation in Manitoba while meeting the specialized needs of CancerCare clients, apply at the link below today.
Be sure to include a resume and cover letter letting us know why you would be the ideal candidate.
- Informal enquiries may be made to : Anita Berndt, Ph.D., MCCPM, Section Head, Radiation Oncology Physics, CancerCare Manitoba 204-787-2518;
- or Angel Unrau, Recruiter 204-599-4027;
As an equal opportunity employer, CancerCare Manitoba encourages applicants to indicate, voluntarily, on their résumé if they are a woman, an aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.
This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check.
The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.