Medical Physicist - Medical Physics

 Req ID: 188591
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital 
Department: CANC Medical Physics EZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 31-Dec-24

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About the Opportunity

The Nova Scotia Health Authority is recruiting a Medical Physicist for the Cancer Care Program at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. As a member of the Department of Medical Physics, you will join fourteen oncology and two imaging physicists within the Department of Medical Physics. At the Sydney facility, you will join two medical physicists, four radiation oncologists, three dosimetrists, eleven radiation therapists and two electronics engineering technologists.

The Medical Physicist serves a vital role in the Provincial Cancer Care Program, supporting all aspects of clinical medical physics service at the facility, in accordance with provincial standards. The Medical Physicist reports directly to the Chief of Medical Physics and ensures that radiation therapy is delivered in an accurate, effective, and safe manner using contemporary methods and following national and international standards and guidelines. The Medical Physicist administers a Quality Assurance (QA) program addressing all steps of the radiation therapy process as directed by the Medical Physics Technical Quality Control committee. You will contribute to and provide oversight of radiation therapy treatment planning, in compliance with relevant standards established by the Provincial Cancer Care Program. The Medical Physicist coordinates training sessions to medical physicists, radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists on clinical techniques. 

The successful candidate will be expected to advance the Department’s academic mandate of research and post-graduate training activities. Academically, you will apply for faculty appointment with Dalhousie University’s Department of Radiation Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, and support CAMPEP-accredited Masters, Doctoral and Certificate programs in medical physics. The programs include nine graduate courses with thesis research in areas including novel technology for image guidance in radiotherapy, innovative approaches to arc-based therapy, improved methods for dosimetry of HDR brachytherapy and applications of functional and molecular imaging to radiation therapy. The Department of Medical Physics is highly supportive of research initiative among its faculty with regard to provision of resources, dedicated time, and internal funding for graduate students.

The treatment facility in Sydney includes one Varian Clinac IX, one TrueBeam unit and one CT simulator. The Eclipse/Aria planning and information system is centralized and deployed through Citrix, allowing sharing of knowledge and treatment planning across both centers in the province. Redevelopment of The Cape Breton Cancer Centre is underway, with a brand-new free-standing building under construction and scheduled to open in 2026. The new build will more than double the current size of the current cancer center to over 60,000 sq. ft. and will be equipped with two new TrueBeam treatment units including 6 degree of freedom couch tops, Identify surface guidance systems, and RGSC respiratory management capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to come and be a part of building the future of cancer care in Cape Breton.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics or Physics with specialization in Medical Physics
• Certification by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (MCCPM) or the American Board of Radiology (DABR) OR are eligible for MCCPM certification by having graduated from a CAMPEP-accredited residency training program in radiation oncology medical physics; and 
• Established record in research and teaching
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

In addition, you offer exceptional interpersonal, communication, organization and problem-solving skills.

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Benefits

Salary currently under review.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.