Electronics Engineering Technologist D - Medical Physics

​Req ID: 219143
Location: Central Zone, Dickson Building - QEII  
Department: CANC Medical Physics CZ
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 11-May-26

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Department Head of Medical Physics, the Electronics Technologist collaborates with the Mechanical Technologist, Physics Assistant, Physics Residents and Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists and Radiation Oncologists as part of the maintenance team for NSCC radiation therapy equipment. The Technologist is responsible for electronics associated machine repair, preventative maintenance, and maintaining parts inventory. Participates in coordinating workflow, preventative maintenance schedules, and prioritization, in addition to mentorship of junior staff.

About You

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

• Grade 12 Diploma
• Graduate of a post-secondary 2-year Electronics Engineering program required
• (CET) Certified Electronic Technologist certification required
• At least five (5) years of linear accelerator experience with a combination of IT or x-ray imaging equipment maintenance
  • If no qualified applicants, consideration may be given to applicants with five (5) years of relevant experience, consisting of at least 1 year of linear accelerator experience and the remainder consisting of any combination of IT or x-ray imaging equipment maintenance
    
    • If no qualified applicants, consideration may also be given to applicants with two (2) years of relevant experience in IT and/or x-ray imaging equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting and maintaining electronic, high vacuum, high voltage, water cooling, pneumatic, computer control and imaging technology components of linear accelerator.
• Understanding IT network and communications between various software and hardware components of cancer centre, radiation treatment, imaging equipment.
• Understanding maintenance of x-ray imaging equipment
• Project management an asset
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

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

$37.58 - $41.48 hourly (for fully qualified candidates)

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

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

​This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.