Medical Physicist

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Physicist to join our team at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. As a member of our Department of Medical Physics, you will play a vital role in supporting all aspects of clinical medical physics service at the facility, in accordance with provincial standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for administering 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 also contribute to and provide oversight of radiation therapy treatment planning, in compliance with relevant standards established by the Provincial Cancer Care Program.

In addition, you will be expected to advance the Department's academic mandate of research and post-graduate training activities. 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 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.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with a Masters or Doctoral degree in Medical Physics or Physics with specialization in Medical Physics, and certification by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (MCCPM) or the American Board of Radiology (DABR). You should have an established record in research and teaching, and competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

In addition, you should offer exceptional interpersonal, communication, organization and problem-solving skills. You will be expected to work collaboratively with a team of professionals, including radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists.

Hours and Compensation

This is a permanent full-time position, with a salary currently under review. You will be expected to work 75 hours biweekly.


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