Radiation Therapy Physicist

6 days ago


Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health Full time

Nova Scotia Health Authority is a leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia, offering a wide range of medical services to patients across the province.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Radiation Therapy Physicist to join our team at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The successful candidate will serve a vital role in the Provincial Cancer Care Program, supporting all aspects of clinical medical physics service at the facility. This includes ensuring that radiation therapy is delivered accurately, effectively, and safely using contemporary methods and following national and international standards and guidelines.

You 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 coordinate training sessions to medical physicists, radiation oncologists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists on clinical techniques.

This is an exciting opportunity to come and be a part of building the future of cancer care in Cape Breton. 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.

About You
  • 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

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.

Hours and Compensation

This is a Permanent full-time position with a salary range of $120,000 - $160,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include a comprehensive health and dental plan, pension plan, and generous paid time off.


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