Manager & Imaging Physicist, Medical Imaging Support

UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Biomedical Engineering
Reports to: Director
Work Model: Hybrid
Hours: 37.5 per week
Shifts: Monday to Friday
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: April 1, 2025

The Manager of Imaging Support leads technical and operational support for UHN's diagnostic imaging fleet across UHN Medical Imaging, Women's College Hospital and Sinai Health. This role combines operational leadership, research and development, and strategic planning to optimize imaging capabilities while building novel approaches to capacity and resource challenges. The position requires strong collaboration with colleagues in UHN Medical Imaging, Medical Physics, Radiation Medicine, and clinical programs to ensure integrated technology management and development.

Technical & Operational Management

• Lead QA/QC programs across applicable UHN imaging assets with standardized protocols
• Manage a team of service technologists and clinical engineers to drive performance metrics
• Implement proactive maintenance strategies and uptime monitoring
• Guide technical aspects of facility planning and development
• Support radiation safety requirements across imaging installations
• Benchmark service and performance against provincial/national standards

Resource & Financial Leadership

• Develop blended funding strategies combining clinical, research, and grant sources
• Lead UHN-based maintenance insurance (CMEPP) and service contracts
• Create sustainable funding models for technology refresh cycles
• Lead strategic funding initiatives by coordinating clinical, research, and philanthropic opportunities through UHN Foundation, academic infrastructure grants (FedDev, CFI), and shared resource models to enable net new equipment acquisition.

Strategic Planning & Integration

• Support short-term and long-term capital planning for imaging fleet replacement and expansion
• Lead cross-functional initiatives including development of new facilities and operations at UHN (proton therapy planning, MRgRT, etc.)
• Support RFP development and technical evaluation processes
• Develop standardized approaches across UHN Medical Imaging, Women's College Hospital and Sinai Health
• Support capacity expansion through evidence-based implementation
• Create sustainable growth models aligned with UHN strategic objectives

Research & Academic Leadership

• Opportunity to develop a research program within Biomedical Engineering, with mentorship and support provided
• Leverage academic partnerships for novel capacity solutions through technical validation studies and optimization protocols
• Develop industry partnerships for early technology access and pilot programs
• Support technical evaluation of next-generation imaging systems
• Lead research initiatives between Medical Physics, Medical Imaging and Radiation Medicine programs

• Advanced degree (MSc, MASc, or PhD) in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering or related field; candidates with equivalent experience and relevant expertise will also be considered
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or the ability to obtain licensure is required
• CCPM certification in Diagnostic Radiological Physics is an asset; candidates with the ability and willingness to achieve certification will be considered
• Eligibility for PI status at UHN and cross-appointment at the University of Toronto, or commitment to develop qualifications to achieve this status
• In-depth technical knowledge of medical imaging modalities: computed tomography (CT), X-ray based modalities (radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry), molecular imaging (PET, PET/CT, PET/MR), and advanced hybrid imaging technologies. Familiarity with image reconstruction techniques, radiation physics, quantitative imaging methods, and emerging technological developments in medical imaging.
• Experience in medical imaging operations and equipment lifecycle management or demonstrated capability to develop expertise in these areas
• Interest in research development and academic collaboration, building a research portfolio over time
• Demonstrated success in team leadership and project management
• Experience with equipment life-cycle management, capital planning and budget management
• Excellence in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Impact: This role drives innovation in imaging support through integration of operational excellence, research capability, and strategic resource management. The position is critical for maintaining UHN's leadership in diagnostic imaging while developing creative solutions for capacity and resource challenges through academic and industry partnerships.

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.