Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist
Your Opportunity:
The Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) has an opening for a Clinical Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to join our team. The CCI is a world-class freestanding cancer treatment centre with a long history of excellence in clinical care, treatment innovation, and fundamental research. The successful applicant will join a large and broadly skilled clinical and academic team that supports activities in external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, as well as diagnostic and MR imaging. The Institute has eight state-of-the art Varian linear accelerators, two Philips Big Bore CT-simulators, an Elekta ICON Gamma Knife, an orthovoltage superficial unit, HDR brachytherapy system, an active permanent seed implant brachytherapy program, and an ocular brachytherapy program. The CCI is also embarking on clinical trials and continued research with its in-house and first of its kind Linac-MR. The CCI Medical Physics Department boasts involvement in numerous cooperative groups, pharma and investigator-initiated clinical trials, and has capabilities in SRS, brachytherapy, and motion management. It has three CAMPEP-accredited programs: University of Alberta Medical Physics Graduate Teaching Program offering an MSc degree in Medical Physics and a PhD degree in Medical Physics, Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Program, and Imaging Physics Residency Program. The Medical Physics Department has a research 9.4T animal MRI, a 0.2T linac-MR prototype, and a full scale (human-sized) 0.5 linac-MR system. The fully equipped medical physics machine shop, coupled with ample computing resources and expertise, makes the department ideal for both leading-edge clinicians and theoretical researchers.
Description:
The position will carry out the usual duties of a medical physicist, including oversight and design of quality assurance programs, implementation of new treatment delivery and planning techniques, quality checks of the radiation treatment planning process, assisting in the drafting, implementation, and review of policy as needed, and assisting where required with the radiation safety program. It is also expected that successful candidates will engage in research and teach in our graduate and residency programs; they will be eligible to hold an appointment with the University of Alberta. The ideal candidate will complement the existing clinical, teaching, and research programs of the group, respected for its high quality of care, cutting edge techniques, innovative technology, and its CAMPEP-accredited graduate and residency programs (both therapy and imaging). There are opportunities to support and further develop the CCI Linac-MR, to contribute to the busy and expanding Gamma Knife program, and to participate in the introduction of ETHOS-based adaptive radiotherapy.
- Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
- Classification: Medical Physicist
- Union: Exempt
- Unit and Program: Medical Physics, Cancer Care Alberta
- Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 19-MAY-2026
- Date Available: 13-JUL-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $75.02
- Maximum Salary: $100.39
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
MCCPM (or equivalent) in Radiation Oncology required; candidates eligible for CCPM certification in 2027 will be considered. Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program and/or residency is required; a PhD is preferred. Candidates must demonstrate clinical, academic, and teaching excellence, with strong oral and written communication skills and effective listening skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams is essential. Extensive knowledge of clinical physics and the ability to take responsibility for critical clinical decisions are required. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with scientific and medical professionals, healthcare team members, and students are expected. Candidates must be well organized, efficient, and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Demonstrated teaching, coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills are required, along with evidence of independent project leadership.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and effective problem solving; have proven experience leading teams and major clinical projects; contribute to the Medical Physics field through peer reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other knowledge sharing activities; and perform reliably under pressure while maintaining high clinical standards and managing competing priorities. Candidates should also be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds; climbing ladders; working safely around radioactivity, strong magnetic fields, and high voltage equipment; managing time pressures and working outside normal hours when required while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
Preferred Qualifications:
Note to Applicants: Please include the following with your application: details of your education (degrees earned, majors/minors, and grades); information on publications, presentations, and awards; membership(s) in professional organizations; and three professional references with name, title, relationship, and contact information (phone and/or email).
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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