Chief Medical Physicist - Medical Physics

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Chief Medical Physicist to oversee medical physics services and education. This permanent, full-time role involves leadership in radiation therapy and includes an academic appointment at Dalhousie University. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical physics, leadership skills, and a strong academic record.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Benefits

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist.
• Three years of leadership/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing medical physics services, education, and research.
• Developing graduate education and ensuring safe radiation therapy delivery.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Decision-Making

Teaching

French

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

DSc in Medical Physics

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

Req ID: 203043
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: CANC Medical Physics
Type of Employment: Permanent, Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, offering specialized services throughout Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaborative efforts across hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our team delivers high-quality inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join our diverse team of innovators and collaborators today.

We employ professionals across Nova Scotia, providing a work-life balance that allows you to explore and enjoy the Atlantic lifestyle. Visit www.novascotia.com to discover why many are moving here.

About the Opportunity

The Chief Medical Physicist reports professionally to the Head of Radiation Therapy and administratively to the Senior Director and Senior Medical Director of Cancer Care. This role involves overseeing medical physics services, education, and research, with responsibilities including developing graduate education, research, and ensuring safe, effective radiation therapy delivery according to current standards. The position includes an academic appointment at Dalhousie University, with a cross-appointment to the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science.

This is a permanent, full-time position on a renewable 5-year assignment.

About You

We are seeking candidates with:

• PhD or DSc in Medical Physics
• Membership in MCCPM or FCCPM (or equivalent), with a preference for Fellow status
• At least seven years of experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist
• Three years of leadership/management experience, including budgeting, supervision, and planning
• A strong academic record with publications in medical physics
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at Dalhousie University
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adaptability, initiative, responsibility, decision-making, and teaching skills
• Leadership skills
• Additional language skills, especially French, are assets

Please ensure your resume is current and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent full-time; 75 hours biweekly, renewable for 5 years

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is under review.

Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, life insurance, and a defined benefit pension plan.

After Applying

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.