Chief Medical Physicist - Medical Physics

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Chief Medical Physicist to oversee medical physics services and ensure safe radiation therapy. This permanent, full-time role includes developing graduate education and research within the department, requiring significant experience and leadership skills.

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, including budgeting and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing medical physics services, education, and research.
• Ensuring radiation therapy is delivered accurately and safely.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal

Decision-making

Teaching

Knowledge of additional languages

Education

PhD or DSc in Medical Physics

Membership or Fellowship in the College of Physicists in Medicine

Job description

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Location:
CentralZone,
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

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About the Opportunity

The Chief Medical Physicist reports professionally to the Head of the Radiation Therapy Service and Department of Radiation Oncology, and administratively to the Senior Director and Senior Medical Director of the Cancer Care Program. This role involves overseeing medical physics services, education, and research. The position includes developing and directing graduate education, research, and development within the department. The Chief Medical Physicist ensures radiation therapy is delivered accurately, effectively, and safely, adhering to national and international standards. An academic appointment is held, typically in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, with 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 interested in candidates with:

• PhD or DSc in Medical Physics
• Membership or Fellowship in the College of Physicists in Medicine or Canadian College of Physicists, or equivalent
• At least seven years of experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist
• Three years of leadership/management experience, including budgeting, supervision, and program planning
• A strong academic record with significant publications in medical physics
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at Dalhousie University
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and teaching skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge of additional languages, with French preferred, is an asset

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

Hours

This is a permanent full-time role; 75 hours biweekly, with a renewable 5-year term.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and is committed to a workforce free of discrimination. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply.