Chief Medical Physicist - Medical Physics

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Chief Medical Physicist to oversee medical physics services and education. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring safe radiation therapy delivery and includes leadership responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Medical Physics and significant experience in radiation oncology.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Travel Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist.
• Three years of leadership/management experience, including budgeting, supervision, and planning.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Decision-Making

Teaching

Knowledge of French

Education

PhD in Medical Physics

DSc in Medical Physics

Job description

Click here to apply as an internal applicant.

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 across Atlantic Canada. We aim for excellence in health, healing, and learning through collaboration, reflected in our hospitals, health centres, and community programs. Our dedicated team provides a range of inpatient and outpatient services, including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join our diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and thinkers today.

We employ professionals across Nova Scotia, where there's a place for everyone, from vibrant cities to quaint towns. Enjoy a work-life balance that allows you to explore and participate in 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 the Radiation Therapy Service and Department of Radiation Oncology, and administratively to the Senior Director and Senior Medical Director of the Cancer Care Program. Responsibilities include overseeing medical physics services, education, and research. The role involves developing and directing graduate education, research, and departmental development. The Chief Medical Physicist ensures radiation therapy is delivered safely and effectively, adhering to national and international standards, and holds an academic appointment at Dalhousie University.

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

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• PhD or DSc in Medical Physics
• Membership in MCCPM or FCCPM (preferred) or equivalent
• At least seven years of experience as a radiation oncology medical physicist
• Three years of leadership/management experience, including budgeting, supervision, and planning
• Strong academic record in medical physics
• Eligibility for faculty appointment at Dalhousie University
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and teaching skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Knowledge of additional languages, with French preferred

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 currently under review.

Successful candidates may access our benefits, including health, dental, travel, disability, life insurance, and a pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nova Scotia Health values diversity and encourages all qualified applicants, including Indigenous peoples, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, to apply and self-identify.