Hematologist and/or Medical Oncologist - BC Cancer – Vancouver

Provincial Health Services Authority; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer treatment is seeking a dedicated Hematologist and/or Medical Oncologist to join their Vancouver Centre. This role involves providing exceptional care to patients with lymphoid malignancies and plasma cell disorders, while also engaging in clinical and translational research. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of esteemed professionals, contribute to training future medical experts, and support innovative cancer care initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about advancing cancer treatment and education in a supportive and renowned medical environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Fellowship standing in Internal Medicine and Special Competence in Hematology/Medical Oncology.
• Eligible for licensing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality cancer care to patients with lymphoid malignancies and plasma cell disorders.
• Support Vancouver Medical Oncology Program and UBC Medical Oncology Training Program.

Skills

Clinical experience in hematology

Management of lymphoid malignancies

Research training/clinical fellowship

Teaching skills

Education

Fellowship in Internal Medicine

Certificate of Special Competence in Hematology/Medical Oncology

Job description

Hematologist and/or Medical Oncologist
BC Cancer – Vancouver Centre
Regular Full Time: 1.0 FTE

Vancouver, BC

BC Cancer – Vancouver is the largest treatment facility within BC Cancer and works in close collaboration with the BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI) and Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), both of which are in close proximity. Our department has a current staff of 32 Medical Oncologists. The department has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence and academia. Vancouver Cancer Centre is a full service cancer centre with strong radiation oncology, surgical oncology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, oral oncology, supportive care, functional imaging services, an inpatient service and clinical trials unit.

As a Hematologist and/or Medical Oncologist, you will use your experience and qualifications to provide quality cancer care to our patients. Clinical experience in the management of lymphoid malignancies and plasma cell disorders is required and preference will be given to individuals with additional (1+) years of research training/clinical fellowship beyond hematology/medical oncology residency training requirements. The successful candidate will join the Lymphoma and Myeloma Tumour Group and will be required to treat patients with lymphoid malignancies and plasma cell disorders. The Lymphoma and Myeloma Tumour Group has a strong dedication to clinical and translational research and candidates with experience and interest in clinical research would be preferred.

The candidate will support the activities of the Vancouver Medical Oncology Program and the UBC Medical Oncology Training Program, including the teaching of postgraduate trainees and undergraduate medical students.

Please consider applying if you have obtained or are working towards Fellowship standing in the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine, along with a certificate of Special Competence in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology. You must also be eligible for licensing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia and meet the requirements of credentialing by the Professional Advisory Committee of BC Cancer. In addition, you should be eligible for a clinical appointment in the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. You must be eligible for a valid license to practice medicine in Canada to apply.

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:

Dr. Christian Kollmannsberger
Department Head, Medical Oncology
BC Cancer – Vancouver Centre
[e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed immediately and the positions will remain open until it is filled.