Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement up to 10% of

Research and teaching opportunities

Job summary

The Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) within Alberta Health Services in Edmonton seeks multiple Medical Physicists to join a large, multidisciplinary team. The role covers QA oversight, treatment planning innovations, research, and teaching with potential University of Alberta appointments. Reimbursement for relocation up to 10% of base salary is available.

Three positions are open and relocation is encouraged. Successful candidates will hold MCCPM certification or equivalent, have CAMPEP-accredited

Qualifications

• Membership in MCCPM or a recognized equivalent certifying body is required.
• Candidates eligible to write the CCPM certification examination in 2027 are encouraged to apply.
• Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program and/or residency is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to teach; capable of independent and collaborative work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and major clinical projects; publications or presentations are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and design quality assurance programs for clinical physics.
• Implement new treatment delivery and planning techniques.
• Perform quality checks of the radiation therapy planning process.
• Draft, implement, and review policies; assist with radiation safety program.
• Engage in research and teaching in graduate and residency programs; potential University of Alberta appointment.
• Support and develop the Cross Cancer Institute Linac-MR and Gamma Knife programs; contribute to ETHOS-based adaptive radiotherapy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Teaching

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

CAMPEP-accredited graduate program

MCCPM certification

Residency in Medical Physics

Job description

The Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) is seeking Medical Physicists (MPs) to fill multiple new positions and join our outstanding Medical Physics 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 MPs will join a large and broadly skilled clinical and academic team that supports activities across external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, as well as diagnostic and MR imaging. The site 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. The CCI has four CAMPEP-accredited programs: University of Alberta Medical Physics Graduate Teaching Program offering an MSc degree in Medical Physics, a PhD degree in Medical Physics, Certificate Program 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. (This role is eligible for relocation reimbursement of up to 10% of the base salary in compliance with organizational policy.)

Description:

The Medical Physicist 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 the successful candidate 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, Cross Cancer Institute, Cancer Care Alberta
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-FEB-2027
• 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

• Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta
• Classification: Medical Physicist
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Medical Physics, Cross Cancer Institute, Cancer Care Alberta
• Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-FEB-2027
• Date Available: 05-JUL-2027
• 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

Required Qualifications:

Membership in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (MCCPM) in Radiation Oncology, or certification in Radiation Oncology Medical Physics from a recognized equivalent certifying body, is required. Candidates who will be eligible to write the CCPM certification examination in 2027 are also encouraged to apply. Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program and/or residency.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. Professional 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. Proven teaching, coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills along with evidence of independent project leadership. Please note: Three positions are available.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and effective problem-solving skills. They should have proven experience leading teams and major clinical projects and should contribute to the Medical Physics profession through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or other knowledge-sharing activities. Candidates must be able to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining high clinical standards and managing competing priorities. The successful candidate must also be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds; climbing ladders; and working safely around radioactivity, strong magnetic fields, and high-voltage equipment. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness.

Preferred Qualifications:

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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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