Physics Assistant

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency invites applications for a Medical Physics Assistant in the Medical Physics department. The role involves commissioning and QA of radiation oncology equipment and planning systems, contributing to clinical service, radiation safety, and research initiatives.

This is a full-time temporary position with a 1.0 FTE and day shifts. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in physics or related field, plus strong data analysis, problem-solving, and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and QA of radiation oncology treatment machines and planning systems.
• Clinical service and radiation safety support.
• Engage in programmatic research and development within radiation oncology.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure quality and safety in patient care.

Skills

Linac operation

Brachytherapy equipment

Data analysis

Physics knowledge

Communication skills

Programming basics

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Closure Date: Sept 3 rd , 2026 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 079563

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Department: Medical Physics

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Start Date: Sept, 23 rd , 2026

Expected End Date: Sept 23 rd , 2027

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 6, $34.815 to $40.585 (5 step range)

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reporting to the Site Manager or Director of Medical Physics and working under the supervision of medical physicists, the Medical Physics Assistant responsibilities vary from center to center and includes commissioning and quality assurance (QA) of radiation oncology treatment machines and computerized treatment planning systems used in radiotherapy cancer care, clinical service, radiation safety and programmatic research and development within the radiation oncology service line.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in physics or related discipline.

Experience:

Skills:

• Ability to safely operate
• Medical linear accelerator (Linac) treatment machine.
• Brachytherapy treatment machine.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in various stages of completion according to priorities.
• Initiative and independent analytic assessment required to solve complex problems.
• Effective judgment and problem solving skills are required to select the most appropriate action from a variety of alternatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate factual information both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of physics and the interactions of radiation with matter and the ability to apply these principles to clinical medical physics.
• Ability to operate a variety of scientific instruments.
• Ability to collect and analyze scientific data effectively.
• Maintains proficiency in current physical laboratory techniques and standards.
• Accuracy of fine motor movements required for data entry and performing specialized tasks.
• Intermediate knowledge of currently applicable computer programming languages such as C#, Java, Visual Basic, Matlab, Python, etc.
• Knowledge of operating platforms including Windows, UNIX, Citrix, etc.
• Human relations skills required to ensure compliance and promote acceptance through negotiating with staff and/or suppliers where there is a requirement to resolve the conflict or situation.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

About Us

Mission: To provide leadership in cancer control for the people of Saskatchewan through prevention, early detection, treatment and research. Vision: A healthy population free from cancer.

Additional Information

The successful applicant must provide a Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search, if applicable) on or before date of hire. The Criminal Record Check clearance must be dated within three (3) months of the hire date.

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We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.