Radiation Oncologist

Saskdocs; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 397,000 - 513,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency seeks a permanent full-time Clinical Radiation Oncologist for the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. The role involves joining a care team with nurses, pharmacists, therapists and other oncologists to deliver comprehensive cancer care.

You'll work with three TrueBeam linacs, MLCs, OBI and cone beam imaging, plus a Siemens CT simulator. Teaching and participation in trials are expected as part of the department.

Qualifications

• Education: Medicine degree with subspecialty training in radiation oncology.
• Fellowship in Gynecological Brachytherapy preferred.
• Fellowship standing in Radiation Oncology with RCPSC or equivalent training/experience preferred.
• Experience: No experience required, but asset.
• Credentials: Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan; eligible for membership and privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
• Other: CMPA or equivalent; criminal record check; English fluency.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical radiation oncology care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Operate Varian equipment including TrueBeam linacs with MLC, OBI and cone beam imaging.
• Collaborate in CT simulation and brachytherapy programs.
• Engage in teaching medical students and residents.
• Maintain licensure and clinical trial group affiliations.

Skills

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

MD with subspecialty in radiation oncology

Fellowship in Gynecological Brachytherapy

RCPSC fellowship or equivalent

Tools

Varian equipment

TrueBeam linear accelerators

Siemens CT simulator Somatom

Job description

Vacancy #: 2024-25-270884 Number of Vacancies: 1 Vacancy Opening For: Specialist Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Full Time Posting Date: October 28, 2026 Closing Date: December 23, 2026 0:00 Practice Type: Hospital Practice Size: 1 Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Minimum Potential Salary: $397,391.00 Maximum Potential Salary: $512,838.00 Method of Payment: Salary Method of Payment Description: Salary Details: A competitive compensation package is offered and will be commensurate with experience. Salary range for this position is $397,391 to $512,838 plus benefits. Additional incentives and relocation packages available.

Job Description

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer. The Cancer Agency operates two treatment centres: the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.Practice Location:Saskatoon Cancer Centre – 20 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SKPopulation Base:The population of Saskatchewan is 1.18 million. The Saskatoon Cancer Centre provides comprehensive cancer care to those living in the central and northern part of the province.The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is seeking an individual to fill a permanent position as a full time Clinical Radiation Oncologist at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre in Saskatoon. The qualified candidate will be working as part of care teams, including nurses, pharmacists, radiation therapists, clinical associates, dietary, speech-language, social work, volunteers and other oncology and affiliated physician colleagues. The department operates Varian equipment and planning software, including three truebeam linear accelerators with MLC, OBI and cone beam imaging. CT simulator was recently replaced with a Siemens somatom confidence unit. There is an active HDR prostate brachytherapy program, and established SRS brain and SBRT lung programs, with intent to expand to other sites in the near future. The oncologists are members of clinical trial groups including Alliance, NCIC, CTG and NRG, and are involved in teaching medical students and residents periodically.

Job Qualifications

Education:

• Degree in Medicine with subspecialty training in radiation oncology.
• Preferred candidates will have Fellowship in Gynecological Brachytherapy.
• Preferred candidates will have obtained or be in the final stages of obtaining Fellowship standing in Radiation Oncology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have equivalent education, training and experience.

Experience:

• No experience required, but considered an asset.

Credentials:

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.
• Must be eligible for membership and privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon.

Other:

• Eligible for Canadian Medical Protective Associate (CMPA) or equivalent
• Criminal record check
• Written and verbal fluency in English

Additional Information

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.