Radiation Therapy Supervisor

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network's Radiation Medicine Program seeks an RT Supervisor to oversee Radiation Therapists within the RT Leadership Team. You will mentor, coach and guide staff, ensure QA policies are implemented, and drive project initiatives with physicians and physicists to maintain top patient care standards.

Responsibilities include staff development, governance of policies and protocols, and hands-on clinical practice ~20% of time to stay current with techniques and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy and active registration with CMRITO.
• Current CPR certification.
• Minimum of 5 years practical and related experience as a Radiation Therapist MRT(T).
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience with demonstrated leadership abilities and team management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (CMRITO, CAMRT, MRT, ACT, RHPA, CNSC, etc.).
• Experience in a unionized environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee RT departmental operations and supervise Radiation Therapists within the Radiation Medicine Program.
• Liaise with physicians and physicists to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care and safe practice.
• Ensure QA policies are implemented and drive change management within projects.
• Mentor, coach and provide direction; monitor performance and support staff development.
• Maintain clinical skills through practice (~20% time) and contribute to adoption of new techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy

Master's degree in Radiation Therapy

Job description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: Non Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Radiation Therapy
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $48.00 - $70.27 per hour
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: September 16, 2026

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Radiation Medicine Program (RMP) in the Radiation Therapy (RT) Leadership Team, the RT Supervisor provides oversight for RT departmental operations. This position is responsible for overseeing the practice of Radiation Therapists within RMP. S/he or they will contribute to staff development by mentoring, coaching and providing direction; by ongoing development and performance monitoring of team members, in a supportive/collaborative learning environment. The RT Supervisor will liaise with members of the multi‑disciplinary team to ensure efficient coordination of care/service provision in order to meet/exceed high standards of practice, quality and safety. The RT Supervisor undertakes quality assurance responsibilities, fosters a culture of patient safety and error elimination. Through the provision of leadership and the application of clinical expertise the team care leader contributes to ensuring a high standard of practice is maintained for the optimal management of patient care. The RT Supervisor maintains the clinical skills by participating in clinical practice ~ 20% of the time; primarily through training and coaching of RT team members. The RT Supervisor will also play a hands‑on role in the development and dissemination of new techniques and technology by employing team work and optimizing use of resources to adopt standardized approaches to planning and treatment, in order to enhance the quality of care.

The main function of the RMP Super Teams is to facilitate effective and efficient RT treatment; by employing team work and optimizing use of resources to adopt standardized approaches to planning and treatment in order to enhance the quality of care. In collaboration with the physicians and physicists, the RT Supervisor will:

Duties

• Enhance the transparency of the organizational structure of the Super Team
• Ensure treatment policies are complete and up to date, available and communicated
• Ensure an up-to-date inventory of the full set of protocols is available
• Facilitate communication within the super‑team, promote team work and engagement in problem‑solving
• Ensure QA policies are implemented
• Drive change management and actively participate in project implementation

In collaboration with the physicians and physicists, the RT Supervisor will:

• Ensure treatment policies are complete and up to date, available and communicated
• Ensure an up-to-date inventory of the full set of protocols is available
• Facilitate communication within RMP, promote team work and engagement in problem‑solving
• Ensure QA policies are implemented
• Drive change management and actively participate in project implementation

• At minimum, completion of a Bachelor's degree in Radiation Therapy; Master's degree preferred
• Currently a registered member of CMRITO
• Current CPR certification
• Minimum of 5 years practical and related experience as a Radiation Therapist MRT(T)
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience undertaking formal or informal leadership role(s) - demonstrated leadership abilities and effective team management skills; effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of professional development in area of leadership, e.g., completion of leadership courses/workshops required; willingness to participate in further learning
• Familiarity with regulatory requirement governing practice such as CMRITO standards of practice, CAMRT competency profiles, MRT, ACT, RHPA, HARP, CNSC, as well as UHN policies
• Experience in working in an unionized environment preferred
• Ability to apply knowledge of radiation therapy principles, theories and concepts - demonstrated clinical expertise, and awareness of clinical and research protocols
• Demonstrated commitment to improving levels of high quality patient care
• Ability to exercise judgment and sound decision making to resolve problems and de‑escalation; excellent critical thinking and facilitation skills; takes initiative and uses sound judgment; able to multi‑task
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills
• Understanding of quality principles

Why Join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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