Senior Medical Physicist

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cross Cancer Institute in Edmonton, part of Alberta Health Services, invites applications for a Senior Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology. The role includes oversight of QA programs, implementation of new treatment delivery and planning techniques, and active involvement in policy, safety, and research.

Join a large clinical and academic team with CAMPEP-accredited programs, opportunities to support the Linac-MR project, and teaching duties with potential affiliation to the University

Qualifications

• FCCPM in Radiation Oncology is required for Senior Medical Physicist.
• CAMPEP-accredited graduate program and/or residency completed; PhD preferred.
• Strong communication, teaching, and leadership skills; ability to lead cross-disciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance programs and implement new treatment delivery methods.
• Support policy development and radiation safety initiatives.
• Engage in research and teaching in graduate and residency programs; potential University of Alberta appointment.
• Contribute to Linac-MR and Gamma Knife initiatives.

Skills

Quality assurance

Leadership

Teaching

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CAMPEP-accredited graduate program

Fellowship/Residency in Radiation Oncology

PhD preferred

Tools

LINAC-MR knowledge

Gamma Knife

Radiation therapy planning systems

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) has an opening for a Clinical Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist to join our 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 successful applicant will join a large and broadly skilled clinical and academic team that supports activities in external beam radiation therapy, brachytherapy, nuclear medicine, as well as diagnostic and MR imaging. The Institute 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. It has three CAMPEP-accredited programs: University of Alberta Medical Physics Graduate Teaching Program offering an MSc degree in Medical Physics and a PhD degree 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.

Description

The position 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. While this posting is advertised at the Senior Medical Physicist level, appointments may be made at either the Senior Medical Physicist level or Medical Physicist level based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and certification status.

Job Details

Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta

Classification: Senior Medical Physicist

Union: Exempt

Unit and Program: Medical Physics Department

Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute

Location Details: As Per Location

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026

Date Available: 04-JAN-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: $86.80

Maximum Salary: $116.16

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

FCCPM in Radiation Oncology is required for appointment as a Senior Medical Physicist. Candidates with MCCPM or equivalent certification in Radiation Oncology who do not meet the criteria for Senior Medical Physicist may be considered for appointment as a Medical Physicist. Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited graduate program and/or residency is required; a PhD is preferred. 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. Strong 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. Demonstrated teaching, coaching, mentoring, and presentation skills are required, along with evidence of independent project leadership.

Additional Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

Note to Applicants: Please include the following with your application: details of your education (degrees earned, majors / minors, and grades); information on publications, presentations, and awards; membership(s) in professional organizations; and three professional references with name, title, relationship, and contact information (phone and/or email).