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MEDICAL PHYSICIST, BC Cancer Agency – Vancouver
The BC Cancer Agency (BCCA) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer,
and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. It provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the
people of British Columbia by working with community partners to deliver a range of cancer services, including
prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative
care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, Kelowna, Abbotsford, and Prince George.
The BC Cancer Agency's Research Centre conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer.
BCCA is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialty
and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence.
These include: Patients first • Best value • Results matter • Excellence through knowledge • Open to possibilities.
The BC Cancer Foundation is the bridge that connects philanthropic support and research breakthroughs in cancer
knowledge. As the fundraising partner of the BC Cancer Agency and the largest funder of cancer research in this
province, we enable donors to make contributions to leading-edge research that have a direct impact on improvements
to cancer care for patients in British Columbia. We fund with the goal of finding solutions. As an independent charitable
organization, we raise funds exclusively for the BC Cancer Agency that go to supporting innovative cancer research and
compassionate enhancements to patient care.
Medical Physicist Vancouver, BC Canada
A full time permanent Medical Physicist position is available at the Vancouver Cancer Centre
(VCC). Vancouver Cancer Centre has nine Varian linear accelerators, including three TrueBeam
linear accelerators, and a variety of active programs, including brachytherapy (LDR and HDR),
SRS/SRT, SABR, Cobalt, TBI and proton therapy. Treatment planning is carried out on Varian
Eclipse and BrainLab iPlan systems, within an integrated province-wide Aria database
environment. In addition to the above mentioned equipment, VCC is currently installing a VeroTM
real-time adaptive radiotherapy platform. This is the first and only Vero system installed in
Canada!
We are currently accepting applications from highly motivated, dynamic medical physicists to fill
this position. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in Medical Physics, MCCPM certification
and will have completed an accredited residency program. Exceptional candidates not meeting
these requirements may be considered.
Join our dynamic and innovative family of health care practitioners in British Columbia, and
enjoy Canada’s West Coast lifestyle with this unique opportunity.
The PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all
qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. In
accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and
permanent residents of Canada; however, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and a resume with the names of
three referees by June 24th, 2016.
Address applications to:
Cheryl Duzenli, Ph.D. FCCPM
Professional Practice Leader
Medical Physics, BCCA-Vancouver Cancer Centre
c/o [email protected]
An agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority
www.bccancer.bc.ca