This position comes with full benefits including paid sick, vacation, access to Blue Cross health and dental plan as well as participation in our pension plan. Generous relocation assistance is also an incentive with this position.
Preferred Education:
Masters
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Horizon Health Network's Saint John Oncology Centre is seeking qualified applicants to join our experienced team of five medical physicists. This is a permanent full-time position.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a postgraduate degree in Medical Physics, or a related field. Certification by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or equivalent (DABR) is required, or applicants must have completed a CAMPEP accredited residency program at the time of hire and be eligible for certification within one year. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated high quality written and oral communication is required.
About our centre
Situated at the Saint John Regional Hospital, New Brunswick's largest tertiary care facility, our state-of-the-art radiation oncology program provides treatment to approximately 1200 patients annually. Equipped with advanced technology, including 3 Varian Linacs (an EDGE and two TrueBeams), two GE CT Simulators, and a HDR brachytherapy suite, we offer comprehensive services such as brain SRS/SRT, lung, prostate, and spine SBRT, breast DIBH, and real-time US-guided HDR prostate treatments. We use ARIA OIS and Eclipse TPS, along with HyperArc, LIMBUS AI for auto-contouring and Velocity for deformable registration. Ancillary software includes EZFluence, QATrack+, ClearCheck, and ClearCalc, as well as in-house developed software and scripting. A full complement of modern QA equipment is available.
In addition to the medical physicists, the physics team includes 1 physics assistant, 2 engineering technologists, and 5 dosimetrists.
Despite our clinical focus, our physicists actively engage in innovative research and development initiatives. Moreover, academic appointments to the Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine are available, providing opportunities for professional growth. Our centre collaborates extensively within the Atlantic Canada Oncology Group (ACOG).
37.5 hours per week
Salary ranging between $74.04 and $89.01/hour with CCPM certification
Generous relocation expenses
About Saint John
Saint John, New Brunswick, is a city of unparalleled beauty and historical significance, making it a unique and inspiring place to work. Situated along the Bay of Fundy, home to the world's highest tides, the rugged coastline, parks, hiking trails, and scenic coastal vistas provide endless opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. As the oldest incorporated city in Canada, Saint John boasts a rich cultural heritage. This history is reflected in the city's architectural gems, including stunning historic buildings and Victorian-era homes, which contribute to its charming and distinct character. Saint John has a metropolitan area population of 125000 and the most affordable housing in Canada. With minimal traffic congestion and typical commute times less than 20 minutes, Saint John offers an excellent quality-of-life. Our friendly and welcoming city looks forward to welcoming you!
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