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:
Allan Blair Cancer Centre

Population Base:
The population of Saskatchewan is 1.2 million. The Allan Blair Cancer Centre and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre provide comprehensive cancer care to those living in Saskatchewan.

Job Duties:
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is seeking two (2) individuals for a permanent 1.0 FTE Radiation Oncologist as a full time Clinical Radiation Oncologist. 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. Each department operates Varian equipment and planning software, including truebeam linear accelerators with MLC, OBI and cone beam imaging. CT simulator with a Siemens Somatom Confidence unit. There is an active HDR gynecologic brachytherapy program, and established SRS brain and SBRT lung programs with expansion to other sites. The oncologists are members of clinical trial groups including Alliance, NCIC, CTG and NRG, and are involved in teaching medical students and

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Degree in Medicine with subspecialty training in radiation oncology.
• 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.
• No experience in brachytherapy 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.

Other:

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

Salary Details:
A competitive compensation package is offered and will be commensurate with experience. Salary range for this position is $340,263 to $439,113, plus benefits.

Benefits:
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency oncologists are eligible for a clinical appointment in the Division of Oncology, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Additional incentives to be determined.

How to Apply:
For more information regarding this opportunity, interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae to:
Physician Recruitment
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
130-1804 McOrmond Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7S 0A6
Email:

We thank all candidates for their interest. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applicants will be ongoing. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Community Profiles:
City of Saskatoon: ;
City of Regina: ;

Company

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 and serves a population of approximately 1.16 million.

Saskatchewan is a growing and prosperous province and offers a world of endless possibilities!

Find Us Website Telephone 639-635-3071 Location 130 1804 McOrmond Drive
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
S7S 0A6
CA

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