Provincial Health Services Authority
Job title:
Associate Physician, Radiation Oncology – BC Cancer Prince George
Company
Provincial Health Services Authority
Job description
Associate Physician, Radiation Oncology
BC Cancer Center of the North
Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Prince George, BC, Canada
BC Cancer-Prince George seeks an Associate Physician in Radiation Oncology to join our team to provide clinical and academic services.
BC Cancer-Prince George, a full service cancer centre that provides service to approximately 1100 new patients per year. On site assets include CT simulation, two linear accelerators; with cone beam CT, Intensity Modulation, VMAT, SABR, and a vaginal vault brachytherapy program. The centre has collaborative and innovative nursing, physics, dosimetry and therapy staff. BC Cancer-Prince George provides medical oncology, diagnostic (in partnership with Northern Health Authority) and support services.
BC Cancer-Prince George Radiation Oncology is committed to excellence in clinical care and focused on developing academic excellence in a provincial cancer care environment. BC Cancer’s population-based model and resultant databases provide outstanding opportunities for outcome-based research. The Centre for the North participates actively in several clinical trials groups and leads international trials. The successful candidate will be part of a collaborative care team committed to excellence, to participate in clinical, research, administrative and educational activities.
Prince George is located close to the centre of British Columbia and is a short 1 hour flight away from Vancouver and Victoria, or Edmonton and Calgary in the neighbouring province of Alberta. Considered the “Gateway to Northern B.C.,” Prince George is the closest major urban centre for smaller northern towns and remote towns, and is the region’s centre for healthcare. It offers low cost of living, top notch education facilities and ample opportunities for recreation ranging from mountain biking to fishing, skiing to speed skating.
Applicants come with the ability to perform within the scope of Associate Physician duties and responsibilities. Applicants are able to interact, and adapt effectively with other professionals in complex, dynamic situations. Ability to communicate and collaborate with families about health findings, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and follow up. Applicants bring excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team and the ability to document in accordance with CPSBC and organizational standards, policies, and guidelines. Applicants demonstrate the ability to perform assessments and examinations. Within this responsibility, the successful candidate will work actively to encourage a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and respect within the entire healthcare team. Clinical responsibilities would be commensurate with the successful applicant’s areas of expertise.
Applicants will have a medical degree, and a minimum of 2 years of accredited postgraduate training in Radiology, General Oncology, Radiation Oncology and/or hospital-based care verified by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). Successful completion of Part 1 of the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE1) or Step 1 through 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLEs). Must meet the CPSBC’s English language proficiency requirements. Candidates must be eligible for registration with the CPSBC in the Associate Physician Class and will be assigned a supervisor. Must have Canadian Citizenship, be a permanent resident or be legally able to live and work in British Columbia.
Remuneration will be based on experience and in accordance with the PHSA compensation framework for Associate Physicians.
Start date is as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will have:
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
- Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Salaried Physicians enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Salaried Physicians receive annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $86,398 to $147,974 per year.
Location: 1215 Lethbridge St, Prince George, BC V2M 7E9
Requisition # 2400055
As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
What we do
provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).
( ) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
The BC Cancer ( ) is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.
BC Cancer is part 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: Respect people • Be compassionate • Dare to innovate • Cultivate partnerships • Serve with purpose.
PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate
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For more information, please contact:
Dr. Allison Ye, MD FRCPC
Head, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, BC Cancer – Prince George
To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:
Shelley Breen
Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Labor Agreement
Requisition # 2400055
Work Site 1215 Lethbridge Street, Prince George, BC, V2M 7E9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $86,398.00 – $147,974.00 / Year
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work
Work Days
Expiry Date 30-Apr-2024
Expected salary
$86398 – 147974 per year
Location
Prince George, BC
Job date
Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:57:00 GMT
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