Radiation Oncologist

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

RADIATION ONCLOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY

Competition # 093-25-713505515

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) provides comprehensive oncology services for the province of Manitoba and adjacent areas of Northwestern Ontario and Nunavut. Approximately 3500 new patients are seen annually by the Radiation Oncology Program.

Position and Term of Employment:

We are seeking a permanent, full time Radiation Oncologist to work within a multi- disciplinary, disease site group model of care at Western Manitoba Cancer Centre, Brandon, Manitoba.

About the position/location of work:

The Western Manitoba Cancer Centre, located in Brandon MB, is jointly managed by CCMB and the Prairie Mountain Health Authority. WMCC has one CT simulator and newly replaced True Beam Linear accelerator. Most chemotherapy services are offered here at this location. Two Radiation Oncologist and one Medical Oncologist with two General Practitioner Oncologists are located permanently at this site.

The successful candidate has to work at WMCC, Brandon location and may be expected to provide minimal coverage at Winnipeg site in rotation with some other members as assigned.

Winnipeg site has 7 Varian linear accelerators, dedicated high dose-rate gynae and prostate brachytherapy suites, 2 CT simulators and an orthovoltage unit. RapidArcTM and Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy techniques are in use with the latter in partnership with Shared Health's Surgery Program. A Gamma Knife is located in and managed jointly with the adjacent host hospital, the Health Sciences Centre. PET-CT is available, with a cyclotron on site. 6 inpatient beds for Radiation Oncology patients requiring admission are located in the host hospital. Sophisticated treatments are done in Winnipeg.

Job Duties:

1. Diagnosis and care of patients with malignant disease and some benign conditions. Order necessary laboratory tests, imaging and other diagnostic tests and procedures
2. Becoming integrally involved in the formulation and execution of the management plan of cancer patients through their specific knowledge and skills in the application of cancer management.
3. Using an evidence-based approach, responsible for the appropriate recommendation, prescription and supervision of therapeutic radiotherapy and other modalities.
4. Practice in a multidisciplinary fashion in close collaboration with other medical and surgical specialties as well as other health care team members. Ambulatory patient care is the norm.
5. Expected to be involved in teaching and research activities and may be assigned some administrative tasks.

The language of work for this position is English.

Remuneration:

The successful candidate will be paid on the basis of appropriate step level based on experience as stipulated in the collective physician remuneration model for Cancer Care Manitoba Radiation Oncologists. On-call is paid through University Medical Group after the on-call services are provided

Benefits:

Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Health Spending Account, Dental, Health, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Reimbursement of moving expenses up to $10,000 (receipts required), Hiring bonus of up to $15,000.

Additional Information:

Radiation Oncologist who works at Brandon, are appointed at CancerCare Manitoba and to the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine. Together with the University of Manitoba, CCMB manages a successful Royal College accredited Postgraduate (residency) program for Radiation Oncology in Winnipeg. The Radiation Oncology department also has a fellowship program. Residents and fellows rotate thru Brandon facility as well.

The Department of Radiation Oncology is committed to excellence in care, and wishes to further develop academic/research strength, working closely with other disciplines.

Qualifications/Skills Requirements:

Candidates must be ce11ified in Radiation Oncology by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada or by the governing body in the country of current practice and must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba and preferably additional one-year general fellowship. Specialized research training is highly preferred.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, up-to-date curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to CCMB's Physician Services Manager:

Sony Gill, CancerCare Manitoba 210Ia-675 McDermot Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3E OV9 Telephone: (204) 232-0543

Fax: (204)786-0181

Email: sgill7@cancercare.mb.ca

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.