Head, Department of Radiation Oncology
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Competition # 415-24-713505515
Department: Radiation Oncology
The Department Radiation Oncology, CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB), and Section of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba (U of M) are seeking applications for Head of Radiation Oncology at CancerCare Manitoba and Section Head in the Section of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Max Rady College of Medicine.
Candidates must be eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba and Certified in Radiation Oncology by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC). Candidates are required to have demonstrated research acumen, administrative experience and hold preferably an academic position of Associate professor or higher. Formal training or certification in the field of administration would be considered an asset.
The Radiation Oncology Program is built on three main pillars of strength: Radiation Oncology, Medical Physics and Radiation Therapy. The Head of the Department would be responsible for Radiation Oncology pillar and is a member of several CCMB teams. In addition to clinical responsibilities (50% time allocation), the candidate is expected to foster an academic and scholarly environment within the department. Preference will be given to applicants with proven leadership skills.
The Radiation Oncology Program offers state-of-the-art radiation-based clinical services primarily located in Winnipeg with an additional site in Brandon. The program is committed to person-centred care, meeting or exceeding national wait time standards, and quality improvement initiatives to support a safe environment for all while continuing to change and develop with the implementation of new technology.
Radiation Oncologists see approximately 4,500 consultations per annum from Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario, encompassing a population of 1.3 million. The program has seven linear accelerators and three CT simulators of which one linear accelerator and one CT simulator are located in Brandon. The radiation therapy computer systems have an integrated electronic medical record, which allows for the safe and efficient documentation, communication and transfer of patient treatment information across cancer services in Manitoba.
The program offers IMRT, IGRT, VMAT and DIBH treatment techniques with SBRT in major disease site groups. The Winnipeg site also offers brachytherapy for gynae patients and an orthovoltage unit for superficial treatment of skin cancers. CancerCare Manitoba also partners with Shared Health Manitoba and operates a dedicated SBRT Radiosurgery unit and a Gamma Knife SRS unit at the Health Sciences Centre. The Radiation Oncology program will also be installing an MRI simulator in the near future.
CancerCare Manitoba and the University of Manitoba are strongly committed to equity and diversity within its communities and especially welcome applications from women, members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
Application accompanied by a CV, a brief outline of specific interests and goals in both the short and long term, a list of publications and the names and addresses of three referees should be sent to:
Human Resources CancerCare Manitoba
4009-675 McDermot Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0V9
Telephone: (204) 787-2809 Fax: (204) 786-0181
E-mail: ccmbaskhr@cancercare.mb.ca
Closing date: applications will be accepted until position is filled; however, early application is advised.
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.
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.