Executive Director, Clinical Medical Physicist - BC Cancer Provincial

Executive Director, Clinical Medical Physicist
BC Cancer
Provincial, BC

This is a provincial position and can work out of any of the 6 regional Cancer Centers.

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director Operations, the Executive Director, Clinical Medical Physics is responsible for overseeing BC Cancer’s Provincial Medical Physics Department, BC Cancer’s Provincial Physics Residency Program and for providing senior level strategic clinical and administrative leadership to the BC Cancer Regional Leaders and Medical Physicists in the Regional Centres. The Executive Director, Clinical Medical Physics is responsible for leading and promoting excellence in medical physics standards, practice, and quality of care through complex medical physics planning, consultation, education and knowledge translation. The Executive Director oversees the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring the use of evidence/best practice standards and research to address professional, program and patient needs. The Executive Director is responsible for developing the vision for Professional Practice, with collaboration from regional operations, and ensuring alignment with the mission and strategic goals of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) and BC Cancer. This includes representing the professional practice perspective in decision-making forums across the organization at a provincial and national level.

What you’ll do

• Provide senior level strategic clinical and administrative leadership that supports the Provincial Department of Medical Physics’ provincial strategy, to all BC Cancer’s medical physicist leaders in the Department of Medical Physics in accordance with the highest standards of practice and as required by regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of provincial strategies such as the implementation of new technology, new machine acceptance and commissioning standards, and machine maintenance using evidence-based practice standards to support safe, competent, and ethical practice.
• Develop and evaluate provincial medical physicist professional practice strategic priorities across the Health System, including program development, accreditation, standardization, and quality assurance.
• Champion quality improvement across BC Cancer by developing, implementing, and monitoring provincial quality improvement initiatives and quality assurance frameworks for medical physics. Establishes discipline-specific and inter-disciplinary practice councils and committees, and professional practice linkages within BC Cancer, PHSA, regional Health Authorities, educational institutions, and community agencies
• Oversee the faculty and residents in the Provincial Physics Residency Program. This includes the recruitment and performance of residents, financial budget, strategic planning and continued residency program accreditation through CAMPEP.
• Establish and maintain an infrastructure conducive to research, education and innovation initiatives. Develops, implements, and monitors research and academic agendas for the Clinical Medical Physics Professional Practice portfolio. Develops and ensures the achievement of standards, quality indicators, and outcomes across BC Cancer.
• Promote evidence-based practice and share knowledge about current research and literature including innovation in practice. Translate and synthesize research data and outcomes for effective knowledge transfer to medical physics, radiation therapy, radiation oncology professionals and other staff.
• Oversee radiation oncology informatics at BC Cancer. Advance the use of informatics and technology, such as automation, planning and treatment systems, in support of clinical practice in medical physics. Conduct research and development on best practice techniques, equipment and other topics related to cancer care from a provincial professional practice perspective.
• Represent the professional discipline at key local, provincial, national, and international forums.

What you bring

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP accredited medical physics program OR Ph.D. degree in physics and a certificate from a CAMPEP accredited medical physics program. Completion of a CAMPEP accredited residency program and at least fifteen (15) years of closely related experience including at least five years of progressive senior level leadership experience. Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification AND Fellowship in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (FCCPM) certification are required. National and/or international recognition in the field of medical physics, including peer reviewed literature contributions, grant funding, involvement in national or international professional bodies, and academic involvement. Established track record as a teacher and supervisor of graduate students in Medical Physics. A combination of education, experience and demonstrated ability, recognized both internally and externally as equivalent, may be acceptable.

• Comprehensive knowledge of professional practice issues and future directions at provincial and national levels.
• Demonstrated ability to advance strategic initiatives, manage people, and shared budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, facilitation and leadership skills. Sound decision-making and proven leadership in challenging climates where consensus building is a key for success.
• Adheres to the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists code of ethics. Comprehensive understanding of professional practice issues and legislation.
• Demonstrated experience advancing professional practice. Superior interpersonal, communication, facilitation and leadership skills.
• Ability to set and accomplish objectives and manage expectations.
• Demonstrated aptitude for innovative, progressive thinking.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to foster a collaborative team approach to decision making.
• Proven ability to negotiate and mediate resolution to complex situations.
• Ability to interact tactfully and effectively with staff and others at all organizational levels both internally and externally.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

You have:

• Demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

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 and development.
• 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.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $206,722 – $310,084/Year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.

Location: This is a provincial position and can work out of any of the 6 regional Cancer Centers.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Hours of Work: Monday- Friday; 0800-1600, or as operationally required.

Requisition Number: 187620E

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. 

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). 

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 – Create equity – Be courageous.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

Attention current employees of PHSA:

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The internal job posting expires on August 19, 2025 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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