General Practitioner in Medical Oncology - BC Cancer - Kelowna

General Practitioner in Oncology
Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE). Part-time options available.
Kelowna, BC

Join one of the world's renowned cancer organizations. BC Cancer is looking for a General Practitioner in Oncology to join its Kelowna team, located in British Columbia’s beautiful Southern Interior Region. This clinician will work primarily with a newly established Gynecological Oncology Surgery program established, in partnership with Interior Health.

Reporting to the Department Head of Medical Oncology at BC Cancer – Kelowna, the GPO will become part of a well-established team of Oncologists and GPOs in Kelowna, and more broadly, the growing GPO network regionally and provincially, which provides excellent opportunities for networking and education.  

The successful applicant will:

• Work with a team of specialized surgeons, oncologists and allied health professionals at this Centre
• Participate in the treatment and follow up of patients, including curative and palliative treatment planning.
• Engage in clinical trials, as the opportunities arise.

Service contract and salary options are available. This is a 1.0 FTE position, however part-time applications will also be considered.

What you bring:

• Eligibility for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. (FRCP, FRCS or CCFP)
• Eligibility for appointment to medical staff of BC Cancer, and Kelowna General Hospital.
• Eligibility for appointment to the University of British Columbia.
• In-patient and oncology experience is an asset but is not required. No previous experience in medical oncology is required; BC Cancer will support your training, involving both didactic virtual teaching, and in-clinic patient-related instruction.

Kelowna is a vibrant mid-sized city in the Southern Interior region of British Columbia, surrounded by lakes, mountains, and vineyards. Situated in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is also known for dry sunny summers and mild winters with fresh powder snow in the mountains. There is a vibrant Arts scene, including Ballet, Opera, Symphony, and multiple theatre groups. Kelowna also is home to UBC Okanagan, a medical school campus, international airport, and a growing hub for technology and aerospace companies. Altogether, Kelowna’s natural environment, developed facilities and infrastructure, and its strong sense of community bolsters its reputation as a tourist destination and a great place to live.

For more information, please contact: 

Dr. Susan Ellard
Department Head, Medical Oncology
BC Cancer - Kelowna
sellard@bccancer.bc.ca

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:

Shelley Breen
Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
shelley.breen@phsa.ca

Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until it is filled.

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.

What we do:

BC Cancer (www.bccancer.bc.ca) 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 and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. 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.

For more information on all that the PHSA has to offer, please visit: http://careers.phsa.ca

For more information about BC Cancer, please visit: www.bccancer.bc.ca