Summer Co-op Student in Medical Physics

BC Cancer

Prince George, BC

The medical physics department in Prince George is currently seeking a summer student to assist with research and technical developments in our Cancer Centre. The successful applicant will participate in innovative projects that drive improvements in the quality of care for cancer patients in our community. With the variety of work ongoing, there are many opportunities to match your skills and interests with a particular area of focus, or grow though new experiences and challenges.

What you'll do

• Assist in evaluating novel 3D printing materials for the fabrication of custom patient devices.
• Perform data collection and support analysis of software for automatic anatomical contouring.
• Maintain clear and concise documentation of progress in assigned activities.
• Complete research ethics training if working with human data, and respect the principles of patient privacy and confidentiality
• Provide periodic progress reports to departmental supervisors.
• Safeguard patient safety, privacy and confidentiality when working with patient data.

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate physics, engineering or computer science program. Candidates with exceptional extra-curricular programming experience in C# or Python may also be considered.
• Must be able to work on-site in Prince George without relocation assistance.
• All employees of PHSA must be fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.

You 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.).

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until August 31, 2023)
Location: 1215 Lethbridge Street ; Prince George, BC, V2M 7E9
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday; 0730 - 1530, 0800 - 1600, 0830 - 1630
Requisition # 145175E

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

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

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

(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 (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, 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.

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.bcancer.bc.ca