Senior Medical Physicist, Radiation Therapy - BC Cancer Kelowna

Senior Medical Physicist, Radiation Therapy
BC Cancer
Kelowna, BC

Under the leadership of the Regional Leader, Clinical Medical Physics, the Senior Medical Physicist provides advanced physics and other specialized skills to support the technical requirements of planning and treatment of Radiation Therapy patients. The Senior Medical Physicists works independently or collaboratively in all aspects of clinical and project activities. The Senior Medical Physicist provides mentorship, training, and direct guidance as required to Medical Physicists and Medical Physicist Residents. The Senior Medical Physicist demonstrates leadership in professional practice and in areas such as, research, academic or teaching programs in the field of Medical Physics, and strategic planning activities of the department and other organizational initiatives.

Based in Kelowna initially, with future permanent relocation to Kamloops Cancer Centre.

What you’ll do

• Develop and oversee one or more key programs within the Radiation Therapy department, such as Treatment Planning, LDR/HDR Brachytherapy, SABR, SRS, Quality Assurance, and Radiation Safety, to ensure that the latest evidence-based and safe radiation therapy treatments are available to patients.
• Provide direct support of patient treatment, including external beam, brachytherapy and other specialized radiation techniques, by ensuring accuracy of the predicted dose and the calculated treatment parameters to deliver the prescribed radiation therapy dose to the identified anatomical volume. Consult with physicians and Radiation Therapists regarding treatment strategies.
• Develop and administer the technical aspects of the radiation oncology quality assurance program by measuring, verifying, and evaluating all equipment used in the support of radiation therapy. Direct vendor service personnel and staff regarding corrective actions and trouble-shooting difficult or unusual system problems.
• Ensure staff adheres with radiation safety procedures. Participate in the monitoring of radiation levels, radiation facility design, control of radioactive source inventory, assessment of any radiation incidents, and assurance that all aspects of license compliance are met. Provide training in radiation safety to all appropriate staff.
• Lead, research, develop, and implement new clinical devices, techniques, and concepts, and ensure seamless transfer into the radiation therapy program by collaborating with Radiation Oncologists and other professionals. Develop policies and procedures, assist in the development and implementation of clinical trials, and provides training to staff accordingly.
• Remain up-to-date in all radiation therapy equipment and new technologies, and ensure that both meet the needs of the program. Participate in the assessment of equipment at time of acquisition or upgrade as well as decommissioning old equipment and commissioning equipment for clinical use.
• Test and determine the functional and operational fitness of equipment to be used for radiation therapy patients following commissioning, repair or service, and other adjustments. Provide work direction to Radiation Therapy Service Technologists, Physics Assistants and Tool and Die Makers as well as external service personnel.
• Develop curriculum and teaches Medical Physics and related subjects to students, residents and staff at BC Cancer and other institutions, including delivering a continuing education program to other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Maintain up-to-date level of Medical Physics expertise. 

What you bring

Qualifications:

• M.Sc. or 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 eight (8) years of closely related experience.
• Established track record.
• Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM) or American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification required.
• A combination of education, experience and demonstrated ability, recognized internally as equivalent, may be acceptable. Fellowship in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (FCCPM) certification is required within two (2) years of entering this level. 
• 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 healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• 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, Anti-racism Data 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:

• Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of medical radiation therapy physics services.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, analytical, oral and written communication and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated independent decision making skills and ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead major projects and interdisciplinary teams within radiation oncology.
• Demonstrated contributions to advancement of the profession.
• Adheres to the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists code of ethics.
• 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: $170,841 - $256,262/ 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.

Location: 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3. Based in Kelowna initially, with future permanent relocation to Kamloops Cancer Centre.

Applications accepted until position is filled. 

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0800-1600

Requisition Number: 191541E

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 – Create equity – Be courageous.

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

PHSA and BC Cancer are 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 November 26, 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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