Medical Oncologist - BC Cancer - Kamloops

Medical Oncologist
Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Kamloops, BC

Join one of the world's renowned cancer organizations. BC Cancer is looking for a Medical Oncologist to join its Kamloops Satellite Clinic team, operated by BC Cancer – Kelowna, and located in British Columbia’s beautiful Interior Region.  

As a part of the province’s 10-year BC cancer action plan, BC Cancer, in partnership with Interior Health, is building a new cancer centre at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops to bring cancer care closer to home for patients and families facing cancer.

The successful applicant will:

• Work with a well-established team of specialized medical oncologists, GP oncologists, and allied health professionals.

• Participate in clinical, research, administrative and educational activities. 

• Report to the Department Head of Medical Oncology at BC Cancer – Kelowna.

• Have an opportunity to be a part of the exciting development of the new cancer centre at Royal Inland Hospital.

Service contract and salary options are available.

What you bring:

• Fellowship standing in the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine, along with a certificate of Special Competence in Medical Oncology.

• Eligibility for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. 

• Eligibility for appointment to medical staff of BC Cancer, and Royal Inland Hospital.

• Eligibility for a clinical appointment to the University of British Columbia, Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine.

Kamloops is a vibrant city that offers a unique blend of urban and outdoor living. With a population of over 90,000 people, Kamloops is the second-largest city in the Interior and is a popular destination for tourists and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Kamloops is strategically located at the intersection of Western Canada’s four major highways: the Coquihalla (Hwy 5), TransCanada (Hwy 1), Yellowhead (Hwy 5), and Highway 97; is serviced by both national railways, is the meeting location of the South and North Thompson Rivers and home to the Kamloops Airport. Kamloops is home to Canada’s most comprehensive university, Thompson Rivers University, is Canada’s Tournament Capital, and has a lifestyle like no other with 82 parks, over 200 lakes within an hour’s drive, close access to two ski hills and 13 diverse golf courses.

For more information, please contact: 

Dr. Susan Ellard
Department Head, Medical Oncology
BC Cancer - Kelowna
Email: 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
Email:shelley.breen@PHSA.ca

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

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 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