MEDICAL ONCOLOGIST - Locum

The R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre (RSMDRCC) is seeking a locum Medical Oncologist to join the existing team of 14 medical oncologists, one GP oncologist, and 7 hematologists. 

RSMDRCC is a well-integrated highly regarded cancer centre in Ontario and provides comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer management to a population of approximately 1.6 million people. Our disease sites include gastrointestinal, lung, breast, gynecological, skin and genitourinary cancers, with plans for additional sites in the future. Our hematologists provide care for all hematological malignancies as well as benign diagnoses. In addition to the well-established medical oncology program, we also have a strong radiation program with 12 radiation oncologists providing external-beam radiotherapy (including SBRT, SRS), as well as an active brachytherapy program for prostate, gynecologic and skin malignancies. Our Centre hosts the Central East Thoracic surgical oncology program, and is a Gynecology Oncology Centre. 

There is an active regional program and the successful candidate would be expected to provide onsite clinical service at oncology clinics situated in Oshawa and Peterborough (Peterborough Regional Health Centre); two days per week in Peterborough (4 half day clinics) and one day in Oshawa (2 half day clinics). The successful candidate will primarily treat gastrointestinal cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer. There are no overnight or weekend call responsibilities.

The successful applicant must be eligible for licensing as a specialist in Ontario and have Canadian Certification in Medical Oncology at the time of appointment. The locum is from June 1, 2026- Nov 27, 2026.

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Position Details:

·     Locum Term:                          June 1, 2026 – November 27, 2026

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of interest and CV with contact information for three referees (including your current Chief or Program Director) to:

Dr. Orit Freedman, Department Chief, Oncology. Email: ***@lh.ca (🔒 Premium)

Tel: (***-***-**** (🔒 Premium) x 33720.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

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