The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer. The Cancer Agency operates two treatment centres: the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre.Practice Location: Saskatoon Cancer Centre – 20 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SKPopulation Base: The population of Saskatchewan is 1.18 million. The Saskatoon Cancer Centre provides comprehensive cancer care to those living in the central and northern part of the province. The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency is seeking an individual to fill a permanent position as a full time Clinical Radiation Oncologist at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre in Saskatoon. The qualified candidate will be working as part of care teams, including nurses, pharmacists, radiation therapists, clinical associates, dietary, speech-language, social work, volunteers and other oncology and affiliated physician colleagues. The department operates Varian equipment and planning software, including three truebeam linear accelerators with MLC, OBI and cone beam imaging. CT simulator was recently replaced with a Siemens somatom confidence unit. There is an active HDR prostate brachytherapy program, and established SRS brain and SBRT lung programs, with intent to expand to other sites in the near future. The oncologists are members of clinical trial groups including Alliance, NCIC, CTG and NRG, and are involved in teaching medical students and residents periodically.

Specialty Type: Specialist - Oncologist

Qualifications:

Education:•Degree in Medicine with subspecialty training in radiation oncology. •Preferred candidates will have Fellowship in Gynecological Brachytherapy.•Preferred candidates will have obtained or be in the final stages of obtaining Fellowship standing in Radiation Oncology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have equivalent education, training and experience.Experience:•No experience required, but considered an asset.Credentials:•Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.•Must be eligible for membership and privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon.Other:•Eligible for Canadian Medical Protective Associate (CMPA) or equivalent•Criminal record check•Written and verbal fluency in English

Additional Information:

How to Apply:

For more information regarding this opportunity, contact Dr. Ali El-Gayed, Saskatoon Team Lead – Radiation Oncology, at ***@saskcancer.ca (🔒 Premium)
Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae to:

Physician Recruitment
Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
102-1848 McOrmond Drive
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7S 0A6
Email: ***@saskcancer.ca (🔒 Premium)