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1 ‑ Full Time ‑ Physics Associate (Dos)

Medical Physics

The Treatment Planner provides patient treatment planning services for the Radiation Therapy Operational Network

(RTON) using dedicated computer systems and other specialized resources to produce optimal treatment plans.

* MRT(T) with CMRTO certification and/or a B.Sc. in Physics, or equivalent, from a recognized university.

* Minimum of two years experience in computerized treatment planning with relevant systems preferred.

* Maintain a Dosimetry Certificate (CDC) credential from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation

Technologists (CAMRT), a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD) credential from the Medical Dosimetrist

Certification Board (MDCB) of the United States, or equivalent.

* Working knowledge of treatment planning techniques for external beam teletherapy and/or high

dose rate brachytherapy.

* Strong aptitude in three‑dimensional visualization, perception, and interpretation.

* Basic computer skills and familiarity with standard PC‑based software packages.

* Working knowledge of the principles of radiation protection and radiation safety.

* Working familiarity with human anatomy and established treatment protocols.

* Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff in a multidisciplinary health care

environment.

* Performance of duties with flexible work hours as required.

* Participation on TBRHSC or RTON committees as appropriate.

* Performance of other clinical service duties as assigned by the Director of Medical Physics, or designate.

Salary Range: $33.552 to 45.772

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &

Safety.

The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient

and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and

commitment to this care philosophy.

Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is

imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this

position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Friday, 25 February, 2022.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our

website.

Posted: February 11, 2022

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