Reference #: 104390

Start Date: September 2, 2025

Salary: $33.04 per hour to $34.67 per hour (MSc), $36.38 per hour to $37.97 per hour (PhD)

Close Date: January 31, 2025

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The Physics Department at the Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre is seeking applicants for two temporary full-time Medical Physics Residency positions starting September 2, 2025. This two-year training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP).

The successful candidate will join a team of 15 Medical Physicists, 3 Medical Physics Associates, 15 Dosimetrists, and a third Medical Physics resident involved in the radiation therapy of cancer and will benefit from a comprehensive on-the-job experience. The Resident will participate in clinical rotations, including radiation safety, radiation dosimetry, treatment planning, brachytherapy, imaging, and quality assurance of all radiation therapy equipment. Specialty programs at the Verspeeten include Helical Tomotherapy, High Dose Rate (HDR) and Low Dose Rate (LDR) brachytherapy, stereotactic radiation therapy/surgery, respiratory motion management with Gating and Surface-Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT). The Medical Physics Residency program will provide successful applicants with opportunities to participate in clinical development projects, teaching, and mentorship of undergraduate students. Courses in Radiation Physics and Radiation Biology are available at Western University during this position's tenure (if required). The training period ends with an oral examination for certification as a Radiation Oncology Medical Physicist within Ontario. A copy of the Medical Physicist Training Syllabus is available from the Human Resources Department.

Qualifications:
-Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Canada, or non-permanent Canadian resident, provided the applicant is authorized to work in Canada
-Successful completion of a Master's Degree (M.Sc.) in Physics or a related subject with CAMPEP certification (students from non-CAMPEP-accredited graduate programs may require course bridging)
-Ph.D. in Physics is highly recommended
-High degree of interest, enthusiasm, and commitment to patient care and research
-Ability to participate in clinical service and research
-Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
-Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
-Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family-centered care
-Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
-Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose, and values
-Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

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