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At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.

Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.

We currently have an opportunity for a Medical Physics Resident. This is a two year training program until January 2027.

How Medical Physics Resident support our teams at Grand River Hospital:

The Medical Physics Department of Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC) is recruiting for a Medical Physics Resident. This is a two-year training program for medical physicists supporting radiation oncology. The successful applicant will receive hands-on training covering all aspects of clinical radiation oncology physics, including radiation dosimetry, external beam treatment planning, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, radiation safety, image-guided radiation therapy, and quality assurance of radiation therapy equipment. Residents are also expected to conduct research and to be active participants in teaching. Successful completion of the residency program will be determined by examination at the end of the two year term.

At the completion of the program, the resident will have the knowledge and experience required to apply for clinical certification by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM).

Grand River Hospital (GRH) is a 630 bed comprehensive community hospital located in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario that provides patient-centered care to more than 775,000 residents in the Region of Waterloo and the surrounding communities. The Oncology Program treats over 2000 new patients per year. The Centre is equipped with 5 TrueBeam linear accelerators, 2 Sensational Open CT Simulators, 1 Ortho-voltage X-ray unit, Eclipse Treatment Planning System, and a Bravos HDR brachytherapy suite. GRRCC Medical Physics department offers a team-oriented working environment.

At Grand River Hospital, the Medical Physics Resident will have the following:

The preferred entry requirement is a PhD in Medical Physics or a related program with completion of a CAMPEP accredited graduate program or certificate program. Minimum requirement is eligibility for a residency program as per CAMPEP. Candidates should also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated research ability and a strong interest in working with a multi-disciplinary medical team are also assets. While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, in accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

An application will consist of a covering letter which describes the candidate's background and motivation for applying to the program, a detailed CV., including the names of three professional references, and official university transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools. The Residency Program offers a competitive salary and benefits package during the training program and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic medical physics team. Additional information about the Residency Program may be obtained from: Dr Ernest Osei, PhD., FCCPM, Program Director, ernest.osei@grhosp.on.ca or 519 749 4300 ext. 5407. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:
• A thorough onboarding and orientation program
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
• Career mentorship
• Wellness programs

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.