Medical Physicist - CVH PRCC Physics

About the Organization and Role

Trillium Health Partners, among Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serves diverse populations in Mississauga, West Toronto, and nearby areas through multiple sites including Credit Valley Hospital. Driven by values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and guided by the Plan to 2030 strategic roadmap, the hospital aims to pioneer health care focused on community well-being.

The Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre at Credit Valley Hospital is searching for a permanent, full-time Medical Physicist to collaborate with the medical physics team providing clinical support. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Toronto and recognized for its innovative, patient-focused radiation oncology program dedicated to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary medical physics team.
• Undertake clinical duties including acceptance testing and commissioning of new radiation equipment.
• Perform chart reviews, quality assurance procedures, and support treatment planning and delivery.
• Engage in teaching and training activities as part of the medical physics residency program.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives within the department.
• Potential to obtain an academic appointment through affiliation with the University of Toronto Department of Radiation Oncology.

Work Environment and Equipment

The Radiation Treatment Program manages over 4,000 patients annually, utilizing advanced technologies including Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators, two CT simulators (Canon Aquilion Exceed Large Bore and Philips Big Bore Brilliance), and a networked treatment planning infrastructure using Varian Eclipse and ARIA oncology information system. Clinical practices include Linac-based Stereotactic Radiosurgery with Hyper Arc, sophisticated brachytherapy suites with Elekta Nucletron afterloaders, and upcoming expansion adding Varian Halcyon units, Varian Ethos 2.0, and Xstrahl 200 Orthovoltage machines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in Medical Physics.
• Completion of a CAMPEP-accredited residency in Radiation Oncology Physics.
• Preferably current membership in the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM), or willingness to obtain within two years.
• Strong organizational capabilities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and high-quality performance are required.

Additional Information

Preference is given to Canadian citizens or permanent residents in compliance with immigration regulations, though all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Internal applicants with at least six months in their current role are also encouraged to submit applications.

Trillium Health Partners is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, providing accommodations throughout recruitment as needed. The organization fosters a safe, respectful workplace aligned with its core values.

Automated review tools including AI may assist in early application assessment, with final hiring decisions made by human recruiters.