Oncology Assistant

About Us

At Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, we are more than just a health-care provider – we're a community dedicated to making a profound difference in the lives of our patients. Our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality care and be at the forefront of medical innovation.

Being an Oncology Assistant:

We are currently seeking skilled and compassionate international medical graduates with a passion for oncology to join our team. Through our unique in-house training program, successful candidates will receive training in oncology and specific disease sites. The Oncology Assistant will work under the supervision of oncologists for the care of Adult Medical, Radiation Oncology and Hematology out-patients through investigations, symptomatic management and coordination of ancillary services and discharge planning.

In this role, you will collaborate with oncologists in the evaluation of out-patient new consultations, follow-ups and patients on treatment. You will work in a shared care model in a specific area of Oncology or Hematology and work directly with this area, in collaboration with an oncologist. You will obtain patient history, perform physical examinations, evaluate results of diagnostic blood tests and imaging scans, perform toxicity assessments, write common prescriptions, and continue systematic therapy, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and endocrine therapy. You will work under the supervision of a qualified oncologist/hematologist, and spend one year training in this model of care. At the end of this year of training, you will begin practicing more independently while remaining under the supervision of a qualified oncologist.

 

Job Requirements
Qualifications
  • A medical degree from a university listed in either the WHO or FAIMER directory
  • Must have passed Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part One
  • Passed English proficiency exam required by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan
  • Current ACLS or an equivalent program in resuscitation appropriate for the physician’s domain of practice
  • Membership and licensure in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan (CPSS) as an Oncology Assistant
  • Current criminal record check
Benefits

We offer a highly competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Current Opportunities and How to Apply

If you are excited about the prospect of making a significant impact in the field of oncology/hematology and want to be a part of our dynamic team of health-care professionals, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV via email to physician.careers@saskcancer.ca. We thank all candidates for their interest. 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applicants will be ongoing. 

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.