Radiation Oncologist

About Us

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) provides leadership in health promotion, early detection, treatment and research for cancer at our two cancer centres, the Allan Blair Cancer Centre in Regina, and the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. We also provide services in rural communities in partnership with hospitals through the Community Oncology Program. Provincially, we provide services to around 10,000 patients annually and our radiation oncology services account for 2,400 patients annually. Our goal is to deliver safe, person-centric care; we value teamwork, and encourage colleagues to work together. Our vision is a healthy population free from cancer, and our more than 900 dedicated employees work hard every day towards this vision.

Being a Radiation Oncologist:

Our radiation oncologists are members of care teams that include nurses, pharmacists, radiation therapists, clinical associates, dietitians, speech-language therapists, social workers, volunteers and other colleagues. Our services include active HDR gynecologic and prostate brachytherapy programs, established SRS brain and SBRT lung programs, with plans to expand in the future. Our oncologists are members of clinical trial groups including Alliance, NCIC, CTG and NRG. They are eligible for a clinical appointment in the Division of Oncology, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan and are also involved in teaching medical students and residents including at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Job Requirements

Education

 

• Degree in Medicine with subspecialty training in radiation oncology.
• Preferred candidates will have obtained or be in the final stages of obtaining Fellowship standing in Radiation Oncology with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or have equivalent education, training and experience. 
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Experience

 

• No experience required but considered an asset.

• No experience in brachytherapy required but considered an asset. 

   

Credentials

 

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.

• Must be eligible for membership and privileges with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. 

   

Other

 

• Eligible for Canadian Medical Protective Associate (CMPA) or equivalent
• Criminal record check
• Written and verbal fluency in English 

Benefits

• The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency oncologists are eligible for a clinical appointment in the Division of Oncology, College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. Additional incentives to be determined.

Allan Blair Cancer Centre Equipment:

• 3 Varian Linacs - TrueBeam
• Siemens Confidence CT
• Aria RO, Eclipse, Mobius and Velocity software
• HDR after loader and brachytherapy suite
• established SRS brain and SBRT lung programs with expansion to other sites

Saskatoon Cancer Centre Equipment:

• 3 Varian Linacs – the third TrueBeam being installed 2022.
• Siemens Confidence CT
• Aria RO, Eclipse, Mobius and Velocity software
• HDR afterloader and brachytherapy suite
• established SRS brain and SBRT lung programs with expansion to other sites