Cancer Care Ontario

Cancer Care Ontario (CCO), Canada�s largest cancer research, treatment and education organization, is responsible for developing an integrated cancer control system for the province of Ontario. CCO advises the provincial government on the planning of the provincial cancer system, develops standards related to the delivery of cancer programs, and promotes co-ordination and effectiveness of services provided.

As part of its mandate, CCO manages Ontario�s eight regional cancer treatment centres. Each of these centres is equipped to support modern 3D radiation treatment planning, high energy photon and electron radiation treatment, and LDR and HDR brachytherapy. In addition, several of the centres are also equipped for techniques such as virtual simulation, stereotactic radiosurgery, total body irradiation and IMRT.

CCO is currently seeking qualified applicants for the following position to join the team-based radiation services programs in its Toronto, Hamilton, London, Windsor, Ottawa, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Kingston cancer treatment centres.

MEDICAL PHYSICISTS
(Radiation Oncology)

These positions, along with support staff in mechanical and electronics technology, physics technology and computer systems, supply routine radiotherapy physics support to our radiation programs. In addition, they develop improvements to the radiotherapy programs through involvement in leading edge research and development initiatives. Current programs are underway in radiobiology, medical laser physics, and precision radiation therapy. Groups at various centres are working on improvements to verification imaging, dose calculation algorithm development and novel dosimetry systems. Qualified Medical Physicists are encouraged to assume academic appointments with affiliated universities, and are active participants in CCO�s programs for training clinical medical physicists.

The ideal candidates will be caring professionals who possess a good working knowledge of the medical physics of radiation therapy, and who are able to integrate quickly and easily into the radiation program teams. Radiation therapy physics experience in diverse roles and settings would be an asset.

Succesfull candidates will have a Ph.D. or MSc. in medical physics or related discipline from a recognized university, at least two years clinical experience, and membership or eligibility for membership in the Canade GreekCollege of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM). A record of productivity in research or development activity will be a definite asset. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

Compensation for the positions of Senior and Medical Physicist is under negotiation effective December 1998, and currently ranges from $54,727 to $82,770 including a market retention bonus. CCO also offers competitive benefits, and will reimburse relocation expenses for successful candidates.

Qualified candidates for the above positions are invited to submit resumes and proof of qualification to: Provincial Human Resources, Cancer Care Ontario, 620 University Avenue, 15^th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L7. Fax: (416) 971-5400.

In accordance with GreekImmigration requirements, preference will be given to Greekcitizens and permanent residents of Canada. We are an equal opportunity employer

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