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Medical Physicist

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a Medical Physicist within its Cancer Care Program for permanent full-time work after completing a Medical Physics Residency. The role supports radiation safety, treatment planning, therapy machine calibration and quality assurance, and includes equipment selection and commissioning. The posting offers up to $20,000 bursary funding for current residents with a return-in-service commitment, plus relocation assistance and health coverage.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide professional support for radiation safety and treatment planning
  • Calibrate therapy machines and perform quality assurance
  • Participate in selecting, acceptance testing and commissioning radiation equipment
  • Contribute to developing new technologies and techniques

Requirements summary:

  • Accredited MSc or PhD in Medical Physics
  • Currently enrolled in a Medical Physics Residency Program
  • Eligible for MCCPM certification in Radiation Oncology Physics
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team

Tools & skills

Radiation therapy equipment
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-01-12
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentPhysicians & advanced practice
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsMCCPM, ABR
EducationMaster’s degree (required), Doctorate (required)
Fields of studyMedical Physics
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Relocation assistance

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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HeadquartersSt. John's
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Job description

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY
MEDICAL PHYSICIST BURSARY
CANCER CARE

About Us
At NL Health Services we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality care and service possible to the people in our communities, in our region, and in the province. To do that,
we employ qualified, competent, and caring individuals who are dedicated to their professions and to our vision of Healthy People, Healthy Communities.

The Cancer Care Program of NL Health Services has a provincial mandate to deliver cancer care to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Cancer Care Program operates.
the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre in St. John's and regional cancer centres in Corner Brook, Gander and Grand Falls.

The Opportunity
The future workforce for qualified Medical Physicists in Newfoundland and Labrador is growing in the tertiary centre in St. John's and a new centre opened in Corner Brook in
2024. The Medical Physicist will be responsible for the professional support for clinical services such as radiation safety, treatment planning, calibration of therapy machines
and quality assurance. Candidates will be expected to participate in selecting, acceptance testing and commissioning of new radiation therapy equipment, and will have the
opportunity to participate in the development and implementation of new technologies or techniques.

Permanent Full Time Employment as a Medical Physicist upon completion of Medical Physics Residency

Up to $20,000 bursary funding for current Medical Physics Residents with a return-in-service commitment

Relocation assistance, comprehensive health coverage, including optional dental insurance, Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Prerequisite Requirements
" Successful completion of an accredited MSc or PhD in Medical Physics
" Currently enrolled in an accredited Medical Physics Residency Program
" Eligible for Certification in Radiation Oncology Physics by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (MCCPM) is required (eligible for Certification as a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or of the American Board of Medical Physics is considered equivalent)
" Demonstrated strong commitment to high clinical standards
" Demonstrated strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills
" Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as a member of an interdisciplinary team
" A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required

Financial Assistance
Financial assistance up to $20,000 bursary funding for current Medical Physics Residents. A return-in-service agreement in Cancer Care will be required, and the length of
the return-in-service will depend on the total amount of funding provided.

If the prerequisite requirements are met, applicants will be assessed for financial support based on a combination of screening criteria such as academic grades and interview(s).

Further information regarding this opportunity can be obtained by emailing Laurie Yetman at [email protected].

Competition Number: VAC0002826

To Apply
To apply please submit your resume/cover letter online clearly demonstrating your commitment and how you meet the requirements
as outlined above. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition number: VAC0002826
and employee number. Please ensure that you fill out all sections of the application.

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