Posted 21 days ago
Radiation Therapist - Eastern Zone
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Overview
Nova Scotia Health is hiring a Radiation Therapist for its Eastern Zone, at the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. The role prepares cancer patients for radiation treatment courses, including simulation, dosimetry, and treatment delivery, plus teaching students. Permanent and long-assignment full-time positions are available at 75 hours bi-weekly, paid at $46.79 to $57.32 per hour.
Pay:
$46.79–$57.32 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare cancer patients and charts for radiation treatment courses
- Build treatment accessories such as casts
- Perform simulation and treatment localization on CT and conventional simulators
- Deliver external beam therapy and handle radioactive sources
- Teach and precept radiation therapy students and residents
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy program in Canada or recognized equivalent
- Licensed and registered with NSRMIRT
- Excellent working knowledge of relevant computer software
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- French an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | French |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Radiation Therapy |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
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- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 240 |
| View page |
Req ID: 223031
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Cancer Center
Department: CANC Radiation Therapy
Type of Employment: Permanent and Assignment Opportunities Available
Union: Based on Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union
How You Make an Impact
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services — we are a team committed to excellence in health, healing and learning across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
We are seeking compassionate Radiation Therapist to join our teams across various programs and locations, providing patient-centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career and enjoying the exceptional lifestyle Nova Scotia has to offer.
At Nova Scotia Health, the Radiation Therapist accurately and precisely prepares a cancer patient and their chart for administration of a course of radiation treatments. This includes fabrication of accessories (such as casts), treatment localization (through operation of conventional simulator and operation of CT scanner with simulation software, treatment calculations (in-depth knowledge of treatment plans, dosimetry and outputs), data entry (for record and verify system and online image acquisition system), treatment delivery including external beam therapy, handling of radioactive sources and student teaching and precepting (for radiation therapy students, residents and visiting students).
Compensation
$46.79 - $57.32 Hourly ($91, 241- $111,774 annually)
What We Offer
Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:
- Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on-demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
- Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
- Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
- Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
- Health & dental coverage
- Travel insurance
- Long-term disability protection
- Life insurance
- A defined benefit pension plan
About You
- Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program in Canada or a non-Canadian program recognized by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
- License and registration with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (NSRMIRT)
- Excellent working knowledge of relevant computer software programs
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Opportunities Available
To learn more, please visit - https://nsh.morethanmedicine.ca/radiation-therapy-careers
- Permanent full-time positions available; 75 hours bi-weekly
- Long assignment full-time positions available; 75 hours bi-weekly
What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
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