Radiation Oncology in Surrey

BC Cancer - Surrey is a full-service academic cancer center located in the western Fraser Valley. We are seeking permanent radiation oncologists to join our staff of 17 Radiation Oncologists, 3 part-time General Practitioners in Oncology and one full-time nurse practitioner, working within the provincial Radiation Therapy program at BC Cancer. Surrey is located approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Vancouver in a rapidly growing, diverse community which is home to both families, universities and a budding, multicultural urban centre.

BC Cancer - Surrey has 5 linear accelerators and an orthovoltage unit. We treat all tumor sites and offer comprehensive Stereotactic services including specific SRS, thoracic, liver/abdomen, spine and GU stereotactic teams. SABR treatment of primary cancers (e.g. lung, liver, prostate) and oligometastatic / oligoprogressive disease is provided. Prostate and Gynecologic brachytherapy is planned on-site and delivered at the Abbotsford centre about 35 km away.

Our department has an active academic program. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver excellent patient care, be involved in teaching of medical students and residents, and carry out clinical research. We offer a strong multidisciplinary clinical trials group and have wide-ranging research opportunities through local collaborations with Surrey Memorial Hospital, University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University, as well as Provincial projects through the BC Cancer tumor groups and outcomes units.

Career enhancement opportunities are plentiful with participation in education and patient care quality improvement projects. We have 2 positions available, and disease site coverage is negotiable for the suitable candidate. We are looking for individuals who are collegial and work well with our existing team.

The successful applicant will be recommended for a clinical appointment in the Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at UBC and will have privileges through both the Provincial Health Services Authority, and our partner health authority at the Surrey Memorial Hospital. The successful applicant must be eligible for licensure in British Columbia, must have obtained a Fellowship in Radiation Oncology from the RCPSC or hold an equivalent qualification by the time of appointment, and must meet the requirements for appointment to medical staff of BC Cancer and Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Canadian Immigration regulations accord preference to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants. All qualified applicants may apply by sending their curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references in confidence to: Health Match BC.

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to: HealthMatch BC. Applications will be reviewed immediately and the position will remain open until it is filled. We hire on the basis of merit and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We recognise that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can come to work and be their best, authentic self. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

BC Cancer is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province.

Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalised groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA's North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalisation faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognising the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities.

PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.