Requisition number
DH Rad Onc K
Date posted
07/21/2026
Department Head, Radiation OncologyBC Cancer - Kamloops (Community Oncology Network Royal Inland Hospital)
Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
Kamloops, BC
The Opportunity In accordance with the established vision and values of BC Cancer and the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), the Department Head, Radiation Oncology provides medical leadership, strategic direction, and oversight to support the continued development and expansion of Radiation Oncology services in Kamloops.
Reporting to the Executive Medical Director, BC Cancer Kelowna (or designate), the Department Head works closely with site leadership, provincial program leaders, and Medical Affairs to support clinical planning, workforce development, and operational readiness aligned with the centre's growth trajectory.
What you'll do - Provide leadership for the Radiation Oncology department and represent Medical Staff perspectives
- Establish departmental policies, procedures, and clinical standards
- Lead planning aligned with service growth and expansion
- Support quality, safety, and performance initiatives
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and development of medical staff
- Promote research, teaching, and academic partnerships
- Collaborate with Interior Health and regional partners
- Commitment and compensation
Core Competencies: Applicants must be eligible for licensure in British Columbia and must have obtained their Fellowship in Radiation Oncology from the RCPSC (or hold an equivalent qualification) by the time of appointment. The successful applicant will receive a clinical appointment with the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Radiation Oncology, and will have privileges through both the Provincial Health Services Authority and our partner health authority, Interior Health, at the Royal Inland Hospital, a tertiary referral centre in the region. Canadian Immigration regulations accord preference to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants.
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging and Indigenous Cultural Safety. Demonstrates action-oriented practices addressing Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as confronting/addressing broader issues of racism and discrimination. Exhibits strong DEI and anti-racism competencies/skills to lead by example fostering a culture of continuous learning, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).
Skills & Knowledge
- Demonstrated deep understanding of their personal learning/unlearning journey in relation to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Able to articulate and share this journey to motivate and inspire others enhancing a culture of learning/unlearning and self-reflection.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the social, economic, political realities of settler-colonialism and impacts on Indigenous peoples in social and health contexts as well as knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments in the foundational documents: 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, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, and the Distinctions Based Approach.
This leadership role is supported through an annual administrative stipend of $15,000 in addition to the compensation of a 1.0 FTE Oncologist. The department head spends half of their work time providing patient care and half of their time doing administrative work of the department head role. What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
