Requisition number
GPOGyn
Date posted
02/27/2026
General Practitioner in Oncology, Gyne Onc BC Cancer - Kelowna
Regular Full/Part-Time, Flexible FTE
Kelowna, BC
BC Cancer - Kelowna is looking for a family physician to work full time within the Gynecologic Oncology division as a General Practitioner in Oncology (GPO). The GPO works collaboratively with Gynecologic Oncologists and other medical specialists, nurses and clerical staff in an interdisciplinary working environment. The role includes ambulatory care of patients on therapy and in follow up. There is a component of the role that supports inpatient care as well. There is no on call service associated with this role
Sindi Ahluwalia Hawkins Centre for the Southern Interior, located in Kelowna, BC, offers a full range of services in Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Palliative care and support services such as Nutrition, Clinical Trials and Patient and Family Counseling.
In addition to being licensed to practice as a family physician in British Columbia, you will also meet the requirements for appointment as a member of the medical staff at BC Cancer and Kelowna General Hospital. In-patient and oncology experience is an asset but is not required.
You must also be suitable for appointment to the University of British Columbia. No previous experience in medical oncology is required; the department will support the successful applicant in developing the requisite expertise for the role.
Kelowna offers an unparalleled lifestyle, seamlessly blending outdoor adventures like diverse watersports on Okanagan Lake and winter fun at Big White with acclaimed wine tours. This vibrant city also boasts an exciting culinary scene and a booming tech industry. Kelowna is also home to the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus, (UBCO) and an international airport, Kelowna provides a unique environment for a high quality of life.
Successful candidates will have:
- Demonstrated deep understanding of their personal learning journey related 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.
- 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.
Core Competencies:
- Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
- Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing 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.).
To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to: Shelley Dutchin
Physician Recruitment
[email protected] Applications will be reviewed immediately and the positions will remain open until it is filled. Back to search result
