University Health Network

Medical Physicist

University Health Network$147K — $184K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Medical Physics or related field; CCPM eligible.
  • Experience in advanced imaging and treatment planning for external beam radiation therapy and/or brachytherapy.
  • Self-motivated team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated academic productivity through publications and involvement in professional societies.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in clinical activities within the department.
  • Contribute to innovative research initiatives focused on advanced radiation therapy techniques.
  • Engage in educational and teaching activities for residents and students.
  • Support clinical development projects and collaborations.
  • Foster leadership skills and drive research in medical physics.

Benefits

  • Competitive offer packages that provide comprehensive value.
  • Membership in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).
  • Access to transit options and UHN shuttle service for convenient commuting.
  • A flexible work environment that supports work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and internal promotions.
  • Various perks including discounts on travel, dining, parking, phone plans and onsite gym access.
Full Job Description
Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 3
New or Replacement: Replacement
Job Title: Medical Physicist
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network
Department: Medical Physics
Reports to: Head of Medical Physics
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Mon - Fri
Salary: $71.10 - $88.87 per hour
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: June 19, 2026

Position Summary

The Department of Medical Physics and the Radiation Medicine Program at the Princess Margaret (PM) Cancer Centre are seeking Medical Physicists to fill permanent fulltime positions. The successful candidates will become part of a team of 30 Medical Physicists, will participate in clinical activities and will be expected to contribute to innovative research, educational activities and clinical development projects. The position will be filled at the appropriate level (Medical Physicist or Senior Medical Physicist) based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and accomplishments.

The Department of Medical Physics supports staff professional and academic growth by providing access to research and development opportunities related to topics in a set of focus areas. Topics include process automation, data science, MR-guided external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy, dose accumulation, adaptive radiotherapy, radiation dosimetry, proton and particle therapy development and clinical implementation, theranostics, functional imaging for treatment response assessment and optical techniques and biophotonics in conjunction with radiation.

The department of Medical Physics is active in education and training of medical physicists through its CAMPEP-accredited residency program at the University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology. The department also maintains a strong relationship with University of Toronto's Department of Medical Biophysics through which it established a CAMPEP-accredited Ph.D. program, providing robust access to top-notch graduate students. The successful candidates will be encouraged and supported to secure an academic appointment at the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Toronto. Cross appointment to other departments such as Medical Biophysics and Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto can be considered where appropriate.

Facility and Equipment

The PM is a world leading cancer centre with state-of-the-art imaging and radiation treatment equipment including four CT-simulators, two MR simulators, 11 C-arm linear accelerators (Elekta and Varian), two Gamma Knife units, a hybrid MR-guided brachy and external beam radiation therapy unit, an Elekta Unity MR-Linac, four Varian Ethos systems, and two HDR afterloaders (Elekta); RayStation is the core Treatment Planning System at PM for external beam whereas Ethos is the core adaptive CBCT-guided planning and delivery system. Oncentra Brachy and Oncentra Prostate are used for HDR brachytherapy, and Variseed for LDR brachytherapy. There are advanced clinical and research programs in IGRT, SBRT, brachytherapy (both HDR and LDR), adaptive planning and delivery, MR-guided planning and delivery, AI in treatment planning, radiomics, radiation physics and dosimetry, photonics, device development and translational research, with personalized radiotherapy approaches as well as a robust clinical trials program.

Duties
  • Participate in clinical activities
  • Contribute to innovative research initiatives
  • Engage in educational and teaching activities
  • Support clinical development projects


Qualifications
  • The successful candidates hold a PhD degree in Medical Physics or related field, are CCPM eligible and have experience in advanced imaging, treatment planning and delivery technologies in external beam radiation therapy and/or brachytherapy.
  • The candidates are a motivated self-starter wanting to make a difference, and a team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, eager to foster and develop their leadership skills and keen in participating in or leading clinical development and research.
  • The individual has a sustained academic productivity as evidenced by publications, grants, book chapters and committee activity in professional and scientific societies (COMP, AAPM, ASTRO, ESTRO, etc).


Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

About University Health Network

University Health Network (UHN) is a healthcare organization that provides patient care, research, and education services. The organization operates several hospitals and clinics in Toronto, Ontario, including Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. UHN offers a range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, transplantation, and rehabilitation. The organization is affiliated with the University of Toronto and is one of Canada's largest research hospitals. UHN employs over 16,000 people and serves patients from across Canada and around the world.
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