Medical Oncologist, Grande Prairie Cancer Centre

BMJ Careers


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Grande Prairie, AB
Contract type: Contractor
Opportunity

The Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Community Oncology in conjunction with University of Alberta invite applications for a full-time Medical Oncologist position at the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC) in Grande Prairie, Alberta to start as soon as possible.

The successful applicant will become a member of a multidisciplinary cancer program located at the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC) site in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and will join a team of Medical and Radiation Oncologists, Nurse Practitioners and medical support staff working in the North Zone.

Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services provides strong mentorship and professional development support and promotes active academic collaboration between the colleagues in the regional and tertiary Oncology sites in Alberta. Cancer Care Alberta is currently working on a clinical trial program initiative in the Community Oncology, and the successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to contribute to the clinical trial program development.

Location:

Grande Prairie Cancer Centre

11205 110 Street, Grande Prairie, Alberta

Community Information

With a bustling community and awe-striking landscapes, Grande Prairie has many recreational activities to suit any type of adventurer. Explore the fossil-filled Pipestone Creek or the many trails of Muskoseepi Park. Take in art at Alberta’s second largest art gallery, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. Year-round, Grande Prairie delivers memorable experiences.

Its modern economy is based on agriculture, forest products, and the oil and natural gas industry, augmented by tourism. Grande Prairie Regional College was established in 1966. It's a good choice for anyone looking for a more isolated lifestyle with amenities like the largest Alberta cities. All in all, it's a great place to live, work, and play.

Cancer Care Alberta (CCA) provides a comprehensive and coordinated system of care to meet the needs of Albertans, including the operation of 17 cancer care facilities across the province. Tertiary level care is provided in Edmonton and Calgary, and there are regional cancer centres with radiotherapy services in Lethbridge, Red Deer, Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie.

The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre is a new building located within the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital which opened in 2021. The GPCC is one of four Regional Cancer Centres within Cancer Care Alberta’s Community Oncology portfolio. Serving Northern Alberta and Northeastern British Columbia, cancer care practice at the GPCC is centered on seven major tumor groups, with rarer tumors managed in conjunction with consultation and expertise from the tertiary centers in Edmonton and Calgary.

Salary Details

The annual compensation will be calculated in accordance with the Cancer Care Alberta Physician compensation grid for Medical Oncologists ranging from $322,857.00 (£180,602.00 GBP) (level 1) to $464,743.00 (£259,970.00 GBP) (level 4). Grid placement will be based on qualifications, training, and experience.

The Oncologists are eligible for Additional Workload Compensation during the positions vacancies in Cancer Care Alberta. Annual Compensation is based on the contracted 210 Service days.

How CCA Supports You

CCA provides a recruitment support that includes the following conditional on leadership approval:

  • Relocation Support: up to $10,000 for recruits within North America and up to $15,000 for recruits outside North America.
  • AHS Sponsorship Support if required.
  • Immigration (work permit visa support) if required.
  • Strategic recruitment Incentive.

Qualifications

Qualifications include an MD, certification in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology or equivalent, special competency in Medical Oncology or equivalent.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in local and provincial tumor team-based activities including clinical case reviews at tumor board rounds, annual, provincial tumor team meetings, local quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. They must read, write, and speak English fluently.

If you completed your medical residency in the UK, The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA) may offer an accelerated route to licensure for eligible candidates. You'll need to officially verify your credentials through Physicians Apply.

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Interested in learning more about Calgary, Alberta? Check out these resources:

  • City of Grande Prairie
  • Grande Prairie Cancer Center
  • Cancer Care Alberta
  • Alberta Is Calling
  • Travel Alberta | Official Destination Website | Canada's Alberta

For more information, please contact Dr. Abhijit Ghose, Medical Director, Community Oncology: [email protected].

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