Hematologist and/or Medical Oncologist – Vancouver, BC

Hematologist and/or Medical Oncologist
BC Cancer – Vancouver Centre
Regular Full Time: 1.0 FTE
Vancouver, BC

BC Cancer – Vancouver is the largest treatment facility within BC Cancer and works in close collaboration with the BC Cancer Research Institute (BCCRI) and Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), both of which are in close proximity. Our department has a current staff of 32 Medical Oncologists. The department has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence and academia. Vancouver Cancer Centre is a full service cancer centre with strong radiation oncology, surgical oncology, diagnostic imaging, pathology, oral oncology, supportive care, functional imaging services, an inpatient service and clinical trials unit.

As a Hematologist and/or Medical Oncologist, you will use your experience and qualifications to provide quality cancer care to our patients. Clinical experience in the management of lymphoid malignancies and plasma cell disorders is required and preference will be given to individuals with additional (1+) years of research training/clinical fellowship beyond hematology/medical oncology residency training requirements. The successful candidate will join the Lymphoma and Myeloma Tumour Group and will be required to treat patients with lymphoid malignancies and plasma cell disorders. The Lymphoma and Myeloma Tumour Group has a strong dedication to clinical and translational research and candidates with experience and interest in clinical research would be preferred.

The candidate will support the activities of the Vancouver Medical Oncology Program and the UBC Medical Oncology Training Program, including the teaching of postgraduate trainees and undergraduate medical students.

Please consider applying if you have obtained or are working towards Fellowship standing in the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine, along with a certificate of Special Competence in Hematology and/or Medical Oncology. You must also be eligible for licensing with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia and meet the requirements of credentialing by the Professional Advisory Committee of BC Cancer. In addition, you should be eligible for a clinical appointment in the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. You must be eligible for a valid license to practice medicine in Canada to apply.

To apply, please send a letter expressing your interest along with your curriculum vitae to:

 Dr. Christian Kollmannsberger

Department Head, Medical Oncology

BC Cancer – Vancouver Centre

ckollmannsberger@bccancer.bc.ca

You can find job opportunities here: jobs.phsa.ca/medical-oncologist-jobs

Applications will be reviewed immediately and the positions will remain open until it is filled

What we do

BC Cancer (www.bccancer.bc.ca) provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which 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.

 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.

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.