Medical Physicist Assistant

Your Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a temporary full-time Medical Physics Assistant to fill a position in the Medical Physics Department at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The successful applicant will join a Medical Physics Department that currently includes 24 Medical Physicists, 5 Medical Physics Assistants, 4 Medical Physics Residents, 6 electronics service specialists/equipment officers, 1 computer specialist, 3 machinists, 2 administrative assistants and graduate students. Arthur Child Cancer Centre has 10 Varian linear accelerators, two Elekta Unity MR-Linacs, 2 MR-Simulators, 2 CT-Simulators, Orthovoltage treatment delivery and an extensive brachytherapy program (MR-guidance, HDR, ocular). The individual will be responsible for performing quality assurance tests on radiation therapy, imaging and physics equipment in the department. This will include requirements for record-keeping of tests and measurements, and following procedures. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of a Medical Physicist for routine quality assurance tasks, and may contribute to commissioning projects, and other assigned projects (research or clinical development) or tasks as required. Evening shifts will be required for a large component of the shift assignments.

Description:

As a Medical Physicist Assistant, you will be responsible for working alongside a Medical Physicist within the identified area. You will assist the Medical Physicist to ensure equipment within the area is fully functioning, this includes performing the full range of quality control checks on medical devices administered by the Medical Physicist and reviewing procedures related to radiotherapy and/or diagnostic imaging devices. You will also provide research support and assist with training students as needed.

Transition Company: Cancer Care Alberta Classification: Medical Physicist Assistant Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Medical Physics, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $38.80 Maximum Salary: $51.16 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of a bachelor's of Science in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline from a recognized university.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Ability to follow written procedures. Familiarity with programming or scripting and general measurement and error analysis skills. Flexibility in scheduling is required. Experience in a medical physics environment. Demonstrated computer skills and ability to use spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.

Preferred Qualifications:

MSc in physics, medical physics, or engineering or computer science or in a related discipline. Experience or training in medical physics or radiation oncology physics is an asset. Knowledge of and ability to code Python or other programming languages are an asset.