Physician Assistant - Cancer Prevention & Interception Program

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care.

UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

• Union:
  Non-Union
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Site:
  Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
• Department:
  Cancer Prevention & Interception Program
• Reports to:
  
  Manager
• Status:
  Permanent Full-Time
• Salary: $51.06 - $63.82 per hour
• Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week
• Closing Date:
  September 30, 2026

The Cancer Prevention and Interception Clinic is a multidisciplinary, site‑agnostic program focused on cancer risk assessment, early detection, and prevention across the disease continuum. By identifying molecular and clinical markers before the onset of symptoms, the program enables early intervention to prevent or delay disease progression. It brings together clinical care, research, and system navigation under a unified institutional strategy, integrating advances in genomics, imaging, biomarkers, immunotherapy, and theranostics.

This proactive approach supports improved outcomes through prevention, early cure, precision treatment, and continuous innovation in cancer prevention and early detection. The clinic integrates clinical care, genetics, population health, and research to reduce cancer burden and improve outcomes for individuals at increased risk.

The Cancer Prevention and Interception Clinic is seeking a motivated and collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing multidisciplinary team. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Working under the supervision of clinic physicians and in collaboration with nurses, genetic counsellors, researchers, and other healthcare professionals, the PA will provide comprehensive clinical care to individuals at varying risk of cancer. The successful candidate will play an important role in cancer prevention, risk assessment, patient education, and care coordination within a leading academic healthcare environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative models of cancer prevention and early detection while supporting research and quality improvement initiatives.

• Participate in cancer prevention, early detection, interception, and high-risk assessment clinics
• Perform patient histories, physical examinations, and clinical assessments
• Support comprehensive cancer risk evaluations and contribute to individualized prevention, screening, and surveillance plans
• Assist with new patient triage and coordination
• Provide patient education and counselling related to cancer risk reduction, screening, lifestyle modification, and preventive health strategies
• Order and interpret investigations within the PA scope of practice and under medical directives
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and researchers to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
• Contribute to research activities, patient recruitment, and data collection, as appropriate

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or eligible to be certified by PACCC
• Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and…