Medical Oncologist - BC Cancer

Medical Oncologist

Regular, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Vernon, BC

Join one of the world's renowned cancer organizations.

BC Cancer is looking for a Medical Oncologist to join its Vernon Clinic team, at Vernon Jubilee Hospital, located in British Columbia’s beautiful Southern Interior Region.

• Work with a well-established small team of specialized medical oncologists, GP oncologists, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in clinical, educational, administrative, and research activities.
• Report to the Department Head of Medical Oncology at BC Cancer – Kelowna

Service contract and salary options are available.

• Fellowship standing in the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine, along with a certificate of Special Competence in Medical Oncology.
• Eligibility for full licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia.
• Eligibility for appointment to medical staff of BC Cancer, and Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
• Eligibility for a clinical appointment to the University of British Columbia, Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine.

The City of Vernon is well known for its beautiful setting amid valleys, mountains, rivers, and lakes. Bordered by Kalamalka, Okanagan and Swan Lakes, Vernon boasts one of the best climates in Canada with mild winters and hot, dry summers, offering outstanding recreational opportunities, making it a leading tourist destination in Canada, and a very desirable place to live. The population exceeds 50,000 with a healthy diversified economy based on services, manufacturing, forestry, and tourism.

The City of Vancouver is 4.5 hours away by car, or 45 minutes by air from the Kelowna International Airport, a 30-minute drive from Vernon, along one of the most scenic highways in Canada.

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.

Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.

Salaried Physicians enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.

Salaried Physicians receive annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.

Access to Work Perks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

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…