Department Head, Medical Physics
Department Head, Medical Physics, Nova Scotia Health
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Department Head, Medical Physics to provide senior leadership within the provincial Cancer Care Program, supporting a robust department and playing a key role in the design of a proposed new and expanded Cancer Centre, as well as shaping the future of radiation oncology services, education, and research.
Nova Scotia Health operates hospitals, health centres and community-based programs to provide health services to Nova Scotians and specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. Their world-class team of health professionals span administrative staff, clinicians, researchers, and volunteers. Whether hosting wellness programs in the community, conducting innovative research in labs, or helping a patient recover in hospital, Nova Scotia Health supports the wellbeing of the entire province.
The Role
If you’re ready to lead innovation in cancer care, this unique role combines clinical leadership with academic impact, including an appointment in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and a cross-appointment to the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science. The Department Head is appointed to renewable term of five years. As Department Head, reporting to the Senior Director of the Cancer Care Program, you will lead a team advancing patient care, research, and education in radiation oncology.
Key areas of leadership and oversight:
The Ideal Candidate
Nova Scotia Health is seeking a values‑driven medical physics leader who is energized by the opportunity to help shape the future of cancer care in a province that is investing boldly in its people, infrastructure, and innovation. The ideal candidate brings clinical expertise in radiation oncology physics, along with a systems‑level understanding of how high‑quality medical physics services enable safe, effective, and patient‑centred cancer care across a provincial program. Grounded in national and international standards, they are motivated by the opportunity to steward significant public investment, collaborate with academic partners at Dalhousie University, and contribute to a cancer program with an ambitious mandate and vision for growth.
Just as importantly, the successful candidate is a people‑centred leader who understands that strong culture and clear systems go hand in hand. They are known for building trust, fostering inclusive and respectful environments, and guiding teams through complexity and change with calm, transparency, and integrity. With experience spanning clinical service, graduate education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration, they can support academic and scholarly activity while advancing the clinical mission. Drawn to Nova Scotia Health’s collaborative approach and province‑wide impact, the ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator and a decisive yet consultative leader. The ideal candidate will leave a durable legacy for patients, learners, and colleagues across the cancer care system.
Qualifications and Experience:
While the Search Committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all qualifications in equal measure, those listed below are desirable and will be used to compare candidates.
Skills and Attributes:
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Debra Clinton at dclinton@kbrs.ca or submit your full application package online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We will provide support and accommodations to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you need accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named in the job description.
For all other queries contact Michelle Doyle at mdoyle@kbrs.ca, or Debra Clinton at dclinton@kbrs.ca.
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Health is seeking a Department Head, Medical Physics to provide senior leadership within the provincial Cancer Care Program, supporting a robust department and playing a key role in the design of a proposed new and expanded Cancer Centre, as well as shaping the future of radiation oncology services, education, and research.
Nova Scotia Health operates hospitals, health centres and community-based programs to provide health services to Nova Scotians and specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. Their world-class team of health professionals span administrative staff, clinicians, researchers, and volunteers. Whether hosting wellness programs in the community, conducting innovative research in labs, or helping a patient recover in hospital, Nova Scotia Health supports the wellbeing of the entire province.
The Role
If you’re ready to lead innovation in cancer care, this unique role combines clinical leadership with academic impact, including an appointment in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and a cross-appointment to the Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science. The Department Head is appointed to renewable term of five years. As Department Head, reporting to the Senior Director of the Cancer Care Program, you will lead a team advancing patient care, research, and education in radiation oncology.
Key areas of leadership and oversight:
- Medical physics services: oversee safe, effective, and accurate delivery of radiation therapy aligned with national and international standards.
- Support graduate education and research: curriculum development, residency training, and integration with Radiation Oncology programs.
- Manage clinical operations in partnership with the interdisciplinary team leaders to oversee quality assurance, treatment planning, and commissioning of new technologies.
- Supervise a multidisciplinary team: physicists, dosimetrists, and support staff.
- Participate in strategic planning and leadership processes to advance cancer care across Nova Scotia.
The Ideal Candidate
Nova Scotia Health is seeking a values‑driven medical physics leader who is energized by the opportunity to help shape the future of cancer care in a province that is investing boldly in its people, infrastructure, and innovation. The ideal candidate brings clinical expertise in radiation oncology physics, along with a systems‑level understanding of how high‑quality medical physics services enable safe, effective, and patient‑centred cancer care across a provincial program. Grounded in national and international standards, they are motivated by the opportunity to steward significant public investment, collaborate with academic partners at Dalhousie University, and contribute to a cancer program with an ambitious mandate and vision for growth.
Just as importantly, the successful candidate is a people‑centred leader who understands that strong culture and clear systems go hand in hand. They are known for building trust, fostering inclusive and respectful environments, and guiding teams through complexity and change with calm, transparency, and integrity. With experience spanning clinical service, graduate education, research, and multidisciplinary collaboration, they can support academic and scholarly activity while advancing the clinical mission. Drawn to Nova Scotia Health’s collaborative approach and province‑wide impact, the ideal candidate is a thoughtful communicator and a decisive yet consultative leader. The ideal candidate will leave a durable legacy for patients, learners, and colleagues across the cancer care system.
Qualifications and Experience:
While the Search Committee recognizes that no one candidate is likely to meet all qualifications in equal measure, those listed below are desirable and will be used to compare candidates.
- A PhD in medical physics.
- MCCPM (Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine) certification or equivalency.
- Significant experience in radiation oncology physics, including clinical service delivery and quality assurance.
- A record of research and scholarly output, with success in securing funding and leading collaborative projects is considered an asset.
- Experience in graduate education and program development.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
- Effective communicator and relationship-builder across clinical, academic, and research settings.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership and education.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Debra Clinton at dclinton@kbrs.ca or submit your full application package online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We will provide support and accommodations to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you need accommodation in order to participate as a candidate in the recruitment process, please contact accommodate@kbrs.ca or communicate your needs to the recruitment professional named in the job description.
For all other queries contact Michelle Doyle at mdoyle@kbrs.ca, or Debra Clinton at dclinton@kbrs.ca.