Medical Oncologist, Grande Prairie Cancer Centre, Cancer Care Alberta

About the Position The Department of Oncology, Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Community Oncology in conjunction with University of Alberta invite applications for a full-time Medical Oncologist position at the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC) in Grande Prairie, Alberta to start September 1, 2024 or sooner. The Grande Prairie Cancer Centre is a new building located within the new Grande Prairie Regional Hospital which opened in 2021. The GPCC is one of four Regional Cancer Centres within Cancer Care Alberta’s Community Oncology portfolio. Serving Northern Alberta and Northeastern British Columbia, cancer care practice at the GPCC is centered on seven major tumor groups, with rarer tumors managed in conjunction with consultation and expertise from the tertiary centers in Edmonton and Calgary. The successful applicant will become a member of a multidisciplinary cancer program located at the Grande Prairie Cancer Centre (GPCC) site in Grande Prairie, Alberta, and will join a team of Medical and Radiation Oncologists, Nurse Practitioners and medical support staff working in the North Zone. Cancer Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services provides strong mentorship and professional development support and promotes active academic collaboration between the colleagues in the regional and tertiary Oncology sites in Alberta. Cancer Care Alberta is currently working on a clinical trial program initiative in the Community Oncology, and the successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to contribute to the clinical trial program development. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in local and provincial tumor team based activities including clinical case reviews at tumor board rounds, annual, provincial tumor team meetings, local quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives. Qualifications Qualifications include an MD, certification in Internal Medicine or Medical Oncology or equivalent, special competency in Medical Oncology. The candidate must also be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. They must read, write, and speak English fluently. Compensation The annual compensation will be calculated in accordance with the Cancer Care Alberta Physician compensation grid for Medical Oncologists ranging from $322,857.00 (level 1) to $464,743.00 (level 4). Grid placement will be based on qualifications, training and experience. The Oncologists are eligible for Additional Workload Compensation during the positions vacancies in Cancer Care Alberta. Service Days CCA Oncologists are contracted to work 210 services days per year. How CCA Supports You • The position is sponsorship eligible. • Collaboration opportunities in clinical, teaching and research with with the teams at the tertiary cancer sites in Calgary and Edmonton. • CCA provides a relocation allowance and settlement support. Relocation Support: up to $10,000 for recruits within North America and up to $15,000 for recruits outside North America. • The role is eligible for recruitment and strategic incentives. The successful candidate is eligible for an additional recruitment incentive of up to $50,000 conditional on leadership approval. About Alberta and Grande Prairie With a bustling community and awe-striking landscapes, Grande Prairie has many recreational activities to suit any type of adventurer. Explore the fossil-filled Pipestone Creek or the many trails of Muskoseepi Park. Take in art at Alberta’s second largest art gallery, the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie. Year-round, Grande Prairie delivers memorable experiences.Its modern economy is based on agriculture, forest products, and the oil and natural gas industry, augmented by tourism. Grande Prairie Regional College was established in 1966. It's a good choice for anyone looking for a more isolated lifestyle with amenities like the largest Alberta cities. All in all, it's a great place to live, work, and play. More About Alberta: More About Grande Prairie: How to Apply