Radiation Oncologist - Halifax Cancer Centre

Job Description

The Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Department of Radiation Oncology is accepting applications for a 1.0 FTE Radiation Oncologist position (for its Halifax, Nova Scotia site) starting Winter 2026/2027.

The successful applicant will be expected to focus on Head & Neck Oncology, as well as two additional tumor sites and contribute to the academic mandate of the department.

Qualifications

The successful applicant must be eligible for licensure in NS. Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada would be an asset.

Additional Information

Application instructions:

Please do not apply via this portal.  Follow application instructions below.  Thank you.

Application deadline November 20, 2026.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of application with their CV and names of 3 references to: Amanda Caissie MD, PhD, FRCPC Head, Department of Radiation Oncology email: [email protected]

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. Those applying for this position will be invited to complete the Dalhousie self-identification questionnaire. For more information, please visit Human Rights & Equity Services.