Medical Oncologist - Prince George

📍 Job Summary

• Provide patient-centered care in Medical Oncology, with responsibilities including:
  • Oncology consultation and treatment
  • Patient follow-up in ambulatory settings
  • Research and clinical trial involvement
  • Teaching medical students and residents (UBC Northern Medical Program)
• Collaborate with a specialized multidisciplinary team within BC Cancer and Northern Health

📍 Location Benefits

• Prince George offers:
  • Lower cost of living (~30% below other BC cities)
  • Cultural amenities, nightlife, breweries, and shopping
  • Easy access to 1600 lakes, mountains, and trails
  • International airport and road access via Highways 16 & 97

📍 Centre Profile

• Serves 1,100+ new cancer patients annually
• Offers integrated care with:
  • Medical Oncology
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Nutrition, Clinical Trials, Patient and Family Support Services
• Academic partnership with UBC and Northern Medical Program

📍 Qualifications

• MD or equivalent
• FRCPC in Internal Medicine
• Certificate of Special Competence in Medical Oncology (RCPSC), or equivalency
• Eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC)
• Suitable for UBC faculty appointment
• Canadian citizens and permanent residents preferred per immigration regulations

🧳 Job Experience

• Recent fellowship graduates welcome
• Academic and/or clinical trial experience considered an asset

📍 Compensation & Incentives

• Base salary as per provincial physician payment models under PHSA
• Rural Incentives:
  • 12.6% Rural Premium (~$54,000)
  • Rural Flat Fee: ~$19,000
  • Recruitment Incentive: $15,000
• Rural CME Fund:
  • Year 1–2: $600/year
  • Year 3–4: $3,600/year
  • Year 5+: $6,600/year
• Moving expenses covered
• Loan forgiveness options may apply

📍 Equity & Diversity Commitment

• Must demonstrate understanding of:
  • Indigenous Cultural Safety & Anti-Racism
  • Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action
  • BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)
• Encouraged to participate in cultural safety training (e.g., San’yas)