Medical Physics Clinical Quality Lead, Radiation Treatment Program

Role title: Medical Physics Clinical Quality Lead, Radiation Treatment Program

Reports to: Group Manager, Radiation Treatment Program

Location: Toronto offices of Ontario Health or Remote

Anticipated time commitment: Half of a Day per Week (0.1 FTE)

Term: 2 years, with a 2-year optional extension

Number of opportunities: 1

Posting date: April 30, 2026

Closing date: May 29,2026

Position summary

Ontario Health (OH) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified candidates for the position of Medical Physics Clinical Quality Lead, Radiation Treatment Program. The Medical Physics Clinical Quality Lead will provide leadership and advise on quality improvement initiatives and efforts in a Communities of Practice (COP) environment, in particular leading the widespread implementation of clinical practice guidelines for current and emerging care practices as well as contribute to the development of quality indicators. This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.

Questions about the role may be submitted by email no later than May 12, 2026 by 3:00 pm EST time. A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be available to any party, by request, by May 16, 2026.

Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, with the subject line as “Application for Medical Physics Clinical Quality Lead - [Your Name]” no later than 3:00 P.M. on May 29, 2026.

To send a question, receive a copy of the consolidated list of questions and answers, or to submit your expression of interest, please contact Sourcing@ontariohealth.ca

Accountabilities

The key responsibilities of this position are:

• Provide leadership and direction to the Radiation Treatment Program (RTP) on quality improvement initiatives and efforts, including the development/ implementation/maintenance of clinical and organizational guidelines, and other quality indicators
• Establish and maintain effective links with relevant clinical communities and other key stakeholders across the province to influence participation in quality initiatives and the implementation of guidelines
• Play a key role in setting annual and strategic priorities for quality projects and ensuring their success/results
• Foster a culture of continuous quality improvement among colleagues in the Regional Cancer Programs
• Advise on aspects related to technology implementation including patient safety and quality
• Provide advice on the integration of quality improvement and Quality Based Procedure (QBP) funding for radiation treatment in the province
• Collaborate and partner with OH-CCO programs (i.e. regional programs, Program in Evidence Based Care, Cancer Leads and Disease Site Groups etc., as appropriate) to develop guidelines and support regional implementation
• Participate in inter-regional best-practice information sharing with respect to quality, safety, efficiency and access related to current technologies and clinical advances
• Serve as a mentor and educator to RTP staff
• Conduct proactive scanning of the environment for issues that will have an impact on quality and access to services in Ontario
• Participate in inter-regional best-practice information sharing with respect to quality, safety, efficiency and access related to current technologies and clinical advances
• Liaise with other relevant organizations/entities to promote learning from and sharing of our work
• Attend Clinical Quality Lead team meetings and Provincial Program Committee meetings, as well as other OH-CCO related committees or panels as needed
• Act as a RTP spokesperson for quality initiatives as appropriate

Qualifications

• A radiation physicist currently practicing in Ontario
• Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, quality improvement in cancer care at the system level
• Recognized as an opinion leader within the physicist community
• Significant training and expertise in medical (radiation) physics
• In-depth knowledge of clinical, administrative and system issues, as well as provincial knowledge transfer and exchange methods
• Aptitude for systems thinking, ability to analyze information and to make sound decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to patient focused care and public accountability
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• A minimum of 7 years of radiation physics experience
• Demonstrated interest in quality initiatives related to the practice of radiation physics

How to apply

Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, with the subject line as “Application for Medical Physics Clinical Quality Lead - [Your Name]” no later than 3:00 P.M. on May 29, 2026 to Sourcing@ontariohealth.ca.

We will evaluate all applications against the skills and experience requirements for the position. Those candidates selected for interview will be contacted directly by a representative from the Business Unit. Ontario Health may consider applications from incumbents currently in the position. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks after the close of the posting, you can assume you are not under consideration for this position.

More About Ontario Health

Ontario Health is an agency created by the Government of Ontario with a mandate to connect and coordinate Ontario’s health care system in ways that have not been done before, to help ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care.

Ontario Health oversees health care delivery across the province, which includes ensuring front-line providers and other health professionals have the tools and information they need to deliver the best possible care within their communities. This also means simplifying the current system and connecting and coordinating its many complex parts in new and innovative ways. This involves keeping a close eye on how the health system is performing and providing evidence-based standards and improvements to address any gaps.

Ontario Health helps to support significant and important transformation in Ontario’s health system, working to ease the transition between points of care for Ontarians and helping to ensure they have access to the care they need. Ontario Health is adapting world-renowned practices from areas such as cancer care and renal care to other parts of the system, including mental health and addictions.

Through integration, coordination, connection, and clinical excellence, Ontario Health is working to reduce strain on the system which will enable investment of more resources on the care Ontarians need, and, most importantly, improve health outcomes and overall wellness for all.

As an operational service agency of the Government of Ontario, Ontario Health is accountable for conducting a fair and transparent process, providing equal treatment to all qualified parties, in selecting a candidate for the above mentioned role.

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http://www.ontariohealth.ca