Ontario Lead, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning

Role title: Ontario Lead, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scanning

Reports to: VP Clinical, Cancer Programs, Acute and Hospital-Based Care

Location: Ontario (currently virtual)

Anticipated time commitment: Average 0.5 days/week

Term: 2 years with one optional 2-year extension

Number of opportunities: 1

Posting date: September 22, 2025

Closing date: October 21, 2025

Position Summary

Ontario Health is seeking expressions of interest from Ontario physicians with significant expertise in positron emission tomography (PET) scanning for the position of Ontario Lead, PET Scanning (previously titled, “Chair, PET Steering Committee”).

This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to the evolution of PET scanning in Ontario.  This opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.

Questions about the role may be submitted by email no later than October 6, 2025. 

A consolidated list of all questions and answers will be available to any party, by request, by October 10, 2025. 

Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, with the subject line as “Application for Ontario Lead, PET Scanning - [Your Name]” no later than 5:00 P.M. on October 21, 2025.   

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 role are:

• Provide strong, visionary leadership at the provincial level for Ontario Health’s quality agenda as related to PET scanning, serving as an advocate and champion of program initiatives 
• Provide leadership for the PET Steering Committee, ensuring the Committee fulfills its mandate 
• Provide leadership for the PET Capital Advisory Committee, in support of Ontario Health’s role in long-term capital planning with respect to PET
• Champion evidence-based access to PET scanning in Ontario – regardless of age or indication (e.g., inclusive of pediatric, cardiovascular and other indications), and act as spokesperson for the PET Steering Committee 
• Establish and maintain effective links with relevant clinical communities, government, and other stakeholders at the provincial and regional levels on behalf of Ontario Health  
• Conduct horizon and jurisdictional scans to identify and prioritize emerging areas of practice relevant to PET, including new indications and technologies.
• Advise on policy and operations of the Ontario Health PET program as needed 
• Identify, advise on, and respond to system-level issues (e.g., wait times and emerging pressures), as appropriate. This also includes recognizing opportunities for quality improvement, supporting the development and implementation of quality initiatives, and recommending strategies to enhance provincial PET scan services.
• Support and advance collaboration among stakeholders, including strong collaboration with other Ontario Health programs and initiatives related to PET scanning (e.g., Ontario Cancer Leads and Cancer Advisory Committees, CorHealth)

Qualifications

• A physician (radiologist or nuclear medicine physician) with significant expertise in PET scanning  
• Licenced to practice in Ontario and in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario
• Significant clinical and research experience in PET scanning 
• Proven track record of clinical leadership at the hospital and/or university level 
• Strong understanding of clinical trials development and execution is an asset 
• Recognized as an opinion leader within the PET scanning and/or imaging community 
• In-depth knowledge of clinical, administrative and system-wide issues with respect to PET scan services 
• Demonstrated aptitude for systems thinking, an ability to analyze information and to make sound decisions 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build consensus 
• Demonstrated commitment to patient-centred care, evidence-based medicine and public accountability 
• Enthusiasm for, and commitment to, quality improvement in health care at the system level 
• Demonstrated creativity through publication of research and/or implementation of innovative systems and ideas 

How to Apply

Interested parties should forward their expression of interest and curriculum vitae, electronically, with the subject line as “Application for Ontario Lead, PET Scanning - [Your Name]” no later than 5:00 P.M. on October 21, 2025 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.