Physicians - Pain & Symptom Management/Palliative Care - BC Cancer - Prince George

Responsibilities

• Participate in the clinical, educational and research activities of the Pain and Symptom Management/Palliative Care (PSMPC) team.
• Address the palliative care needs of ambulant cancer patients, integrated with oncological management, including survivorship context.
• Facilitate a coordinated approach and ensure continuity of palliative care support through effective communication and transfers back to community‑level physicians and home care/palliative care services.
• Provide consultation and education to other BC Cancer care teams and community‑based care providers as required.
• Support and engage in research and education interests in palliative and supportive care.
• Enhance awareness and provide public and provider education on palliative care and symptom management for oncology patients.

Qualifications

• Fully licensed physician, meeting the requirements of the provincial College of Physicians and Surgeons, Medical Advisory Committee of the BC Cancer Agency, and the local hospital.
• RCPSC certification in Palliative Medicine.
• Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting Indigenous communities; familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety, anti‑racism, and related reports.

Benefits

• Health, wellness, development programs to support work and home life.
• Access to professional development opportunities through in‑house training programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including a municipal pension plan.
• Psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accrual.
• Access to WorkPerks discount program offering a range of local and national discounts.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

BC Cancer is committed to employment equity and diversity and hires on the basis of merit. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Commitment to Reconciliation

BC Cancer upholds the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada, in line with the Truth‑and‑Reconciliation Commission (2015) and the BC Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019). We seek to work with Indigenous peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.