Physician Assistant Cancer Prevention & Interception Program

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Cancer Prevention & Interception Program
Reports to: Manager 
Status:   Permanent Full-Time
Salary: $51.06 - $63.82 per hour
Hours:  37.5 hours per week
Closing Date: September 30 2026

Job Summary

The Cancer Prevention and Interception Clinic is a multidisciplinary siteagnostic program focused on cancer risk assessment early detection and prevention across the disease continuum. By identifying molecular and clinical markers before the onset of symptoms the program enables early intervention to prevent or delay disease progression. It brings together clinical care research and system navigation under a unified institutional strategy integrating advances in genomics imaging biomarkers immunotherapy and theranostics. This proactive approach supports improved outcomes through prevention early cure precision treatment and continuous innovation in cancer prevention and early detection. The clinic integrates clinical care genetics population health and research to reduce cancer burden and improve outcomes for individuals at increased risk.  

The Cancer Prevention and Interception Clinic is seeking a motivated and collaborative Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing multidisciplinary team. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

Working under the supervision of clinic physicians and in collaboration with nurses genetic counsellors researchers and other healthcare professionals the PA will provide comprehensive clinical care to individuals at varying risk of cancer. The successful candidate will play an important role in cancer prevention risk assessment patient education and care coordination within a leading academic healthcare environment.

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative models of cancer prevention and early detection while supporting research and quality improvement initiatives.

Duties

• Participate in cancer prevention early detection interception and high-risk assessment clinics
• Perform patient histories physical examinations and clinical assessments
• Support comprehensive cancer risk evaluations and contribute to individualized prevention screening and surveillance plans
• Assist with new patient triage and coordination
• Provide patient education and counselling related to cancer risk reduction screening lifestyle modification and preventive health strategies
• Order and interpret investigations within the PA scope of practice and under medical directives
• Collaborate with physicians nursing staff and researchers to coordinate patient car
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record
• Contribute to research activities patient recruitment and data collection as appropriate

Qualifications :

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) or Physician Assistant Certification Council of Canada (PACCC) or eligible to be certified by PACCC 
• Eligible to work in Canada/Ontario
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients public colleagues and other health disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to perform complete and appropriate clinical assessment and development of a treatment plan in accordance with medical directives
• Proficient and appropriate use of diagnostic and procedural skills
• Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical and high stress situations
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety
• Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills
• Willingness to work with the DMOH team to develop appropriate medical directives and evolve the role to meet the patient/program needs

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time