Physician Assistant - Cancer Prevention & Interception Program

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Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 Replacement or new role: New 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, site‑agnostic 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 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 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 ) Close 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 UHN's 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. UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.