Medical Director, Second Building Project

CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you're seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees' well-being and professional development.

 

Competition # 259-25-33920

Posting End Date: August 19, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: MacCharles

Department: CMO Office

Union:Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term

Anticipated Start and End Date: September 08, 2025 – Indefinite

FTE: TBD

 

 

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Medical Director, Second Building Project will serve as the clinical medical lead for CancerCare Manitoba’s second building development. Working closely with the CCMB Executive Team, Director of Infrastructure and Environment and Shared Health’s Department Led Capital Project team, the Medical Director ensures the medical leadership voice is integrated into all stages of planning, design, and execution of the new facility.

 

The Medical Director provides medical leadership to inform clinical service models, patient care pathways, and facility design with a focus on innovation, safety, and excellence in oncology care. Serving as a dyad partner with the Director of Patient Services, the Medical Director co-leads the development of care delivery strategies that reflect CancerCare Manitoba’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. The role is a key liaison between the physician community and project leaders, ensuring that physicians are engaged and that patient care standards are optimized for the future healthcare environment.

 

The Medical Director actively collaborates with medical departments, physician leadership, and multi-disciplinary stakeholders to lead planning and integration of medical services, clinical equipment, digital health solutions, and workforce planning. This includes clinical input on infrastructure, space planning, and care environments that support equitable, culturally safe, and high-quality cancer care for Manitobans.

This role is essential in guiding medical strategy and championing innovation for one of Manitoba’s major healthcare construction project.

 

Qualifications:

 

Education

• Medical degree and certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or College of Family Physicians of Canada is required. Active licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba or Manitoba College of Family Physicians would be an asset.

 

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, preferably in oncology or a related field.
• At least 5-7 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a healthcare or academic setting, including experience in leading medical teams or clinical service planning.
• Previous experience participating in or advising healthcare infrastructure or capital planning projects is an asset.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, understanding of unionized work force and engagement in system-level strategy is an asset.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

 

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead and engage physicians and clinical teams in system-level projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ambulatory care, in patient care, oncology service delivery, and contemporary models of interdisciplinary care.
• Ability to understand and utilize administrative and decision support reports and research information related to clinical care and practices, including quality improvement practices.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills to influence and build