Cyclotron Operator, Functional Imaging

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cyclotron Operator operates and provides maintenance of the TR19 PET cyclotron for BC Cancer’s Functional Imaging Department. Duties include trouble-shooting, diagnostic checks, and identifying and resolving basic operating problems. This position is critical in supporting the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-compliant PET radiopharmaceutical production/distribution facility for both research and clinical applications. This position reports directly to the Production Unit Manager.

 

 

 

 

 

During training, location will be at Vancouver Center, with Monday-Friday shifts. After training, position expected to rotate between Monday-Friday and Tuesday-Saturday. Possibly the work location will be at the new IAMI facility at TRIUMF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you’ll do

 

 

 

• Operate the cyclotron and coordinates production schedules on a daily basis for GMP, clinical and research radiopharmaceutical production in consultation with clinical and research staff based on scheduled imaging workloads and technical considerations of the cyclotron’s capabilities.
• Ensure the cyclotron is maintained in good working condition. Perform and document routine maintenance and service activities on the cyclotron and related equipment in accordance with approved standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the cyclotron manufacturer’s instructions.
• Liaise with the cyclotron and other equipment manufacturers to identify and resolve cyclotron issues. Coordinate and oversees repairs as required.
• Conduct radionuclidic purity and identity testing of radioisotopes produced by the cyclotron by performing gamma-ray spectroscopy and documenting results according to SOPs.
• Perform and document radiation safety tasks including field measurements, contamination wipes and surveys, and waste management when necessary and as required.
• Participate in the development of new research synthesis modules for radiopharmaceutical synthesis, including the design of electronic control systems, by helping to build, test, troubleshoot, and further refine these developmental systems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you bring

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications:

 

 

 

 

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a degree in electronics or a related science/technology field.
• Minimum of 2 years recent, related experience in operating cyclotrons in a cyclotron facility or industrial setting, including experience in automation and instrumentation, computer controls or electrical power and industrial controls, and/or vacuum and radio-frequency (RF) systems.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

 

 

 

 

 

Core Competencies

 

 

 

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have:

 

 

 

• Demonstrate ability to operate cyclotron systems, targetry, electronic, mechanical or pneumatic equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve and manage time.
• Demonstrated ability to execute practical maintenance tasks (i.e. replacing vacuum pumps, fittings, regulators and tubing for cooling systems and inert gas).
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What we bring

 

 

 

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

 

 

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Perks include access to fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

Job Type: Casual
Wage: $37.89 - $47.31 per hour. 

Location: 600 W 10th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Varying hours & workdays; During training, location will be at Vancouver Center, with Monday-Friday shifts. After training, position expected to rotate between Monday-Friday and Tuesday-Saturday. Possibly the work location will be at the new IAMI facility at TRIUMF.

 

Requisition Number: CAS-2443279E

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What we do

 

 

 

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia. BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

 

 

 

PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

 

 

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

 

 

 

 

PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

 

 

 

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

 

 

 

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.