JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Physiotherapist — Cancer Rehabilitation
Reports to: Manager of Rehabilitation & Exercise Oncology Program
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Status: Full-time or part time, in-person position
Location: Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre
Help people live well with and after cancer. Hope & Cope is a nationally and internationally recognized nonprofit offering free, evidence-based cancer support through a professional clinical team and trained peer volunteers. Join our welcoming Wellness Centre team and make a meaningful difference every day.
The opportunity
We are seeking a bilingual physiotherapist to deliver oncology supportive needs screening and exercise prescription. Reporting to the Manager of Physical Services, you will work primarily at the Hope & Cope Cancer Wellness Centre, a few blocks from the Jewish General Hospital.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; part-time options available
Start date: To be discussed
What you’ll do
- Screen and triage people affected by cancer for exercise, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutrition-rehabilitation, and survivorship services
- Provide exercise and oncology rehabilitation support tailored to individual needs
- Collaborate with oncology nurse coordinators, oncologists, rehabilitation teams, palliative care, and Hope & Cope program leads
- Support recruitment for functional profiling and exercise-intervention research
- Help ensure a coordinated continuum of care across hospital and community services
What you bring
- Master’s degree in physiotherapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy from an accredited university
- Current licence to practise physiotherapy in Québec
- Fluency in English and French
- At least three years of clinical experience
- Oncology experience or specialized training in oncology rehabilitation is an asset, training can be made available
- Experience in exercise prescription or an exercise science background
- Strong clinical judgment, collaboration, communication, and leadership skills
Assets
- Project coordination or administration experience
- Clinical research experience
- Public speaking or group facilitation skills
What we offer
- Meaningful work with a compassionate, interdisciplinary team
- Salary commensurate with experience, specialization, and coordination responsibilities, aligned with OPPQ echelons
- Four weeks of vacation, 10 sick days, group insurance, and an RRSP contribution
- A permanent position with full-time and part-time options
How to apply
Please send your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant clinical experience to cv@hopeandcope.ca. The selection process will be open until September 30, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
