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Title: Social Worker

Company: University Health Network
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, Shift

Description:

UHN is seeking a Social Worker to join the Department of Supportive Care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The role involves a combination of clinical psychosocial oncology practice and research, project management, and education support. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based care and support ongoing research and program development.

Duties

Clinical Responsibilities (50%)

Completing psychosocial assessments and delivering psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families affected by cancer.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family wellbeing.
Documenting clinical work according to UHN standards.
Participating in case discussions and care planning.

Research, Education, and Program Responsibilities (50%)

Coordinating supervision groups for trainees and clinicians.
Supporting workshops, seminars, and training programs.
Assisting with research related to therapy, clinician training, and supportive care innovation.
Managing timelines, communication, and workflow for various projects.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree

Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

2-3 years of clinical experience, oncology preferred

Training in psychotherapy, CALM, EASE, and other psychotherapies

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Experience in research coordination and data analysis

Ability to work collaboratively in a team

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Commitment to UHN values

Application Instructions

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and detailed CV.

Additional Information

UHN offers competitive packages, benefits, and perks, along with opportunities for development and promotions. Current UHN employees must meet certain criteria for consideration. UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and accommodation requests.

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

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Title: Social Worker
Company: University Health Network
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Company Description UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #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 hospitalbased 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 it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description Union: Nonunion

Number of Vacancies : 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Supportive Care

Reports to: Director, Global Centre for Research and Training in Psychological Care

Salary Range: $84,767  $105,968 Annually

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Fulltime (1year contract)

Closing Date: March 13, 2026 Position Summary The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is seeking a Social Worker to join the Department of Supportive Care within the Global Centre for Research and Training in Psychological Care (GCPC). This role is divided equally between clinical psychosocial oncology practice (50%) and research, project management, and education support (50%).

The successful candidate will provide compassionate, evidencebased care that is grounded in a patientcentered, relational therapeutic approach. The role requires strong clinical skills, interest in adult education, and the ability to support ongoing research and program development. Subject to available funding, a contract extension or more permanent role within the GCPC may be possible.

Duties Clinical Responsibilities (50%) The Social Worker will deliver evidencebased psychosocial oncology services, including:

Completing psychosocial assessments and delivering psychotherapy (i.e., Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully [CALM] and Emotion and SymptomFocused Engagement [EASE]) to individuals, couples, and families affected by cancer.
 Collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family wellbeing across the illness trajectory.
 Documenting clinical work in accordance with UHN standards and regulatory requirements.
 Participating in case discussions, care planning, and clinical rounds.

Research, Education, and Program Responsibilities (50%) This portion of the role supports educational, program management, and research activities within the GCPC.

Educational Program Support

Coordinating and facilitating supervision groups for trainees and early career clinicians.
 Supporting the development and delivery of workshops, seminars, and clinical training programs.
 Assisting with the creation and maintenance of online and digital educational materials.

Research and Project Coordination

Supporting quantitative and qualitative research related to CALM and EASE therapy, clinician training, and supportive care innovation.
 Assisting with ethics submissions, data collection, study coordination, data analysis, and knowledge dissemination.
 Managing timelines, communication, and workflow across multiple national and global projects.
 Liaising with internal, national, and international collaborators involved in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work (MSW) degree
 Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
 Minimum 23 years of clinical experience; oncology or complex medical settings preferred.
 Training and experience in psychotherapy. Training in CALM, EASE, mentalizationbased, and relational psychotherapies is an asset.
 Strong presentation and facilitation skills, comfortable leading supervision groups and educational sessions.
 Experience in research coordination, knowledge translation, and qualitative or quantitative data analysis is an asset.
 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
 Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
 Commitment to UHN values of safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity, and stewardship.

Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit:

A cover letter outlining relevant experiences and motivation.
 A detailed CV.

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 https://hoopp.com/)
 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, onsite 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.

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.

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