As a Director General - Radiology, you will lead and manage a radiology department or service within the Department of National Defence health care system. You will be responsible for the strategic direction, operational management, and quality assurance of diagnostic imaging services, including radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. This role involves overseeing clinical staff, managing budgets and resources, ensuring compliance with national and provincial health standards, and contributing to the broader health care mission of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Your responsibilities will include developing departmental policies and procedures, implementing best practices in medical imaging, managing capital equipment and technology upgrades, and ensuring timely and accurate diagnostic services to military personnel and eligible dependents. You will work closely with other senior health care leaders, medical officers, and external health authorities to coordinate care and maintain professional standards. The role requires strong leadership skills, clinical expertise in radiology, and the ability to manage complex administrative and operational challenges in a military health care environment.
You will work in a structured military health care facility, typically at a major Canadian Armed Forces base or national health care centre. The position involves coordination with clinical teams, administrative staff, and senior military leadership. Your work will directly impact the health and readiness of the Canadian Armed Forces by ensuring access to high-quality diagnostic imaging services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide radiology services to clients and patients, Assess needs and develop treatment or service plans, Maintain accurate clinical and case records, Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care
Education and experience commensurate with the role requirements
Training
To qualify for this position, you must be a licensed medical doctor with specialized training and certification in radiology. This typically includes completion of medical school, postgraduate residency training in diagnostic radiology (5 years in Canada), and certification by the Royal College of Physicians of Canada or equivalent provincial credentials. You must maintain an active, unrestricted medical license in Canada and current certification in your specialty.
Ongoing professional development is expected, including participation in continuing medical education, updates on emerging imaging technologies, and leadership training for senior management roles. The Department of National Defence supports professional development through courses in health care management, strategic planning, financial management, and military health care operations. Many Director General positions require or benefit from formal management credentials, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Health Administration (MHA), though these are often pursued after appointment.
Entry Plans
Entry to the Director General - Radiology position typically occurs through a competitive public service appointment process. Most candidates enter through one of the following pathways:
1. **Lateral Movement**: Experienced radiologists working in other Canadian Armed Forces health care facilities or other federal health agencies may apply for posted competitions when vacancies arise. Internal candidates with relevant experience in military health care and demonstrated leadership capabilities are competitive.
2. **External Recruitment**: The position may be open to qualified radiologists from civilian health care systems, provincial health authorities, or academic medical centres. These candidates must meet federal public service requirements and undergo security clearance processes.
3. **Competitive Staffing**: Positions are advertised on the Public Service Commission (PSC) website and through the Government of Canada Jobs portal. Candidates must meet the mandatory qualifications, including valid medical licensure, radiology certification, and increasingly, demonstrated experience in health care management or leadership roles.
All candidates must pass a security clearance (Reliability Check or higher) to work within the Department of National Defence. Medical assessments and reference checks are standard parts of the selection process. Successful candidates typically have 10+ years of clinical radiology experience and evidence of leadership capability.
Part-Time Options
Director General positions are typically full-time, salaried appointments with standard Government of Canada working hours. However, the Department of National Defence recognizes the need for work-life balance among senior health care leaders.
Flexible scheduling may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis, particularly regarding the timing of administrative work versus clinical duties. Remote work options are available for administrative and strategic planning tasks, though the position requires regular on-site presence to oversee operations and lead departmental teams.
Part-time conversion to this role is uncommon due to the continuous operational demands of health care service delivery and the breadth of management responsibilities. However, discussions regarding flexible arrangements can occur during the appointment process. Senior leaders in the DND health care system have access to employee wellness programs, leave provisions, and professional development support to manage the demands of executive-level positions.
Related Careers
No related military careers on file for this position.
