Provincial Medical-Scientific Director, Genetics & Genomics

Your Opportunity

This is a senior provincial leadership opportunity to shape the strategic direction, quality, and sustainability of Genetics and Genomics (G&G) laboratory services across Alberta. As the Provincial Medical–Scientific Director, you will provide medical and scientific oversight for a highly specialized, provincially integrated program.

Working in close partnership with senior laboratory and operational leadership, including a dyad relationship with the Operational Directors for G&G and Molecular Pathology, this role plays a critical part in advancing innovation, quality, safety, and access to genetics and genomics testing. The position enables meaningful collaboration with clinical partners such as Clinical Genetics, Pediatrics, Oncology, academic institutions, and external laboratory organizations at national and international levels.

This role is comprised of a 0.8 FTE leadership role with 0.2 FTE clinical service commitment (total 1.0 FTE) and offers the opportunity to lead transformation initiatives, support research and education, guide workforce planning, and introduce new technologies while ensuring alignment with Alberta Precision Laboratories’ (APL) strategic vision and provincial healthcare priorities.

Position Summary

The Provincial Medical–Scientific Director, Genetics & Genomics provides overall medical and scientific leadership, accountability, and strategic direction for all laboratory Genetics and Genomics operations in Alberta. Reporting to the Chief Medical Laboratory Officer (CMLO), the Director ensures alignment of clinical practice, quality, and operations across North and South Sectors.

Key responsibilities include medical/scientific oversight of laboratory G&G services, accreditation leadership, quality and safety governance, workforce planning, performance management, and risk management. The role leads and supports continuous improvement, service transformation, utilization management, and the adoption of new technologies in alignment with APL priorities and operations.

The Director collaborates extensively with internal stakeholders, including Sector Medical Directors, Program Leads, and operational leaders, as well as with clinical, academic, and external partners. The position also supports medical education, research initiatives, and teaching accreditation standards, and provides medical-legal advice as required.

This role chairs and participates in several provincial committees related to laboratory medicine, formulary management, clinical systems improvement, and Genetics and Genomics governance.

Qualifications – Required

Education and Credentials

• Medical Doctor licensed to practice in Alberta with certification in Genetics & Genomics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or equivalent), or
• PhD with certification from the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG), American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG), or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in clinical laboratory diagnostic service delivery and management with experience in genetics and genomics laboratories.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory best practices in the provision of Genetics and Genomics Laboratory Services.
• Knowledge and understanding of testing services required to support program needs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex medical and scientific operations, including oversight of human, financial, and technical resources.
• Experience working within a dynamic, resource-sensitive healthcare environment while maintaining quality and service excellence.

Qualifications – Preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding of the Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (ACD), Canadian Association for Laboratory Accreditation (CALA), etc.
• Strong collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust and effective partnerships across disciplines and organizations.
• Proven capability to drive innovation, quality improvement, and service transformation.
• Ability to balance clinical, operational, and strategic priorities at a provincial level.
• Willingness and ability to maintain a physical presence in both Calgary and Edmonton.

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