Genetic Counsellor

Unit Summary

The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) provides centralized genetic counselling and assessment services to patients across the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Region as part of the Regional Cancer Program.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Clinical Manager of the CIBC Breast Assessment Centre, Colposcopy, and Cancer Genetics,

the Genetic Counsellor, together with a team of medical oncologists and other health care professionals, provides family

risk assessment, diagnosis, management, education and support to patients and their families. The duties include

obtaining patient histories, reviewing relevant data, determining the risk of hereditary cancer syndromes and eligibility for

genetic testing. Additional duties include, but are not restricted to, development and maintenance of the regional cancer

genetics care pathway, liaising with the laboratory for specimen collection and coordination, participation in research, and supervision of student learners and volunteers.

Schedule Work Hours

Part-Time, Monday to Friday, days

Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree from an (ABGC) accredited Genetic Counselling Program.

2. American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and / or Canadian Board of Genetic Counselling - Conseil Canadien de

Conseil Génétique (CBGC - CCCG) certified and / or board eligible.

3. Previous experience in a cancer genetics clinic preferred.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of the issues surrounding screening for genetic susceptibility to disease.

5. Excellent interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills

6. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer software such as MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic

health record systems.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note : the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset