Genetic Assistant

Nova Scotia Health Authority; Halifax; Híbrido; CAD 33.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

IWK Health in Halifax is seeking a Genetic Assistant to support the operations of the genetics service under close supervision. You will screen referrals, prepare families for genetic assessment, and liaise with health professionals as part of the genetics team.

Coordinate testing as directed by geneticists or counselors, and communicate negative results to patients on request. This role requires strong communication, independence, and teamwork in a busy clinical setting.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science degree required; major in Biology or Genetics preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs.
• Knowledge of medical/genetic terminology is an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with interprofessional teams.
• High initiative, diligence, attention to detail and self-discipline.
• Excellent multitasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Language competencies beyond English are an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Screen referrals and coordinate testing for patients as directed by the geneticist or genetic counsellor.
• Prepare and follow up with families for genetic assessment.
• Liaise with other health professionals as a member of the genetics team.
• Call out negative results to patients upon request.
• Support operations of the genetics service in a collaborative environment.

Conocimientos

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Language skills

Genetic terminology

Educación

BSc in Biology/Genetics

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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Req ID: 227699
Department/Program: Medical Genetics , Diagnostic Services & Maritime Medical Genetics
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% FTE) until 11/12/2027 x 1 position(s)
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Union Status: NSGEU Hlthcare , Healthcare Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $ 24.0855 - $ 29.7623 /hour
Closing Date: 26-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other’s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values , and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Working in Mi’kma’ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.

The Opportunity

MMGS is the only provider of comprehensive genetics service in the Maritime Provinces. Based in IWK Health, MMGS provides on-site appointments, virtual care, and outreach clinics to PEI, and NB. Patient population (male and female) includes prenatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric for a variety of genetic assessment indications.

Under the close supervision and guidance of the clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors, the genetic assistant is responsible for assisting with the operations of the genetics service, including: screening patient referrals, preparation and follow-up of families for genetic assessment, liaising with other health professionals and related fields as a member of the genetics team, coordinating testing for patients as directed by the geneticist or genetic counsellor, calling out negative results to patients at request of geneticist or genetic counsellor.

Hours of Work

8am - 4pm

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required, major in Biology or Genetics preferred. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other computer programs.
• Knowledge of medical/genetic terminology an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability working independently required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of interprofessional team members required.
• High degree of initiative, diligence, attention to detail and self-discipline/focus.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills required.
• Competencies in other languages an asset.

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.

Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.

I f you are an employee ofIWK Health , please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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