Genetic Counsellor

Delphi Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital in Toronto is seeking a certified genetic counsellor to join our team. This role applies advanced genomics to provide genetic assessment and counselling for research participants, patients and families with neurodevelopmental conditions and rare genetic findings.

The successful candidate will work with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to return-of-results protocols, and help develop health care pathways for kids with developmental disabilities,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counselling or equivalent.
• Certification (or eligibility) through CAGC and/or ABGC.
• Experience in neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and/or pediatric genetics is an asset.
• Experience working with research studies and ethics requirements is an asset.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting and communicating genetic test results to research participants and families.
• Providing post-test genetic counselling to research participants and families, and potentially pre- and post- counselling for patients.
• Providing psychosocial counselling and facilitating access to clinical, community, and advocacy resources.
• Assisting with development of return-of-results protocols and participant communication materials.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, scientists, psychologists, geneticists, and research coordinators.
• Participating in ethics submissions, protocol development, and knowledge translation activities as appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate clinical and research documentation in accordance with institutional, ethical, and privacy requirements.

Skills

Genetic counselling

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Research ethics

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counselling

Certification (CAGC/ABGC) or eligibility

Job description

Join us in building a world of possibility! Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada's largest pediatric rehabilitation hospital. We are a top 40 Canadian research hospital that is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto, and we serve over 8,500 families annually. Our lab is committed to fostering a climate of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we support an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. We welcome applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. We are committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process where needed.

Job Description

We are seeking a certified genetic counselor to join our team! This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply advanced genomics expertise to provide genetic assessment and counselling for research participants, patients/families with neurodevelopmental conditions, and help develop pathways of care for families with developmental disabilities. In this role, the successful applicant would work alongside internationally renowned research and clinical teams. The Genetic Counsellor will contribute to return-of-results processes and research protocol development related to genomic research in neurodevelopmental disorders as well as to development of health care pathways for kids with neurodevelopmental conditions and rare genetic findings.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for interpreting and communicating genetic test results to research participants and families
• Responsible for providing post-test genetic counselling to research participants and families, as well as potentially pre- and post- counseling for patients
• Provide psychosocial counselling and facilitate access to clinical, community, and advocacy resources
• Assist with the development of return-of-results protocols and participant communication materials
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians, scientists, psychologists, geneticists, and research coordinators
• Participate in ethics submissions, protocol development, and knowledge translation activities as appropriate
• Maintain accurate clinical and research documentation in accordance with institutional, ethical, and privacy requirements
• Master's degree in Genetic Counselling or equivalent
• Certification (or eligibility for certification) through the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) and/or American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
• Experience in neurodevelopmental disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and/or pediatric genetics is an asset
• Experience working with research studies and ethics requirements is an asset
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong ability to communicate genetic results to research participants and families
• Ability to take initiative and work independently

About the Organization Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital creates a world of possibility by supporting children and youth with disabilities, medical complexity, illness and injury. All of our work is guided by our strategic plan, Transformative Care, Inclusive World: Holland Bloorview 2030. The plan: https://strategicplan.hollandbloorview.ca/

To get a glimpse as to who Holland Bloorview is, we invite you to watch the Together We Dare. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3c-FszREUk

Holland Bloorview is committed to fostering a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity accessibility, and anti-racism (IDEAA). This commitment is central to, and mutually supportive of, our research excellence mandate. We welcome and respect the diversity of all members of our community and we seek to create an inclusive culture for our clients, families, research scientists, staff, participants, trainees, volunteers, trustees, and partners. To help in our journey towards fully reflecting the communities we partner with, we welcome and encourage applications from Black individuals and other racialized persons, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQI2SA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas within our community. Holland Bloorview is committed to fair assessment of a candidate's abilities, and consideration for diversity of thought, method, and experience, including non-traditional career paths.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting [e-mail] or 416-425-6220.

This position is currently accepting applications.