Genetic Counsellor

Olive Fertility Centre; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fertility clinic in Vancouver is seeking a Genetic Counsellor to provide support and counseling for patients undergoing genetic testing. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and be certified by the Canadian or American Genetic Counselling Board. This role includes reviewing PGT-A results, database management, and providing clinical supervision. The clinic offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Company events

Dental care

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Vision care

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Certification by the Canadian or American Genetic Counselling Board is mandatory.
• 1 year of experience in genetic counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients on genetic testing results.
• Update genetic databases with patient outcomes.
• Provide pre and post-test genetic counseling.

Skills

Strong communication (written and verbal)

Organization skills

Analytical skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Attention to detail

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling

Canadian or American Genetic Counselling Board Certification

Job description

Genetic Counsellor

Department: Genetic Counsellors

Reports To: Director, Clinic Operations

Location: Vancouver Clinic; Remote

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

8 hours per day/ 40 hours per week

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Clinic Operations, the Genetic Counsellor is pivotal to the organization – this role focuses on in-house counselling and coordination of genetic testing for our patients. Your courteous and professional approach to patient centred care is vital for our patients to have during their treatment at Olive.

Key Areas of Involvement

• Reviewing Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A) results with patients.
• Updating genetic result databases, including outcomes for mosaic embryo transfers.
• Being a resource for patient and staff inquiries related to genetic testing and family histories.
• Providing pre and post-test genetic counselling for patients having any genetic testing done through the Olive Fertility Centre (the Company) as needed. This may include PGT-A, PGT-M, carrier screening and other tests as they become available.
• Providing clinical supervision to genetic counseling students and medical students during their rotations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling.
• Board Certified or Board eligible from the Canadian and/or American Genetic Counselling Board.
• Previous experience with fertility patients is an asset.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication (both written and verbal), organization, analytical skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinic independently as well as in a team setting.
• Great attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Understanding of how to adapt genetic counseling skills for varied patient situations.
• Ability to apply genetic counseling skills in a culturally responsive and respectful manner to all clients.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $41.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Location and Relocation

• Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education

• Master's Degree (required)

Experience

• Genetic Counselling: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Canadian or America Genetic Counselling Board Certification (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V5Z 3X7