Genetic Counsellor

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health’s Genetics Program at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg is seeking a qualified Genetic Counsellor to coordinate genetics/metabolic services. The role includes counselling, follow-up with patients, teaching, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position requires a Master’s in Genetics or Genetic Counselling, ABGC/CAGC board eligibility, and potential CACG/NSGC membership. In-person work arrangement with a 1.0 FTE, day shifts, start 10/26/2026.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of genetics and counselling skills is required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise and competence in teaching and counselling.
• Demonstrated organization skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and evolving current knowledge through literature reviews, continuing education, and participation in training of students.

Responsibilities

• Genetic counselling and provision of comprehensive follow-up of patients in collaboration with the genetics team.
• Screening and Assessment.
• Providing genetic counselling.
• Administrative Duties.
• Provision of Genetic Education.
• Research and Professional Development.

Skills

Genetics knowledge

Counselling skills

Communication skills

Teaching

Organization

Education

Master’s of Science in Genetics or Genetic Counselling

Job description

Requisition ID: 410534

Position Number: 20009356

Posting End Date: September 17, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre - Manitoba Clinic

Department / Unit: Genetics Program HSC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 10/26/2026 - 03/19/2027

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $49.279, $51.077, $52.837, $54.976, $56.925, $58.877

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Program Director - Genetics and Metabolism, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of the applicable genetics/metabolic program involving:

• Genetic counselling and provision of comprehensive follow-up of patients in collaboration with the genetics team.
• Screening and Assessment.
• Providing genetic counselling.
• Administrative Duties.
• Provision of Genetic Education.
• Research and Professional Development.

Experience

• Previous related experience in a medical setting including counselling and teaching preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master’s of Science degree in Genetics or Genetic Counselling from a recognized training program required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Board eligible/board certified with the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and/or the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling (CAGC) required.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CACG) and/or The National Society for Genetic Counselors (NSGC).

Qualifications And Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
• Basic knowledge of genetics and counselling skills is required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise and competence in teaching and counselling.
• Demonstrated organization skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and evolving current knowledge in area of expertise through reviewing literature and attending continuing education in-services, workshops and conferences, involvement in research projects as well as participating in the training of Medical and Genetic Counselling students.
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively with patients, families and healthcare team members.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.