Genetics Counselor

Alberta Precision Labs; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Laboratories is seeking a Genetics Counselor I to join the Genetics & Genomics unit at the University of Alberta Hospital. You will assess familial risk, interpret genetic test results, and discuss management options with patients and families within a supportive, diverse environment.

You will collaborate with molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and newborn screening teams, providing counseling and guidance, while maintaining high ethical standards and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Master of Genetic Counseling degree required.
• Board Certification or eligibility with CAGC/ABGC required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed.
• Organizational skills and collaborative teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Determine patient/family risk for genetic conditions and interpret results.
• Explain options and promote informed choice in counseling sessions.
• Support patients and families dealing with medical, psychological, and familial implications.
• Provide guidance on testing options, results interpretation, and newborn screening where applicable.
• Offer advocacy and education to patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Genetic counseling knowledge

Education

Master of Genetic Counseling degree

Board Certification eligibility

Tools

Specimen Gate

Epic

Job description

Genetics and Genomics (G&G) as part of Alberta Precision Laboratories, provides complex genetic testing for a broad range of inherited conditions, serving an important role in the provision of genetic services to Alberta’s diverse population. G&G has a rewarding opportunity for a genetic counsellor to join the laboratory team. You will join an exceptional team of three laboratory genetic counsellors and work with several G&G labs including molecular genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, newborn screening and prenatal serum screening. With the implementation of additional next-generation sequencing panels, and the expansion of newborn screening in Alberta, it is an exciting time to join G&G.

Description:

As a Genetics Counselor I, you will determine a patient or family's risk for a genetic condition, interpret test results, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of occurrence or recurrence, and review available options with the individual/family in a manner that promotes informed choice.You will assist patients, families and/or medical care providers to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of how genetics contributes to disease. In addition, you may guide individuals/families and other clinicians in discussions about testing options, test result interpretation, prevention, medical management, newborn metabolic screening, and options for prenatal diagnosis.You may also provide supportive counseling to individuals/families and other clinicians with sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity and how they address potential ethical issues. Furthermore, you may serve as a patient advocate and refer individuals and families to available support services and as an educator and resource for other healthcare professionals and the general public.

• Classification: Genetics Counselor
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Genetics & Genomics
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 17-AUG-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $45.29
• Maximum Salary: $60.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Genetics Counselor
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Genetics & Genomics
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 02-DEC-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-DEC-2026
• Temporary End Date: 17-AUG-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $45.29
• Maximum Salary: $60.26
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Master of Genetic Counseling degree.Board Certification or eligibility with either the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors (CAGC) or the American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. Demonstrated collaborative teamwork skills. Comprehensive knowledge of genetic counseling.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a clinical or laboratory genetic counselling role is preferred. Familiarity with Specimen Gate and Epic is an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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