Medical Genetics

HealthMatch BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare facility as a Clinical Geneticist in Vancouver, where you will provide essential genetic services and participate in groundbreaking research. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre, renowned for its commitment to women's health. You will engage in clinical practice, education, and research, contributing to the well-being of families across British Columbia. With a supportive environment and a focus on innovation, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the field of medical genetics while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle that Vancouver offers.

Qualifications

• Must hold a CPSBC License and CMPA Provisional.
• Eligible for FRCPC and permanent licensing in BC.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic services including prenatal assessment and counselling.
• Participate in UBC academic teaching and medical genetics research.

Skills

Clinical Genetics

Prenatal Genetic Assessment

Pediatric Genetic Assessment

Dysmorphology

Medical Genetics Research

Education

M.D. or equivalent degree

Specialist certification in medical genetics

Eligibility for Clinical Assistant Professor appointment

Job description

Current Requirements:

• Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License
• Provisional Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)
• Mandatory Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) Eligible

Role and Facility Information

Position: Clinical Geneticist

Facility: BC Women’s Hospital and Health Centre

Program: Provincial Medical Genetics Program

Type: Full Time Position

The BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Department of Medical Genetics invite applications for a Clinical Geneticist position in the Provincial Medical Genetics Program with an appropriate UBC faculty appointment.

The Provincial Medical Genetics Program provides genetic services within British Columbia and has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The Program participates in a fully-accredited Royal College Residency Training Program in Medical Genetics and Genomics and in Canadian College of Medical Geneticists and other fellowship training. The scope of clinical practice includes prenatal genetic assessment and counselling, dysmorphology, pediatric genetic assessment, and adult clinical genetics. In addition to regular scheduled clinics, the Clinical Geneticist will be expected to provide on-call services and outreach clinics. The Clinical Geneticist will participate fully in University of British Columbia academic teaching and training activities and undertake or actively collaborate in medical genetics and genomics research. Salary and faculty appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M.D. or equivalent degree
• Must hold or be eligible for permanent licensing in the province of British Columbia
• Specialist certification in medical genetics with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Eligible for an appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor or above at UBC
• Comparable training and certification from other countries may also be considered

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is the only facility in British Columbia devoted primarily to the health of women, newborns, and families. It provides a broad range of specialized women’s health services that address the health needs of women of all ages and backgrounds. BC Women’s is one of the largest maternity facilities in Canada, with over 7,000 births a year, and is both the major primary and secondary maternity services provider in the Lower Mainland and the cornerstone of the provincial tertiary care system.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages, and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence, including: Respect people, Be compassionate, Dare to innovate, Cultivate partnerships, Serve with purpose.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is Canada’s third largest university and consistently ranks among the 40 best universities in the world. Primarily situated in Vancouver, UBC is a research-intensive university and has an economic impact of $4 billion on the provincial economy.

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre and UBC are committed to employment equity and hire on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Government’s unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

The world-class city of Vancouver is situated in the southwest corner of British Columbia, surrounded by mountains and ocean vistas. With a population of two million, Vancouver is Canada’s third largest city and is frequently honoured as one of the best places to live in the world.