Medical Genetics

Health Match BC; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in British Columbia is seeking a Medical Geneticist for the Provincial Hereditary Cancer Program. This role involves providing genetic counselling and assessment, managing patient care, and contributing to clinical research. The successful candidate will have a strong background in genetics and a commitment to improving cancer care across the province.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC.
• Certification in Medical Genetics required.
• Experience in cancer genetics or pharmacogenomics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counselling and medical assessment for patients.
• Manage patient-specific genetics services, including chart reviews and test orders.
• Participate in teaching, research, and administrative activities.

Skills

Genetic counselling

Clinical assessment

Research

Education

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Medical Genetics

Eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Job description

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Role and Facility Information

Medical Geneticist - Provincial Hereditary Cancer Program - BC Cancer

Full time (1.0 FTE) and Temporary part-time (up to 0.6FTE)

Provincial Hereditary Cancer Program

Can be located in either Vancouver, Abbotsford or Victoria

BC Cancer

Working towards a world free from cancer, BC Cancer has a mandate that covers the entire spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.

The Provincial Hereditary Cancer Program (HCP) has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and research. The Program provides genetic counselling and genetic testing for BC/Yukon residents who may have inherited an increased risk for specific types of malignancy. As a Clinical Geneticist, you will use your experience and qualifications to provide quality cancer care to our patients. The scope of clinical practice includes pediatric and adult genetic assessment and counselling, cancer risk assessment, genetic testing and provision of management recommendations for hereditary cancer syndromes. Also important will be the ability to manage secondary or incidental findings from panel-based or genome-wide sequencing approaches. We are seeking candidates with demonstrable academic achievement who have both superb clinical skills and a keen interest in clinical research.

The successful candidate will provide Clinical Services to the Hereditary Cancer Program, in accordance with your role as Medical Geneticist. The nature of this position requires that time be scheduled so as to be able to provide Clinical Services, plus Services when on call, at such times and during such hours as are reasonably required by BC Cancer, understanding that many circumstances require flexibility of hours and that the successful candidate will respond to those needs.

The Successful Candidate Will Provide The Following Medical Genetics Services On Both An Unscheduled Basis As Well As On An Elective And Scheduled Basis And As Coordinated By The Program’s Medical Co-Directors Or Delegate

Clinical Services

1.1 Direct Patient Care, Including

• Genetic counselling and medical assessment for up to 5 new patients per week. This will be focused at one of the BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer sites but can also include outreach to any of the HCP’s points of delivery through any of the BC Cancer sites, depending on operational needs. Services include face-to-face, video-link, and telephone appointments.

The direct and indirect care distribution may be revised accordingly to departmental needs.

• Indirect patient care, which involves patient-specific genetics services provided when the patient is not present, including reviewing patient charts prior to appointments, ordering specific tests, completing documentation and follow-up, reviewing cases with genetic counsellors, signing off on letters, participating in case review meetings, and being available as a resource for genetic counsellors.

Other duties include clinically related teaching, research, and completing all medical forms or reports as requested.

Clinical Administrative Services

• Non-patient care activities such as administration, attendance at meetings, consultations, utilization management, program planning, guideline development, and participation in service evaluation.

The successful applicant must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and have or be eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Medical Genetics. Additional training or experience in cancer genetics, pharmacogenomics, or cardiac genetics is an asset. The position includes a faculty appointment at UBC, with the academic rank based on qualifications. The role covers patients across BC and Yukon, with location flexibility.

Applications should include a cover letter and CV, directed to: Health Match BC. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

What We Do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for BC, part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which manages specialized health services across BC. Our values include Respect, Compassion, Innovation, Partnership, and Purpose. We are committed to diversity and employment equity, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals and prioritizing Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Reconciliation efforts are ongoing, supporting Indigenous Peoples' self-determination and honoring the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.

Terms

Compensation: Salary

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care