Job Description

Compensation Pay Range: $41.77-$51.27

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POSITION SUMMARY

A Genetic Counsellor is required to work as a member of the CHEO Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory team, under the general supervision of the laboratory manager and laboratory head.
As part of the CHEO Regional Genetics Program, The CHEO Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory provides comprehensive diagnostic genetic testing for both pediatric and adult populations including genome-wide analysis such as karyotyping, SNP microarray and whole genome/exome sequencing to more targeted testing including FISH, gene panels and single gene testing.

We are looking for enthusiastic qualified individuals who wish to use their clinical expertise to interpret and communicate the results of genetic testing in a stimulating and supportive environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop a knowledge of testing technologies used in the laboratory
• Be familiar with genomic diagnostics, and become proficient in data interpretation
• Prepare draft laboratory reports
• Perform data analysis and literature searches to provide clinical interpretation of genetic variants to assess their clinical relevance
• Participate in design and maintenance of report templates including potential test interpretations
• Respond to enquiries and provide information and support to health care providers and laboratory staff including the appropriate use of genetic tests, limitations / accuracy of tests, possible testing outcomes, sample requirements, interpretation of results and general genetics-related questions
• Act as a liaison between clinical professionals and genetics laboratories to ensure continuity of care through counselling, testing, results and follow-up
• Serve as a resource and participate in educational and professional development activities; develop educational information for
• the laboratory tests offered
• Maintain confidential and accurate records, and ensure completion of appropriate databases
• Participate in additional clinical, administrative, and research activities as required
• Participate in the ongoing quality improvement activities and in activities that enhance the overall service of the Program
• Participate in service planning, reporting and evaluation

QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• M.Sc./M.A. in Genetic Counselling (Essential)
• CAGC/ABGC Certification (or eligible for certification) (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English & French) (Preferred)
• Previous experience working as a genetic counsellor in a medical/clinical genetics setting (Essential)
• Previous experience as a genetic counsellor in a laboratory setting (Preferred)
• Effective oral and written presentation and communication skills and ability to work independently. (Essential)
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to work efficiently and effectively with other staff members (Essential)
• Excellent computer and database skills appropriate for laboratory and clinical case management (Essential)
• Analytical and scientific competence and knowledge of genetic concepts (Essential)
• Professional knowledge of the rapidly changing principles and practice of medical, clinical, and laboratory genetics (Essential)
• Strong background in genomic database utilization (Preferred)
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to understand/design report formats and process for reporting (Essential)

• Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

R\xc3\x89SUM\xc3\x89 DES FONCTIONS

Un conseiller en g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique est recherch\xc3\xa9 pour travailler au sein de l\'\xc3\xa9quipe du laboratoire de diagnostic g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique de CHEO sous la supervision g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9rale des chefs de laboratoire de cytog\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique et g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique mol\xc3\xa9culaire. Dans le cadre du programme r\xc3\xa9gional de g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique de CHEO, le laboratoire de diagnostic g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique fournit des tests g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tiques diagnostiques complets pour les populations p\xc3\xa9diatriques et adultes, y compris des analyses \xc3\xa0 l\'\xc3\xa9chelle du g\xc3\xa9nome telles que le caryotype, l\xe2\x80\x99analyse par micropuce genomique, et le s\xc3\xa9quen\xc3\xa7age du g\xc3\xa9nome entier/exome, ainsi que des tests plus cibl\xc3\xa9s tels que la FISH, les panels de g\xc3\xa8nes et les tests de g\xc3\xa8nes cibl\xc3\xa9s.
Nous recherchons des personnes qualifi\xc3\xa9es et enthousiastes qui souhaitent utiliser leur expertise clinique pour interpr\xc3\xa9ter et communiquer les r\xc3\xa9sultats des tests g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tiques dans un environnement stimulant et favorable.

DESCRIPTION DU TRAVAIL

• Les responsabilit\xc3\xa9s du ou de la titulaire seront les suivantes, sans toutefois s\xe2\x80\x99y limiter :
• Apprendre \xc3\xa0 conna\xc3\xaetre les technologies d\xe2\x80\x99analyse utilis\xc3\xa9es au laboratoire;
• Conna\xc3\xaetre les diagnostics g\xc3\xa9nomiques et apprendre \xc3\xa0 bien interpr\xc3\xa9ter les donn\xc3\xa9es;
• Pr\xc3\xa9parer la version pr\xc3\xa9liminaire des rapports de laboratoire;
• Mener des analyses bioinformatiques et des recherches dans la documentation afin d\xe2\x80\x99offrir l\xe2\x80\x99interpr\xc3\xa9tation clinique de variants g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tiques pour \xc3\xa9valuer leur pertinence clinique;
• Participer \xc3\xa0 la conception et \xc3\xa0 la mise \xc3\xa0 jour de mod\xc3\xa8les de rapports; il faudra \xc3\xa9ventuellement interpr\xc3\xa9ter des tests pour cela;
• R\xc3\xa9pondre \xc3\xa0 des demandes de renseignements et donner de l\xe2\x80\x99information et du soutien aux fournisseurs de soins et au personnel du laboratoire, ce qui comprend l\xe2\x80\x99utilisation ad\xc3\xa9quate des tests g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tiques, les limites et l\xe2\x80\x99exactitude des tests, leurs r\xc3\xa9sultats possibles, les \xc3\xa9chantillons n\xc3\xa9cessaires, l\xe2\x80\x99interpr\xc3\xa9tation des r\xc3\xa9sultats et des renseignements d\xe2\x80\x99ordre g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9ral li\xc3\xa9es \xc3\xa0 la g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique;
• Maintenir le lien entre les professionnels cliniques et les laboratoires de g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique afin d\xe2\x80\x99assurer la continuit\xc3\xa9 des soins en offrant des conseils, des tests, des r\xc3\xa9sultats et des suivis;
• Assumer un r\xc3\xb4le de personne-ressource et participer \xc3\xa0 des activit\xc3\xa9s d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9ducation et de perfectionnement professionnel; r\xc3\xa9diger des fiches d\xe2\x80\x99information et d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9ducation sur les tests de laboratoire offerts;
• Tenir des dossiers confidentiels et pr\xc3\xa9cis et veiller \xc3\xa0 ce que les principales bases de donn\xc3\xa9es soient bien \xc3\xa0 jour;
• Participer \xc3\xa0 d\xe2\x80\x99autres activit\xc3\xa9s cliniques, administratives et de recherche selon les besoins;
• Participer \xc3\xa0 des activit\xc3\xa9s d\xe2\x80\x99am\xc3\xa9lioration continue de la qualit\xc3\xa9 et \xc3\xa0 des activit\xc3\xa9s qui am\xc3\xa9liorent la prestation globale des services du Programme;
• Participer \xc3\xa0 la planification et \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9valuation des services, puis \xc3\xa0 la production de rapports.

QUALIT\xc3\x89S REQUISES

• V\xc3\xa9rification du casier judiciaire (Essentiel)
• M.Sc. ou M.A. en consultation g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique (Essentiel)
• Certification, ou admissibilit\xc3\xa9, \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99ACEG ou \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99ABGC (Essentiel)
• Bilinguisme (fran\xc3\xa7ais et anglais) (Pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9rable)
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience de travail \xc3\xa0 un poste de conseiller en g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique dans une clinique m\xc3\xa9dicale ou g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique (Essentiel)
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience de travail \xc3\xa0 un poste de conseiller en g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique dans un milieu de laboratoire (Pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9rable)
• Comp\xc3\xa9tences en pr\xc3\xa9sentation et en communication verbale et \xc3\xa9crite et capacit\xc3\xa9 de travailler en autonomie (Essentiel)
• Excellent sens de l\xe2\x80\x99organisation et capacit\xc3\xa9 de travailler de mani\xc3\xa8re efficiente et efficace avec les autres membres du personnel (Essentiel)
• Excellentes comp\xc3\xa9tences en informatique et connaissances pratiques des bases de donn\xc3\xa9es utilis\xc3\xa9es pour l\xe2\x80\x99administration du laboratoire et pour la gestion des cas cliniques (Essential)
• Comp\xc3\xa9tences analytiques et scientifiques et connaissance des concepts de la g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tique (Essentiel)
• Connaissance professionnelle de l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9volution rapide des principes et des pratiques de laboratoire m\xc3\xa9dicaux, cliniques et g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9tiques (Essentiel)
• Exp\xc3\xa9rience approfondie de l\xe2\x80\x99utilisation des bases de donn\xc3\xa9es g\xc3\xa9nomiques (Pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9rable)
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 de collaborer avec divers intervenants afin de comprendre et de concevoir des mod\xc3\xa8les de rapports et des processus de production de rapports (Essentiel)

• Le ou la titulaire sera repr\xc3\xa9sent\xc3\xa9e par le Syndicat des employ\xc3\xa9es et employ\xc3\xa9s de la fonction publique de l\xe2\x80\x99Ontario (SEFPO).

CHEO valorise la diversit\xc3\xa9 et est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9galit\xc3\xa9 d\xe2\x80\x99acc\xc3\xa8s. Nous nous sommes engag\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 fournir un environnement de travail inclusif et sans obstacle, en commen\xc3\xa7ant par le processus d\xe2\x80\x99embauche et nous sommes heureux de recevoir des demandes provenant de tous les candidats qualifi\xc3\xa9s.

Si vous avez besoin de mesures d\xe2\x80\x99adaptation pendant une phase du processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec les Ressources humaines \xc3\xa0 jobs@cheo.on.ca. Tous les renseignements re\xc3\xa7us concernant les mesures d\xe2\x80\x99adaptation resteront confidentiels et seront trait\xc3\xa9s conform\xc3\xa9ment \xc3\xa0 la Loi sur l\xe2\x80\x99accessibilit\xc3\xa9 pour les personnes handicap\xc3\xa9es de l\xe2\x80\x99Ontario.

Nous remercions toutes les personnes qui posent leur candidature; toutefois, nous ne communiquerons qu\xe2\x80\x99avec celles qui seront convoqu\xc3\xa9es \xc3\xa0 une entrevue.

\xc3\x80 partir du 29 mars 2021, CHEO m\xc3\xa8nera un processus de pr\xc3\xa9s\xc3\xa9lection et d\'\xc3\xa9valuation plus complet. Ce processus peut comprendre des tests plus vari\xc3\xa9s et multidimensionnels tels qu\'un test \xc3\xa9crit, un examen pratique ou une autre \xc3\xa9valuation. Tous les candidats qui satisfont aux qualifications essentielles et pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9es peuvent \xc3\xaatre test\xc3\xa9s. Tous les membres de OPSEU serront accorder une entrevue apr\xc3\xa8s avoir pass\xc3\xa9 la pr\xc3\xa9s\xc3\xa9lection. La pr\xc3\xa9s\xc3\xa9lection peut comprendre des tests.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Job Posting End Date (if applicable): September 11, 2023

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