Job Description

Your Opportunity:
Clinical & Metabolic Genetic Services, AHS South, provides high-quality genetic health care to Southern Alberta. Services operate in a hub-and-spoke model, with the core at Alberta Children's Hospital and satellite clinics at Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, Cambrian Wellness Centre, Chinook Regional Hospital, and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. This 0.6 FTE temporary part-time Genetic Counsellor role is assigned to the Hereditary Cancer Clinic, with potential for full-time hours also supporting the Adult General Genetics Clinic. Based at Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre, this role reports to the Unit Manager of Genetic Services, AHS South. You will be part of a collaborative team including clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, genetic assistants, administrative staff, and other professionals. Your clinical focus will be individuals and families at risk for hereditary cancer. Genetic Services has implemented innovative service models, including integration of genetics into non-genetic clinician practices (Mainstreaming) and digital platforms like webinars and videos to enhance care. The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of compassion, equity, and collaboration, ensuring care is tailored to the needs, preferences, and lived experiences of patients and families. As a member of a dynamic and evolving team, you will also help strengthen partnerships across systems, advocate for patients and families, and support the integration of genetics into broader health care pathways.
Description:
As a Genetics Counsellor 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 counselling 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:

Genetic Counselor

Union:

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program:

Genetic Services

Primary Location:

Alberta Children's Hospital

Location Details:

Eligible to work hybrid (on/off site) within Alberta

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE:

0.60

Posting End Date:

29-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class:

Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available:

01-SEP-2025

Temporary End Date:

01-SEP-2027

Hours per Shift:

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle:

6

Shift Pattern:

Days

Days Off:

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary:

$43.38

Maximum Salary:

$57.63

Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in Genetic Counselling. Board Certification or eligibility with either the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) or the American Board of Genetic Counsellors (ABGC).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated expertise in identifying, gathering, analyzing, and accurately interpreting complex genetic, medical, and family data, and applying clinical and best-practice guidelines to develop comprehensive risk assessments and care plans for patients and families. Proven ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team, including establishing collaborative professional relationships, understanding and respecting diverse roles, and incorporating a range of perspectives in clinical decision-making. Strong emotional self-awareness and self-management skills, with the ability to foster understanding, navigate challenging conversations, and manage conflict constructively. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities in clinical and team settings. Previous experience contributing to organizational change initiatives, including helping to build shared vision, identifying and mitigating risks, developing new workflows, participating in setting goals and performance metrics, using feedback and recognition to support team culture, and serving as a resource and mentor to colleagues. Demonstrated ability to foster psychological safety and inclusivity in clinical and team interactions, and to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. Commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice, and applying feedback to support team and system growth.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience providing genetic health care to adults at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. Demonstrated interest and skill in teaching and supervising learners. Experience with videotelephony platforms for clinical care and education. Experience contributing to quality improvement, service innovation, program development, mentorship, and cross-provincial alignment of care models.