Job Description

Position:

Genetic Assistant

Dept.:

Laboratory Medicine and Genetics

Posting ID:

3579

Role/Level:

Allied Technical - 06.2 ($33.94hr- $39.07hr)

Status:

Permanent Full Time

Site:

Credit Valley Hospital

Posted:

July 14-2025

Internal Deadline:

July 21-2025


Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission:

A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values:

Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals:

Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers:

People, Education, Innovation, Research


The Genetics Clinic at the Credit Valley Hospital is seeking a Genetic Assistant. Working collaboratively with the Clinical Genetics team the Genetic Assistant will be responsible for providing operational support to MD and professional staff, and all other duties assigned in line with the scope of a Genetic Assistant.

Qualifications

BSc. In Biology or Genetics preferred Knowledge of genetics principles and theory Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent inter-personnel and customer service skills Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Professional and capable of developing effective working relationships Working knowledge of standard computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience in use of EPIC is an asset Well organized with effective prioritization and time management skills Previous related experience in a clinical genetics setting is an asset

Responsibilities

Prepare patient's pedigrees; request past pedigrees from Medical Records as needed Providing patient health information to other professional staff Contacting families/physician/Laboratories for further information Manage incoming genetics test reports via laboratory and providers portals Coordinating additional testing for patients following medical directives Tracking results and samples on patients using a database Sending and tracking Release of information consent forms Request variant reinterpretations from genetic labs Entering request for ministry of health extensions Sending letter's/emails and faxes to patient's and professional staff High accuracy and attention to detail when performing a wide variety of tasks Performing all other duties consistent with the Genetic Assistant role as assigned Receive and distribute all patient test results to team members

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:

www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca


Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.