Job Description

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Location: Grand River Regional Cancer Centre

POSITION: Full-Time Senior Genetics Counsellor

HOURS OF WORK: 7.5 Hour Shifts Days

Summary:

The genetic counselor is responsible for providing consultation, assessment, initiation and follow-up of genetic testing for individuals and/or families referred to the service. She/he will participate in the planning and ongoing development of the preventive oncology program ensuring the vision and goals of the program are congruent with those of the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC). The genetic counselor will provide leadership within the cancer program in the area of prevention and screening, provide education and support both internally to the integrated cancer program and externally within the GRRCC referral area. She/he will liaise with colleagues provincially, nationally and internationally ensuring that the practices within the preventive oncology program meet provincial and national standards and best practice. Case load consists primarily of referrals for hereditary cancer syndromes/cancer risk assessment, working with a medical oncologist on site, and includes assessment for hereditary breast/ovarian cancer syndrome, hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes including HNPCC and FAP, as well as rare familial cancer syndromes. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Qualifications:

• Masters of Science in Genetic Counseling required
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in genetic counseling preferred
• Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors and/or American Board of Genetic Counseling certification (or eligibility for certification at next examination) required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work independently as well as within an interdisciplinary team required
• Excellent organizational skills required
• Experience in program development preferred
• Experience in patient and family education required

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Grand River Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSTING IS CLOSED.

Please include a resume with your application in order to ensure that your qualifications are appropriately considered in the hiring process.

Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.

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