Unit Summary

The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) provides centralized genetic counselling and assessment services to patients across the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Region as part of the Regional Cancer Program.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Clinical Manager of the CIBC Breast Assessment Centre, Colposcopy, and Cancer Genetics, the Genetic Counsellor, together with a team of medical oncologists and other health care professionals, provides family risk assessment, diagnosis, management, education and support to patients and their families. The duties include obtaining patient histories, reviewing relevant data, determining the risk of hereditary cancer syndromes and eligibility for genetic testing. Additional duties include, but are not restricted to, development and maintenance of the regional cancer genetics care pathway, liaising with the laboratory for specimen collection and coordination, participation in research, and supervision of student learners and volunteers.

Schedule Work Hours

Monday to Friday; day

Qualifications

1. Master's Degree from an (ABGC) accredited Genetic Counselling Program.

2. American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and/or Canadian Board of Genetic Counselling - Conseil Canadien de Conseil Génétique (CBGC - CCCG) certified and/or board eligible.

3. Previous experience in a cancer genetics clinic preferred.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of the issues surrounding screening for genetic susceptibility to disease.

5. Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skill

6. Strong organizational and analytical skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computer software such as MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic health record systems.

Guidelines

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement