Genetic Counsellor

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority • Winnipeg, MB

6d • CA$49 - CA$59 • Onsite

About The Position

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Under the direction of the Program Director - Genetics and Metabolism, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of the applicable genetics/metabolic program involving:

Genetic counselling and provision of comprehensive follow-up of patients in collaboration with the genetics team.
Screening and Assessment.
Providing genetic counselling.
Administrative Duties.
Provision of Genetic Education.
Research and Professional Development.

Requirements

• Master’s of Science degree in Genetics or Genetic Counselling from a recognized training program required.
• Board eligible/board certified with the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and/or the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling (CAGC) required.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CACG) and/or The National Society for Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
• Basic knowledge of genetics and counselling skills is required.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise and competence in teaching and counselling.
• Demonstrated organization skills.
• Commitment to maintaining and evolving current knowledge in area of expertise through reviewing literature and attending continuing education in-services, workshops and conferences, involvement in research projects as well as participating in the training of Medical and Genetic Counselling students.
• Ability to work independently but collaboratively with patients, families and healthcare team members.
• Current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.
• A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous related experience in a medical setting including counselling and teaching preferred.
• Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Responsibilities

• Genetic counselling and provision of comprehensive follow-up of patients in collaboration with the genetics team.
• Screening and Assessment.
• Providing genetic counselling.
• Administrative Duties.
• Provision of Genetic Education.
• Research and Professional Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level