Genetic Counselor

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital

Calgary Zone, Calgary, Cambrian Wellness Centre South Zone, Medicine Hat, Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Calgary Zone, Calgary, Richmond Road Diag Treat Centr South Zone, Lethbridge, Chinook Regional Hospital

📁: Allied Health

📅   : ALB00506448 Requisition #

📅   : Jul 18, 2025 Post Date

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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: Multisite

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 25-JUL-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/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: 10

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:

Expertise in analyzing and accurately interpreting complex genetic, genomic, medical, and family data to support diagnosis and care planning for pediatric patients. Recognized ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships within multidisciplinary teams, including understanding the roles of other professionals and valuing diverse perspectives. Demonstrated emotional self-awareness, self-management, and strong skills in communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving. Proven experience contributing to organizational change, including building shared vision, identifying risks, developing workflows, supporting goal setting and performance monitoring, and mentoring colleagues. Ability to foster psychological safety and inclusivity in both clinical and team settings. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice, and applying feedback to support growth at individual, team, and system levels.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with genomics-based research and rare disease networks, particularly in diagnosis and counselling. Experience providing inpatient genetic counselling. Demonstrated interest and skill in teaching and supervising learners. Proficiency with videotelephony for clinical care and education. Experience in quality improvement, innovation, program development, mentorship, and cross-provincial care alignment.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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