Genetic Counselor

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Alberta Children's Hospital

📁: Allied Health

📅   : ALB00514507 Requisition #

📅   : Aug 21, 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: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 07-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 in patients with suspected genetic conditions. Recognized strength in relationship management, including experience establishing and sustaining collaborative professional relationships within shared-care, multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to participate productively in team environments, with clear understanding of own role and the roles of others, while actively seeking, respecting, and considering diverse perspectives and expertise. Demonstrated emotional self-awareness and self-management, with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills that support shared understanding and effective collaboration. Experience contributing to organizational change, including helping to build a shared vision, identifying risks, developing and adapting processes and workflows, contributing to goals and performance measures, and fostering a positive team environment through feedback, recognition, and peer support.

Preferred Qualifications:

Extensive experience in prenatal genetics, including counseling for abnormal ultrasound or screening results, family history, and carrier screening. Demonstrated expertise in interpreting complex genomic testing in a fetal context. Strength in clinical leadership, mentoring, program development, and quality improvement. Experience with virtual care and EMR systems is an asset.

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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