Genetic Counselor
- Recovery Alberta: N
- 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: 19-MAR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 05-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $43.38
- Maximum Salary: $57.63
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
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:At least 1-2 years’ recent (within last 5 years) experience working in a clinical setting, ideally in the areas of neurodevelopmental, neurogenetic and rare disease diagnosis and counselling. Expertise in analyzing and accurately interpreting complex genetic, genomic, medical and family data to arrive at a diagnosis for pediatric patients. Recognized aptitude for relationship management, including significant experience establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships and working effectively within shared care multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to participate productively in a team environment, including understanding own role and the roles of other professionals, and actively seeking, respecting, considering and being receptive to the diverse perspectives and opinions of collaborators. Demonstrated emotional self-awareness and self-management, including the ability to build understanding and shared meaning between people, and strong problem solving and conflict management skills. Experience actively participating in organizational change initiatives including building a shared vision, identifying and addressing associated risks, developing new processes and workflows, monitoring performance goals and metrics, using positive feedback and recognition to support coworkers, and serving as a resource to colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience with genomics-based research initiatives and rare disease networks and organizations, ideally in the areas of neurogenetics and rare disease diagnosis and counselling. Previous experience providing genetic healthcare services to children, youth, and their families at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Familiarity with Genetic Services specific processes, policies and procedures.
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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