Genetic Counselor
Your Opportunity:
Genetic Services, AHS South, provides high-quality genetic health care for the population of Southern Alberta through a hub-and-spoke model. The core facility is located at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, with additional clinics at Cambrian Wellness Centre, Richmond Road Diagnostic & Treatment Centre, Chinook Regional Hospital, and Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. We are currently recruiting a Temporary, Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Genetic Counsellor for the Prenatal Genetics Division, based at the Cambrian Wellness Centre. This position reports to the Unit Manager of Genetic Services, AHS South. In this role, you will provide genetic assessment, counselling, screening, and diagnosis to individuals with pregnancies at risk for birth defects or genetic conditions. You will work in close partnership with medical geneticists, maternal-fetal medicine physicians, genetic counsellors, genetic assistants, and administrative professionals. Care is provided in person and virtually, allowing for both flexibility and patient-centered access. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-functioning, collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering world-class care to patients and families navigating complex decisions in pregnancy. New graduates will benefit from strong mentorship and guidance, while experienced genetic counsellors will find an engaging environment that values expertise, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Description:
As a Genetics Counsellor I, you will determine a patient or family's risk for a genetic condition, interpret test results, analyze inheritance patterns and risks of occurrence or recurrence, and review available options with the individual/family in a manner that promotes informed choice. You will assist patients, families and/or medical care providers to understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of how genetics contributes to disease. In addition, you may guide individuals/families and other clinicians in discussions about testing options, test result interpretation, prevention, medical management, newborn metabolic screening, and options for prenatal diagnosis. You may also provide supportive counselling to individuals/families and other clinicians with sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity and how they address potential ethical issues. Furthermore, you may serve as a patient advocate and refer individuals and families to available support services, and as an educator and resource for other healthcare professionals and the general public.
- 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
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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