Genetic Counsellor

**Position**:Genetic Counsellor

**Department**:Genetic Program

**Position Status**:Permanent Full-Time

**INTERNAL ONLY - Please Note a change in status will result in changes to your accrual banks**

**Union**:OPSEU 373

**Number of Positions**:1

**HOURS OF WORK**:
**WHY WORK FOR US**:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:
**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:

- Master's Degree in Genetics Counselling
- Board certified with Canadian Board of Genetic Counsellors (CBGC) or American Board of Genetic Counselors (ABGC). Canadian certification preferred.
- Three to five years clinical experience preferred

**WHO YOU ARE**:

- Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with physicians, genetic counsellors, genetic assistant, staff, patients, directors, managers, and the community as required
- Ability to adapt to new and evolving requirements
- Ability to manage workload
- Able to work provide counselling services in many modalities including in person, telephone and virtual care
- Demonstrated ability to function autonomously
- Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of multiple software programs ie. Microsoft Office, Excel

**OUR COMMITMENT**:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.