Medical Geneticist

Job Description
We provide a wide range of genetic services for both adults and children. These services include genetic assessment, testing and diagnosis, targeted analysis including cytogenetic, molecular and metabolic investigations. The program provides reproductive (including preconception and prenatal), pediatric, adult and cancer genetic counselling services.
As a team, we anticipate the impact of a specific diagnosis for the family, and educate them about the results of our investigations and possible diagnosis. We make recommendations and referrals as necessary to ensure families have access to the most appropriate medical and social services. Genetic counsellors are available for ongoing emotional support and to discuss family planning issues if necessary.
**Location of practice**: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Relocation Package
This opportunity may be eligible to receive the Pediatric Medical Genetics Recruitment and Retention Incentive of up to $200,000
Job Qualifications

**Benefits**:
Additional Information
The City-Saskatoon Shines - With more hours of sunshine than any other major Canadian city and a population of 340,000+, Saskatoon is the largest city in Saskatchewan, offering non-stop entertainment opportunities including world class events, festivals and attractions, a strong arts and music focus, and a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.
Saskatchewan Health Authority - The SHA is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing over 44,000 employees and physicians responsible for the delivery of high quality and timely health care for the entire province. We are driven by the commitment to improve front line patient care for Saskatchewan people, and we are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure that patients receive high quality, timely health care, wherever they live in Saskatchewan.
Amanda Lee, Specialist Recruitment and Retention
Practitioner Staff Affairs-Saskatoon