Coord Genetics

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
The Genome Diagnostic Division at the Hospital for Sick Children is currently seeking a Molecular Laboratory Coordinator/Genetic Counsellor to become an integral member of our team dedicated to fostering an environment promoting excellence and innovation in patient care, research and education. Our molecular laboratory is the largest in the country serving over 15 million people. We currently offer testing for over 50 genetic conditions using a variety of molecular diagnostic technologies including next generation sequencing.

In this position you will be a key member of the laboratory team as a primary source for communication between clients (referring physicians or genetic counsellors) and laboratory staff. You will coordinate and track testing, inform on reported results, act as a client liaison and serve as an educator and resource for in-house staff, clients, other health care professionals and the general public. You will also be expected to keep abreast of new developments in the area of molecular diagnostics and may participate in translational research projects related to molecular diagnostics.

**Here’s What You’ll Get To Do**
- Serve as primary liaison for laboratory users regarding molecular genetic testing.
- Coordinate laboratory office processes related to test intake and reporting, and liason with laboratory users.
- Participate in education of laboratory users on selection and significance of laboratory results.
- Participate in lab activities for quality assurance programs, and maintain appropriate laboratory standards.
- Assist in provision of genetic assessment and counselling on a limited basis.
- Participate in teaching/supervisory opportunities in the University of Toronto/SickKids MSc Program in Genetic Counselling.
- Opportunity to aid in a genetics clinic as a clinical genetic counsellor on a limited basis

**Here’s What You’ll Need**
- A Master’s of Science in Genetic Counselling, with certification by (or eligibility for) the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) and/or the American Board of Genetic Counselling (ABGC).
- Professional knowledge of the rapidly changing principles and practice of medical, clinical and molecular genetics.
- Superior critical thinking, organizational, detail focused, time management, decision-making, teamwork, teaching and continuous learning skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective oral and written presentation and communication skills.
- Highly developed computer skills and/or the ability to learn new computer programs.

**Employment Type**

Temporary, Full-time (1.0 FTE)

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply