Research Genetic Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

**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**:

- and post-test genetic counselling for patients/families with suspected rare genetic conditions. In this role, you would work alongside internationally renowned Physicians, Genetic Counsellors, Researchers and other health professionals to provide excellent family-centered care to patients from around the world.

**Here's What You¿ll Get To Do**:

- Work in a multi-faceted role with a primary focus on contributing to translational genetics research.
- Explain the study to participants, gauge interest in enrollment to the study, accompany patients through decision-making and obtain consent where appropriate
- Support other activities related to research including obtaining and maintaining REB approval, team meetings, etc.
- Provide comprehensive genetic information regarding the diagnosis, aetiology, recurrence risk and available testing options for a variety of disorders.
- Design and optimize data collection and maintain the study databases and collection tools (e.g., REDCap, PhenoTips)
- Contribute to the clinical interpretation of genetic and genomic test results.
- Provide genetic counselling to patients/families that participate in research.
- Coordinate segregation testing in family members when relevant.
- Address other genetic risks identified in the patient/family.
- Assess psychosocial issues and structure counselling session(s) accordingly.
- Assist patients/families in making decisions consistent with their beliefs, while addressing cultural diversity and ethical issues.
- Provide international leadership in genetic counselling services, research and education.
- Liaise with a variety of stakeholders including physicians, genetic counsellors, laboratory scientists, researchers, medical trainees, and others to foster collaborative relationships and coordinate multidisciplinary study activities and initiatives.
- Work with leadership team to plan, coordinate and execute multi-disciplinary research meetings.
- Educate other health care professionals on interpretation of genome-based results both at SickKids and at other institutions.
- Teaching/supervising opportunities in the University of Toronto/SickKids MSc Program in Genetic Counselling (possible).
- Participate in manuscript preparation, presentations, and project reporting.

**Here's What You¿ll Need**:

- A Master of Science in Genetic Counselling.
- Certification (or eligible for) by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling (CAGC) and/or the American Board of Genetic Counsellors (ABGC).
- Professional knowledge of the rapidly changing principles and practice of medical, clinical and laboratory genetics.
- Effective oral and written presentation and communication skills, including telephone and virtual/Zoom-supported counselling.
- Superior critical thinking, organizational, time management, decision-making, teaching and continuous learning skills.
- Demonstrated leadership and collaborative teamwork skills.
- Commitment to the provision of evidence-based, family-centred care.
- Highly developed computer skills and/or the ability to learn new computer programs.
- Prior experience with coordinating or otherwise supporting clinical/translational research in genetics is an asset.
- TCPS 2 and Good Clinical Practice certificates will be required (if not already certified, can be completed after hire)
- Demonstrated commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

**Employment Type**: Temporary, Full-Time (1-year contract with potential for renewal)

**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 docum

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