Genetic Counsellor

5 days ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society Full time
Job Title:

Genetic Counsellor - Reproductive Medicine Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Genetic Counsellor - Reproductive Medicine Specialist to join our team at Markham Fertility Centre. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing genetic counselling to patients and contributing to the development of our genetic testing programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide genetic counselling to patients on relevant concepts, including carrier screening, PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR, risk assessments, and prenatal screening and testing options.
  • Communicate with the patient's care team when risk factors relevant to pregnancy or reproductive planning are identified on family history or screening.
  • Disclose PGT and carrier screening results to patients by phone or email (per protocol) promptly.
  • Ensure MFC physicians are aware of up-to-date genetic testing recommendations for their patients.
  • Assist clinical teams with positive genetic screening/testing results as needed.
  • Liaise between Reference Labs and MFC staff to help facilitate PGT-M and PGT-SR cases.
  • Work alongside MFC's Practice Leader, Genetic Counselling, to develop educational and training material to support patient and staff education concerning genetic testing and interpretation of results.
  • Participate in research and quality improvement related initiatives at MFC that are in line with the strategic vision of the clinic.
Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's degree in Genetic Counselling from an ACGC accredited Master's Program.
  • A minimum of 3 years of practical experience as a Genetic Counsellor.
  • Previous experience in fertility is an asset.
  • Experience in clinical genetics in Ontario is an asset.
  • Certified or eligible for board certification with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors or the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary of $80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience. You will also receive:

  • Health and Dental benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
About Us:

Markham Fertility Centre is a leading fertility clinic in Canada, dedicated to helping families realize their dreams of parenthood. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and excellence, and we are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team.