Medical Geneticist

7 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time
About the Role

This position is part of a provincial program providing genetic counselling to individuals and their family members. As a Medical Geneticist - Hereditary Cancer Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting interviews with patients, explaining hereditary cancer patterns, and recommending cancer screening based on family history and standard guidelines.

What You Will Do
  • Develop and complete patient medical and family histories through in-depth interviews.
  • Explain genetic susceptibility testing and associated benefits and harms.
  • Contact external genetic counselling centres for out-of-province family members as required.
  • Document patient information, including personal and family medical history, risk assessments, and progress reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • A graduate degree in Genetic Counselling or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Board eligibility or certification with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors or the American Board of Genetic Counselling.
Benefits and Opportunities

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • A competitive salary range of $85,000 - $110,000 per year.
  • Municipal pension plan.
  • Psychological health and safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • 13 statutory holidays, generous vacation entitlement, and accrual.
  • PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options.
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering various local and national discounts.
About PHSA

PHSA provides comprehensive cancer control services for the people of British Columbia. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

We are committed to employment equity and recognize that our diverse team brings unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives. We value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all employees and strive to create lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada.


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