Medical Genetics

Current College of Physicians of BC (CPSBC) License- Full- Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA)- Mandatory- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)- Eligible- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)- EligibleEmployer Website

**Role and Facility Information**:
Clinical Laboratory Geneticist

Cancer Genetics & Genomics Laboratory

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Regular, Part-time/Full-Time (up to 1.0 FTE)

BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC

BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centers in Vancouver, Surrey, Kelowna, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, and conducts research into the causes and cures for cancer. BC Cancer is an agency of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), which plans, manages and evaluates specialty and province-wide health care services across BC. PHSA embodies values that reflect a commitment to excellence. These include: Patients first, Best Value, Results matter, Excellence through knowledge and openness to possibilities.

CGL is the province’s only full service oncology focused genetics laboratory. As currently staffed, CGL has a core complement of approximately 40 individuals comprising the full spectrum of laboratory professionals from MLAs to laboratory geneticists and pathologists. As a core service within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the laboratory harnesses the diagnostic, predictive, and prognostic power of genetics to reduce the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of cancer within the province. CGL is first and foremost a service lab and central to the laboratory’s mission is the diagnosis and management of both chronic and acute hematologic malignancies, such as ALL, AML, CML, and lymphoma, as well as variety of solid tumours including lung, colorectal, melanoma, ovarian and prostate. In the constitutional genetics space, the laboratory is responsible for an ever-growing demand for NGS based mutation screens in the context of known or suspected inherited cancer predisposition syndromes.

Collaborative research with discovery scientists, oncologists, and industry partners is well established, and all members of our medical staff are encouraged to pursue clinical, translational, or fundamental research related to cancer in addition to their service work.

Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations - offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Salaried Physicians enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Salaried Physicians receive annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

What we do

BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.

BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

(PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to ex