Genetic Counsellor, Genetics Program

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Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement role: New

Number of Vacancies: 2

Site: Peter Munk Cardiac Centre; Hereditary Kidney Disease Clinic (  ( Toronto General Hospital )

Department: Genetics

Reports to: Manager

Salary: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour  (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts:  Days

Status:  Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date: March 5, 2026

The UHN Genetics Program specializes in meeting the needs of individuals diagnosed with an inherited condition or those who may be at risk for an inherited condition. The team provides family risk assessment, diagnosis, management and management recommendations, education and support to patients and their families.

The Genetics Program is currently seeking two permanent full-time Genetic Counsellors - one to work primarily in the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and one to work primarily in the Hereditary Kidney Disease Clinic.

The principal responsibilities include:

• Assessing the unique medical, genetic and psychosocial needs of adults with and at risk for genetic conditions to provide appropriate counselling, education, testing options, and follow-up
• Fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to develop innovative models of genetics care delivery
• Performing administrative responsibilities to ensure the effective management of individual cases, acting as an advocate for patients, performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested, including data management and validation
• Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
• Depending on level of experience, participate in supervising genetic counselling students and participate in education of medical students, residents and fellows
• Participate in weekly academic activities including genetics rounds and case review

• Masters degree in Genetic Counselling
• Board Certified with the ABGC and/or CAGC
• Two years previous experience preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and professionals
• Ability to work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and needs
• Broad-based knowledge and versatility
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.