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. When you join SickKids, you become part of our community.

We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. We are recruiting for a Genetic Counsellor to join our team at SickKids! This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply your advanced knowledge of genomics and to provide genetic assessment and counselling for patients/families with a medical history of or at increased risk for genetic disorder(s).

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. Assess and provide expert genetic/genomic counselling to families with a newborn with positive newborn screening and an increased risk for a genetic condition Assess and provide expert genetic/genomic counselling for individuals/families with a known or suspected medical history of a genetic condition Provide comprehensive genetic information regarding the diagnosis, etiology, recurrence risk and available testing options for a variety of disorders Contribute to the interpretation of genetic and genomic test results. Provide genetic counselling regarding genetic test results and options regarding cascade genetic testing.





Address other genetic risks identified in the patient/family. Assist the patient/family in making informed decision consistent with their beliefs, while respecting cultural diversity and ethical issues. Contribute to newborn screening as a public health initiative, including clinical outcome data management and participating in provincial newborn screening meetings.

Provide international leadership in genetic counselling services, research and education. Function as a resource to other members of the Hospital, other health care providers outside of SickKids and liaising with the public; striving to improve the genetic health of individual populations through discovery, application and communication of genetic knowledge. Teaching/supervising opportunities in the University of Toronto/SickKids MSc Program in Genetic Counselling.

A Master of Science in Genetic Counselling.

Certification (or eligible for) by the Canadian Board of Genetic Counselling (CBGC) 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 counseling.





Highly developed computer skills and/or the ability to learn new computer programs Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives. Two or more years of experience in genetic counselling, with experience pertaining to pediatric genetics This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to, HOOPP pension plan, health and dental. Self-care helps us support others.

A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site Full time, 12-month contract SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe setting that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve.

Learn more about workplace inclusion. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

In some cases, AI-assisted tools are used to help review applications based on job-related qualifications. All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the . #

📌 Research Genetic Counsellor (Toronto)
🏢 The Hospital for Sick Children
📍 Toronto