We are seeking a highly motivated student to work in the capacity of Genetic Counselling Assistant to work with our team of genetic counsellors, administrative assistants, and geneticist. The successful candidate will interact with patients, learn the day-to-day duties of a cancer genetic counsellor and assist in administrative and technical duties. Specifically, the genetic counselling assistant will aid clinic staff by creating and updating family pedigrees, preparing patient files, running risk assessment software, liaising with other clinics and laboratories, coordinating the work of clinic volunteers, and assisting with other projects.

Learning opportunities include the ability to attend weekly educational lectures and meetings addressing topics such as genetics, genetic counselling and cancer genetics, as well as the opportunity to observe genetics consultations. The genetic counselling assistant may also have the opportunity to participate in patient recruitment, data analysis or manuscript preparation for ongoing research studies.

YOUR ROLE:

Elicit, update and create patient pedigrees for genetic counsellors.

Prepare patient charts, collect relevant medical records for accurate assessment of a patient's family members, schedule appointments and perform essential administrative tasks.

Learn how to use risk model software systems to accurately generate risk profiles for patients.

Observe genetic counselling sessions and genetics consultations for hereditary cancer syndromes.

Liaise with other clinics and laboratories to coordinate patient care.

830-430 Monday to Friday,



days The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) provides centralized genetic counselling and assessment services to patients across the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Region as part of the Regional Cancer Program.

- Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate with patients.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage and follow-up on multiple tasks.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Interest in pursuing a career in human genetics.
- Completed or currently taking a course in genetics with a minimum grade of 75%
- Required documents: University of McMaster Co-op Work History, Cover Letter, Résumé, Grade Report

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.





Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal chance employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact Human Resources at (phone hidden), Ext. 46947 for assistance.

If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset.

If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:

Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement

Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement

Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement

Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement

Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement

📌 Co-op Student (Ontario)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Ontario