North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.

What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.

North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.

Genetic Counsellor, Clinical Genetics Your goal in this position is to perform independently or as a team member with a high degree of motivation, critical thinking and judgement.



As a Genetics Counsellor you provide genetic services to a diverse multicultural population; this includes prenatal and adult genetics. You are computer proficient, have superior communication and interpersonal skills, and display a high degree of professionalism. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, leaners, volunteers and families.

Demonstrate genetic assessment, case management and counselling skills.

Provide genetic counselling for a variety of indications

Participate in teaching and supervising trainees/students

Master’s Degree in Genetic Counselling

Certification or eligible for certification in Genetics (e.g., Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors, American Board of Genetic Counseling)

Competencies in other languages considered an asset

Bilingualism in French/English an asset

This is a Part Time Casual position with 8 hours shifts, Days and on an as needed basis shifts in the Clinical Genetics department at our Outpatient & Community Services site, located at 2 Champagne Drive We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which includes pay in lieu of perks, vacation pay and the opportunity to join the Hospital Pension Plan. #We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities.

📌 Research Genetic Counsellor (Toronto)
🏢 North York General Hospital
📍 Toronto