Genetic Counsellor
Requisition ID: 408496
Position Number: 20009356
Posting End Date: August 20, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre - Manitoba Clinic
Department / Unit: Genetics Program HSC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/02/2026 - 04/30/2027
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends;Non-Conforming;Non-Repeating
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $49.279, $51.077, $52.837, $54.976, $56.925, $58.877
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Program Director - Genetics and Metabolism, the incumbent is responsible for the coordination of the applicable genetics/metabolic program involving:
- Genetic counselling and provision of comprehensive follow-up of patients in collaboration with the genetics team.
- Screening and Assessment.
- Providing genetic counselling.
- Administrative Duties.
- Provision of Genetic Education.
- Research and Professional Development.
Experience
- Previous related experience in a medical setting including counselling and teaching preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Master’s of Science degree in Genetics or Genetic Counselling from a recognized training program required.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Board eligible/board certified with the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) and/or the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling (CAGC) required.
- Eligible for membership with the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CACG) and/or The National Society for Genetic Counselors (NSGC).
Qualifications and Skills
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
- Basic knowledge of genetics and counselling skills is required.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated expertise and competence in teaching and counselling.
- Demonstrated organization skills.
- Commitment to maintaining and evolving current knowledge in area of expertise through reviewing literature and attending continuing education in-services, workshops and conferences, involvement in research projects as well as participating in the training of Medical and Genetic Counselling students.
- Ability to work independently but collaboratively with patients, families and healthcare team members.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
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This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.
