Genetics Assistant
Requisition ID: 384451
Position Number: 20066873
Posting End Date: July 16, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre - Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Genetics Program HSC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 08/05/2025
FTE: 0.50
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $34.355, $35.526, $36.726, $37.979, $39.270, $40.607, $41.989
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 close supervision and guidance of the Clinical Geneticist and Program Director and concurrent with self-teaching and on-the-job training, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the genetics program including: screening and accepting patient referrals, preparation and follow up of families for genetic assessment; and liaison with other related fields and professionals as a member of the genetics team. NOTE: The degree of independence and level of complexity will increase proportionately with the incumbent’s increased demonstrated proficiency.
Experience
- Previous related experience in a medical setting preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Genetics required.
- The ability and initiative to self-teach is essential.
- In addition to self-teaching, on-the-job training will be provided by the Geneticist and Genetic Counsellors.
- The incumbent is expected to attend relevant continuing education programs in genetic counselling and related areas, on an ongoing basis and as requested by the Geneticist.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
Not Applicable
Qualifications and Skills
- Basic knowledge of Genetics essential.
- Proficiency with Windows applications required.
- Demonstrated counselling skills preferred.
- Demonstrated organization skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work as a member of a team essential.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
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.
