##About SickKids

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##Position Description

We are recruiting a research-focused genetic counsellor who will play an active role as a collaborator and co-investigator with the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research team. The genetic counsellor will report to the Director of Genetic Counselling.

Your role will be dedicated to contributions to the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Cardiac Genome Clinic and will provide key insight into the growth and development of this research program. You will be engaged in all aspects of the study, from project development to patient recruitment to the return of clinically relevant results. You will work with and be an integral part of a dynamic team of dedicated individuals including clinical geneticists, cardiologists, bioinformaticians, genome analysts and pharmacogenetics experts.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Work in consultation with Cardiac Genome Clinic investigators (SickKids, University Health Network (UHN) sites and Mount Sinai) to recruit patients and families with cardiac disease, assess their genomic data and return relevant research results
• Prepare, update, and amend research protocols and liaise with research ethics boards at SickKids, UHN and Mount Sinai
• Draft and update available documents (consent forms, educational materials, requisitions etc.), in consultation with Cardiac Genome Clinic investigators for appropriate use for WGS
• Liaise with and engage clinical cardiology colleagues to identify appropriate patient populations for recruitment into the Cardiac Genome Clinic
• Organize clinical assessment and facilitate deep phenotyping of patient/family with clinical geneticist and cardiologist
• Liaise with collaborators and team members to facilitate sample ascertainment and sequencing
• Organize and manage participants' study measures and data entry
• Provide pre-test genetic/genomic counselling regarding WGS and obtain consent from participants who wish to pursue this testing
• Assess psychosocial issues and structure counselling session accordingly
• Review WGS test results with Cardiac Genome Clinic investigators and determine resulting plan of care
• Draft reports summarizing the results of research WGS
• Provide post-test disclosure of medically actionable primary and secondary genetic test results
• Assist the patient/family in understanding the test results and the potential for cascade testing for family members; provide follow up counselling as indicated
• As project co-investigator, lead in developing recommended protocols and revisions thereof to guide future transition of Cardiac Genome Clinic into clinical care from the research setting
• Serve as a research collaborator and liaison for SickKids, UHN and Mount Sinai Health Care practitioners regarding WGS
• Provide international leadership in genetic counselling services related to WGS by presenting experience in oral presentations and in publications in peer reviewed journals in collaboration with Cardiac Genome Clinic investigators
• Function as an active collaborator and community resource by liaising with the public and striving to improve the genetic health of individual populations through discovery, application, and communication of genetic knowledge.
• Prepare future health leaders in state-of-the art clinical genetic knowledge via the master's program and participate in teaching/supervisory opportunities in the University of Toronto/SickKids MSC Program in Genetic Counselling.

Here's What You'll Need

Essential Requirements

• Master of Science in Genetic Counselling and certification (or eligible for) by C.B.G.C and/or A.B.G.C.
• Experience in the analysis and interpretation of test results and demonstrated ability in communicating findings to the patient and family
• Professional knowledge of the rapidly changing principles and practice of medical, clinical and laboratory genetics especially with respect to next generation sequencing technologies and the translational issues pertinent to this testing
• Superior critical thinking, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
• Strong teaching and continuous learning skills
• Effective oral and written presentation and communication skills
• Highly developed computer skills and/or the ability to learn new computer programs
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to the writing/development of research manuscripts
• Demonstrated leadership and collaborative teamwork skills
• Commitment to the provision of evidence-based, family centered care
• Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with interpreting molecular data (i.e. post-graduate (PhD or MSc) degree in molecular genetics) is preferred

Here's What You'll Love

• This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to, health and dental. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision ofHealthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type:

• Temporary fixed-term, 2-year contract with possibility of renewal
• 37.5 hours per week

##Our Commitment to Diversity

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

##Accessibility & Accommodation

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. 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. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

##How To Apply

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