Genetic Counsellor - Fred A. Litwin Family Centre for Genomic Medicine, Genetics Program at University Health Network

Position Genetic Counsellor - Fred A. Litwin Family Centre for Genomic Medicine, Genetics Program
Posted 24 Feb 2026
Expired 26 Mar 2026
Company University Health Network
Location Toronto | CA
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital‑based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Job Description

Union: Non‑Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement role: Replacement

Site: Fred A. Litwin Family Centre for Genomic Medicine, 60 Murray Street

Department: Genetics

Reports to: Manager

Salary: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Temporary Full‑Time (May 2027)

Closing Date: February 25, 2026

The UHN Genetics Program specializes in meeting the needs of individuals diagnosed with an inherited condition or those who may be at risk for an inherited condition. The team provides family risk assessment, diagnosis, management and management recommendations, education and support to patients and their families.

The Genetics Program is currently seeking to fill a temporary full‑time Genetic Counsellor position in the Fred A. Litwin Family Centre for Genomic Medicine.

Principal Responsibilities Include
  • Assessing the unique medical, genetic and psychosocial needs of adults with and at risk for genetic conditions - including inherited metabolic diseases - to provide appropriate counselling, education, testing options, and follow‑up
  • Supporting the Goodhope Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome Clinic by providing counselling, assessment, and care coordination for individuals referred for services
  • Fostering collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to develop innovative models of genetics care delivery
  • Performing administrative responsibilities to ensure the effective management of individual cases, acting as an advocate for patients, performing cross‑functional duties, as assigned or requested, including data management and validation
  • Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
  • Depending on level of experience, participate in supervising genetic counselling students and participate in education of medical students, residents and fellows
  • Participate in weekly academic activities including genetics rounds and case review
Qualifications
  • Masters degree in Genetic Counselling
  • Board Certified with the ABGC and/or CAGC
  • Two years previous experience preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and professionals
  • Ability to work independently as well as with a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt to a wide variety of patient populations and needs
  • Broad‑based knowledge and versatility
  • Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
Additional Skills/Abilities
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Excellent computer skills
Additional Information Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
  • Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on‑site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Job Info:

  • Company: University Health Network
  • Position: Genetic Counsellor - Fred A. Litwin Family Centre for Genomic Medicine, Genetics Program
  • Work Location: Toronto
  • Country: CA

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