Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Hourly - Genetic Counsellor, Level A Job Title Genetic Counsellor Department Austin Laboratory | Department of Psychiatry | Faculty of Medicine Compensation Range $44.39 - $63.83 CAD Hourly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date June 3, 2025 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date Apr 30, 2026 This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Description Summary To perform studies related to understanding risk factors that contribute to postpartum depression and psychosis, as well clinical work such as taking clinical family histories for research investigating environmental and biological determinants of psychosis. Organizational Status The genetics counselor will be responsible for maintaining grant accounts, producing progress reports and will report to the Senior Genetic Counselor/Lab director on a regular basis. Work Performed To gather complex clinical and genetic information related to psychosis and to coordinate relevant research projects. Major responsibilities include: Developing, preparing and completing patient case history files through interviews with patients and family members; Eliciting patient/family concerns and analyzing inheritance patterns; Summarizing data; Obtaining relevant medical records; Providing information to patients on particular disorders and assisting patients in coping with diagnosis; Maintaining follow-up contacts with patients and families; Maintaining awareness of developments in medical genetics relating to psychotic disorders; Administer neurocognitive assessments; Conduct clinical interviews for research purposes; Assisting in development and implementation of new services and procedures; Conducting research related to the ethical implications of genetic counseling in early psychosis Organizing and analyzing clinical research protocols and data Providing information to community physicians Draws blood samples from patients Performing other related duties. Consequence of Error/Judgement The director of the CCD will occasionally review work. Errors would have very serious consequences, and accuracy is of utmost importance. Errors could involve: poor data collection and quality, loss of project support because of delay. Errors could result in incorrect conclusions being drawn about the origin and mechanisms of severe mental illnesses. Supervision Received The work schedule is flexible, with time arranged independently. Following orientation on a project, the genetics counselor will be responsible for the outcome of the project, and will work autonomously to achieve that outcome and will consult with the Sr. Genetic Counselor as needed. Supervision Given After orientation, the genetics counselor will be responsible for providing the Senior Genetic Counselor/Lab director with monthly reports, and will work autonomously to achieve that outcome. The genetics counselor will consult with the Senior Genetic Counselor on a weekly basis and the Principal Investigators as the need arises. The genetics counselor will need to provide occasional supervision when needed for other centre staff regarding financial and human resource matters. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counselling and one year of internship in medical genetics, or the equivalent in training and experience. Board eligible for certification under the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselling or American Board of Genetic Counselling. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own - Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion Preferred Qualifications Research experience relevant to perinatal mental illness preferred. One year internship in medical genetics or the equivalent in training and experience. Training in phlebotomy. Computer experience required, and expertise with Mac operating systems would be desirable. Must be able to build and maintain relationships with clinical, technical, and student staff. Ability to work independently and within a team environment. Superior oral and written communication, organization, interpersonal and supervisory skills. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 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