Genetics Assistant (In-Scope, Union Affiliation TBD)

Position #: 9004627

Expected Start Date: July 07, 2025

Union: TBD

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Genetic Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time temporary

Expected Up to Date: July 07, 2026

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday as per applicable CBA 

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: $30.126 - $33.863 (under review)

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager and the supervision of the Medical Geneticist(s), the Genetics Assistant will be 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. 

Travel Required: No

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• One Year (1) Experience in Genetics 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline

Competencies

• Counseling skills
• Decision making skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Scientific writing experience
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to function independently within established parameters
• Ability to work within a team setting
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working internal/external relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to self-teach
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
• Ability to read and interpret genetic reports to assist with data capture 
• Current knowledge of Genetics 
• Knowledge in clinical genetics, molecular biology & genomic technologies 

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• This classification & salary are currently under review union affiliation TBD