Genetics Assistant

Position #: 9010932

Expected Start Date: June 08, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Genetic Specialty Clinic

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Genetics Assistant - Degree $34.181 to $41.805

Travel Required: No

Job Description: Under the direction of the Manager, the Genetics Assistant - Degree 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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• Bachelor Degree in a related Health Science or Social Science discipline

Competencies

• Advanced - Counseling skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to work within a team setting
• Ability to follow safe work practices
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to collect, record, report comprehensive client information accurately
• Knowledge of current trends/issues/best practice strategies
• Strong knowledge in clinical genetics, molecular biology and genomic technology
• Ability to read and interpret genetic reports to assist with data capture
• Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal/consultative relationships 
• Ability to competently use computers and software applications
• Ability to adapt to change or unexpected developments.
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrated approaches to problem solving w/strong decision-making capability
• Ability to self-teach
• Current knowledge of Genetics
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working internal/external relationships
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Minimum one year (1) experience in Genetics, is an asset