Unit Summary

 The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) provides centralized genetic counselling and assessment services to patients across the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Region as part of the Regional Cancer Program. 

We are seeking a highly motivated student to work in the capacity of Genetic Counselling Assistant to work with our team of genetic counsellors, administrative assistants, and geneticist. The successful candidate will interact with patients, learn the day-to-day duties of a cancer genetic counsellor and assist in administrative and technical duties. Specifically, the genetic counselling assistant will aid clinic staff by creating and updating family pedigrees, preparing patient files, running risk assessment software, liaising with other clinics and laboratories, coordinating the work of clinic volunteers, and assisting with other projects. Learning op...