Genetic Counsellor, Hereditary Cancer Program - BC Cancer Victoria
Core
Provides genetic counselling to patients and families regarding hereditary cancer risks, screening recommendations, and testing within the Hereditary Cancer Program.
Role type
Clinical genetic counsellor (hereditary cancer)
Builds
Patient care pathways, risk assessment strategies, and educational programs for medical students and residents
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Genetics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Family history assessment, risk communication, genetic testing coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, research proposal development, policy drafting, curriculum design
Preferred skills
Board certification (CAGC or ABGC), experience with Progeny database software, quantitative/qualitative research methods
Technologies
Progeny database software
Responsibilities
Conduct patient interviews to develop medical and family histories; explain hereditary cancer patterns and risks; recommend cancer screening based on guidelines; schedule and explain genetic testing; refer patients to specialists; document patient information and risk assessments; triage referrals based on urgency; teach medical students and supervise residents; contribute to database software design; develop program policies; participate in case conferences; collaborate on research projects; provide community consultation
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC