Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: Krembil Discovery Tower, Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Ophthalmology
Reports to: Director - Clinical Research Unit, Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute
Salary Range: $84,767 - $105,968 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: May 30, 2026

Position Summary
The Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute is home to the largest and most comprehensive Ophthalmology Care Centre and Vision Research Institute in Canada. Our established team of basic and clinical investigators, with research interests in areas, such as molecular mechanisms of eye development and disease, photoreceptor transplantation, eye movement, retinal imaging and vision rehabilitation, are tirelessly conducting cutting-edge research and developing new treatments for blindness and vision loss. The new Clinical Research Unit at the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute is home to various clinical trials and studies in retina, cornea, glaucoma, and vision rehabilitation.

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Genetic Counsellor, Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs) at Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute, University Health Network.

Duties
Working under the direction of the Clinical Research Unit Director, the Genetic Counsellor will play a key role in assisting with the operations of our Inherited Retinal Disease clinics. Main clinical responsibilities will include:

• Gathering family pedigrees and medical/genetic histories
• Gathering and summarizing health records
• Providing patient health information to other professional staff
• Contacting families for further information, consenting patients/families to genetic testing as part of clinical care and/or IRD research
• Provide comprehensive genetic information regarding the diagnosis, etiology, recurrence risk and available testing options for a variety of disorders
• Assessing psychosocial issues and structuring counselling session(s) accordingly
• Organization of IRD & ocular genetic testing patient referrals
• Tracking genetic test results and Ministry of Health applications for services, providing cascade testing for family members at risk
• Contributing to the interpretation of genetic and genomic test results
• Educate other health care professionals on interpretation of genome-based results both at UHN other institutions
• Liaising with external stakeholders and members of the extended clinical care team
• Clinical study coordination
• Participating in other activities related to IRD research including maintaining ongoing REB approval, team meetings, etc.
• Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection
• Source documentation, as per policy and guidelines
• Implementing and coordinating all aspects of data collection and source documentation

Qualifications

• Minimum, Master's of Science in Genetic Counselling or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, required
• Minimum, two (2) years post graduate experience, required.
• One (1) year appropriate clinical and/or professional experience, preferably with experience pertaining to the genetics of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and in research; an asset
• Knowledge of genetics principles and theory
• Commitment to the provision of evidence-based, family-centered care
• Experience using statistical analysis and data management software applications required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of research regulations and guidelines, such as ICH/GCP, Tri-Council Policy, FDA CFR and Health Canada TPD
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team; self-motivated
• Critical thinking, organizational, time management, decision-making, teaching and continuous learning skills
• Proficiency with MS Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Information

Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.