Genome Analyst -CVH Molecular Genetics

Position:   Genome Analyst          

Dept.:        Laboratory – Hematology and Transfusion

Posting ID:   3483

Role:            Allied Technical - 10.7 ($44.66hr- $56.30hr)

Status:        Temporary Casual ( July 2025 - January 2026)

Site:          Credit Valley Hospital

Shift:          All Shifts -Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends.

Posted:      July 16-2025

Internal Deadline:  July 23-2025

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals:  Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

 

The Regional Genetics Program at Trillium Health Partners-Credit Valley (THP) Site consists of both Clinical and Laboratory Genetic services. Specialists include Clinical Geneticists, Laboratory Geneticists, Genetic Counselors and Genetic Technologists and Laboratory Technicians.

The THP Genetics Laboratory is an integrated service responsible for Molecular Genetics, Molecular Pathology, Cytogenetics and Microarray testing of a broad range of specimen types. In 2024, close to 15,000 genetic specimens were processed and reported by the THP Genetics Laboratory. The laboratory is located in a bright, spacious facility at the Credit Valley Hospital.

Job Description:

• Investigate clinical significance of sequence, copy number and structural variants found by microarray, NGS assays and Optical Genome Mapping.
• Search internal datasets as well as published literature, online mutation databases, or other academic resources for information on variants detected in clinical testing.
• Interpret clinical significance of variants using ACMGG or CAP/AMP/ASCO Guidelines.
• Prepare variant assessment summaries.
• Draft clear and concise clinical genetic testing reports.
• Work closely with Laboratory Cytogenomicists to ensure reporting standards are met or exceeded.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Medical Genomics (MHSc) OR Master of Science (MSc) in Human Genetics and/or Genetic Counselling.
• MLT certification in Molecular Genetics and/or Cytogenetics is an asset.
• Several years of experience working in a clinical genetics laboratory is preferred.
• Experience in advanced genetic laboratory applications (array technologies, next generation sequencing).
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.
• Collaborative team player.
• Knowledge of commercially available tertiary analytical software applications.
• Effective critical thinking, problem solving and organizational skills.

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

 Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

 Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community  Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage  Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability  Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research