Medical Geneticist - Provincial Hereditary Cancer Program - BC Cancer
Temporary Full-time 1.0 FTE (Until the return of incumbent)
BC Cancer
Provincial Hereditary Cancer Program
Can be located in either Vancouver, Abbotsford or Victoria



Working towards a world free from cancer, BC Cancer has a mandate that covers the entire spectrum of cancer care, from prevention and screening to diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.




The Provincial Hereditary Cancer Program (HCP) has a long tradition of excellence in clinical care, education, and Research. The Program provides genetic counselling and genetic testing for BC/Yukon residents who may have inherited an increased risk for specific types of malignancy. As a Clinical Geneticist, you will use your experience and qualifications to provide quality cancer care to our patients. The scope of clinical practice includes pediatric and adult genetic assessment and counselling, cancer risk assessment, genetic testing and provision of management recommendations for hereditary cancer syndromes. Also important will be the ability to manage secondary or incidental findings from panel based or genome wide sequencing approaches. We are seeking candidates with demonstrable academic achievement who have both superb clinical skills and a keen interest in clinical research.




The successful candidate will provide Clinical Services to the Hereditary Cancer Program, in accordance with your role as Medical Geneticist. The nature of this position requires that time be scheduled so as to be able to provide Clinical Services, plus Services when on call, at such times and during such hours as are reasonably required by BC Cancer, understanding that many circumstances require flexibility of hours and that the successful candidate will respond to those needs.




The successful candidate will provide the following Medical Genetics Services on both an unscheduled basis as well as on an elective and scheduled basis and as coordinated by the Program’s Medical Co-Directors or delegate:




Clinical Services
1.1 Direct patient care, including:

Genetic counselling and medical assessment for up to 5 new patients per week. This will be focused at one of the BC Cancer Hereditary Cancer sites but can also include outreach to any of the HCP’s points of delivery through any of the BC Cancer sites, depending on the operational needs of the program and includes face-to-face, video-link and telephone appointments.

The direct and indirect care distribution may be revised accordingly to departmental needs.

1.2 Indirect patient care, which means patient-specific genetics services provided when the patient is not present, including:

reviewing patient charts prior to appointments,
ordering specific tests as required,
completing required documentation and follow-up as per BC Cancer Agency and Hereditary Cancer Program (HCP) policies and standards;
Reviewing cases to be seen by genetic counsellors prior to the appointment and after an appointment as needed;
Review and sign-off on letters written by genetic counsellors at BC Cancer as per operational needs of the HCP;
participating in case review meetings;
being available to genetic counsellors as a resource while at the clinic or by telephone as needed;
clinically related teaching and clinically related research; and
completion of all medical forms or reports in respect of patients, as reasonably requested by the patient or a third party such as WorkSafeBC or an insurance provider and completion of all medical/legal reports in respect of patients, as reasonably requested by the patient or patient’s representative.




Clinical Administrative Services




1.3 Non-patient care activities that may not be patient-specific but require the professional expertise of a physician, including:

clinically related administration;
attendance at meetings;
consultations with other programs or agencies;
utilization management functions;
program planning and development activities;
developing, monitoring, evaluating and disseminating provincial guidelines and standards as required by the Agency in relation to this Contract; and
participation in the evaluation of the efficiency, quality and delivery of the Services, including and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, participation in medical audits, peer and interdisciplinary reviews, chart reviews and incident report reviews.






Other related duties as assigned by the Program’s Medical Co-Director(s) or his or her delegate.




The successful applicant must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia and have or be eligible for Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada certification in Medical Genetics. Additional post-residency training and/or relevant experience in cancer genetics, pharmacogenomics, or cardiac genetics would be an asset. The successful candidate will be recommended for a clinical faculty appointment at the University of British Columbia. Academic rank, dependent on qualifications, will be recommended by the Department of Medical Genetics of the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine. The position will cover patients around BC and Yukon. The successful candidate may choose which HCP location they work from.





Equity, diversity and inclusion







PHSA & BC Cancer are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people of diverse gender identities or expressions, and members of other equity-seeking groups.







The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.







As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.



What we bring









Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.









Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.





Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
Salaried Physicians enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
Salaried Physicians receive annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.






Applications accompanied by a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae directed to: Health Match BC


Applications will be received until the position is filled.





What we do





BC Cancer is committed to reducing the incidence of cancer, reducing the mortality from cancer, and improving the quality of life of those living with cancer. BC Cancer provides a comprehensive cancer control program for the people of British Columbia in partnership with regional health authorities to deliver a range of cancer services, which include prevention, screening and early detection, diagnosis and treatment, research, education, supportive care, rehabilitation and palliative care. It operates six regional cancer centres in Surrey, Kelowna, Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford and Prince George, along with two research centres that conduct research into the causes and cures for cancer.







For more information about BC Cancer, please visit the website at: www.bccancer.bc.ca









BC Cancer is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.









Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services











PHSA and BC Cancer are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.











One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at ***@phsa.ca (🔒 Premium).











Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.



Qualifications:
Current College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) License (Full); Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC) (Mandatory); Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) (Eligible)