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Position Description: The Section of Medical Genetics and Department of Pediatrics invite applications for a 1.0 FTE Clinical Geneticist position. The successful candidate will provide care for patients referred to clinical genetics and prenatal genetics services and participate in the clinical genetics consult service that covers in-patient consults for Calgary hospitals. The full-time position is broken down into 70% clinical, 20% research, 5% education, and 5% administrative components with some flexibility based on candidate experience and interest. This position reports to the Section Chief of Medical Genetics.
The Section of Medical Genetics is based at the Alberta Children’s Hospital (ACH) and provides comprehensive clinical genetic services for prenatal, pediatric, and adult patients and families from southern Alberta. This location houses the general genetics and metabolic genetics services with additional sites at the Cambrian Wellness Centre where the prenatal genetics service is co-located with Maternal Fetal Medicine, and Richmond Road Diagnostic and Treatment Centre for adult genetics. The Section also has outreach services to the cities of Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. The Section of Medical Genetics has 12 clinical geneticists on staff with extensive support of 20 genetic counselors and 5 genetics assistants plus administrative support staff. Our section receives roughly 7500 new referrals across all services and provides over 600 inpatient consults each year. Our medical genetics residency program has seven current residents and fellows. There are comprehensive on-site genetic laboratory services including biochemical, cytogenetic, molecular, and exome sequencing laboratories. Our section has a rich academic environment, participating in clinical research including delineation of new genetic disorders, Care4Rare, One Child Every Child, and the ability to conduct clinical trials. More information about our Section is available at: Alberta Health Services.
Individuals in the Section of Medical Genetics are also provided academic appointments in the Department of Medical Genetics at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary. For more information, please visit: University of Calgary.
All applicants are to apply through the job portal and submit a cover letter, CV, and three references to Dr. Kim McBride, Section Chief, Medical Genetics at kim.mcbride@albertaheatlhservices.ca
We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone. We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Qualifications: Qualifications include an MD or equivalent, certification or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians in Medical Genetics or the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists in Clinical Genetics, or equivalent. The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta. Must read, write, and speak English. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.
Additional Information
- Position Classification: Full-time
- FTE: 1
- Unit and Program: Pediatrics
- Specialty: Medical Genetics
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Health Services
- Sponsorship Eligible: No
- Compensation: Remuneration is in accordance with AHS agreements.
The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see www.albertadoctors.org.
Community Info: Calgary has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy, and volunteerism. Calgary is a modern and rapidly growing cosmopolitan municipality with a population of over 1.6 million people and has an excellent school system (both public and private), and a vibrant international cultural scene. Calgary is beautifully laid out with rivers, parks, and other recreational areas and Calgarians enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. Many attributes contribute to an overall outstanding quality of life.
Posting Date: Sep 17, 2025
Closing Date: Dec 1, 2025
Target Start Date: Feb 1, 2026