Cheo

Compensation Pay Range:$41.85-$51.77

Job Description:

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Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.
CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.
Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that's provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada's Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario

POSITION SUMMARY
As part of the CHEO Regional Genetics Program, the Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory provides comprehensive diagnostic genetic and genomic testing for both the pediatric and adult populations in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Nunavut. The Laboratory provides testing for a number of inherited diseases through its Molecular Genetics section as well as testing for several constitutional conditions and acquired chromosome abnormalities through its Cytogenetics section.

A wide variety of methodologies are currently performed in the Laboratory; these include PCR, Sanger Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, MLPA, Gel Electrophoresis, Optical Genome Mapping and Southern Blotting in the Molecular Genetics section, and Karyotyping, Tissue Culture, FISH, Microarray, QF-PCR, qPCR and MLPA in the Cytogenetics section.

Technologists may rotate through different work areas as required.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who wish to use a variety of technical and analytical skills.

In addition to qualified Technologists, we encourage applications from students and new graduates of an accredited Genetics Training Program; credentials and education in process will be considered.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Perform assigned work and diagnostic testing with accuracy and efficiency following laboratory procedures and policies

• Perform analysis, summarize test results and draft reports to the specifications of the Laboratory Heads

• Perform basic troubleshooting of test results, recognize discrepancies and participate in developing effective corrective action

• Maintain an acceptable workload as determined by Laboratory Heads and Laboratory Manager

• Maintain and demonstrate technical and analytical competence

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and development work as required within the Laboratory

• Participate in team meetings and provide coverage for team members as required

• Maintain confidential and accurate records, and ensure completion of appropriate documentation

• Perform additional duties as required to ensure the efficient functioning of the laboratory, such as: equipment maintenance, ensure appropriate inventory levels for laboratory supplies, receipt and storage of supplies, ensure a clean and tidy work place

• Conform to all laboratory safety regulations, and work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• Share in maintaining quality assurance including: regular review of procedures, identify need for equipment repair, identify and report errors/incidents to the Laboratory Heads and Laboratory Manager.

• Participate in educational and professional development activities

• Ensure availability for week-end and statutory holidays on-call duty, if required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal Record Check (Essential)

• Registration with the CMLTO (or eligibility to register), with authorization to practice in the specialties of Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics (Essential)

• Currently enrolled in/graduate of an accredited Clinical Genetics Training Program (Essential)

• Previous experience applying genetic laboratory techniques to the analysis of human genetic diseases (Preferred)

• Ability to perform laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision (Essential)

• Ability to organize workload and establish priorities (Essential)

• Ability to recognize abnormal or unusual test results, and take appropriate action (Essential)

• Ability to exercise good judgement (Essential)

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with other staff members (Essential)

• Strong computer skills and knowledge (Preferred)

• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality (Essential)

* Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at talentacquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, orpresentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

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Ottawa est batie sur un territoire non cede du peuple Algonquine Anichinabe. Les Anichinabes vivent sur ce territoire depuis des millenaires. Nous leur rendons hommage, ainsi qu'a ce territoire. Leur culture et leur presence ont enrichi le territoire et continuent de l'enrichir. Le CHEO rend egalement hommage a l'ensemble des Premieres Nations, des Inuit et des Metis, de meme qu'a leurs precieuses contributions, passees et presentes, a ce territoire.

CHEO est l'un des rares chefs mondiaux en matiere de sante pediatrique et compte plus de 6 500 employes, cliniciens, scientifiques et chercheurs, ainsi que des benevoles, qui travaillent tous ensemble pour aider les enfants et les adolescents a mener la meilleure vie possible. Au sein de ses propres murs et grace a des partenariats avec des fournisseurs communautaires, le CHEO est passe d'un hopital de soins actifs du 20e siecle a un systeme de sante integre du 21e siecle pour enfants et jeunes.

Classe dans le premier un pour cent des hopitaux canadiens pour la numerisation de son infrastructure clinique, le CHEO combine l'excellence dans les soins cliniques, la recherche et l'education pour faire progresser les soins sans discontinuite la ou ils sont necessaires, et ce, de maniere et aux endroits appropries. L'Institut de recherche du CHEO se consacre a la recherche clinique, translationnelle et fondamentale de classe mondiale couvrant une vaste gamme de problemes de sante des enfants. CHEO a ete nomme meilleur employeur en soins de sante au Canada par Forbes en 2024 et 2025, et s'est classe deuxieme parmi les hopitaux canadiens sur la liste des meilleurs employeurs au Canada pendant plusieurs annees consecutives. Pour la 14eme annee consecutive, les redacteurs du Canada's Top 100 Employers ont reconnu le CHEO comme l'un des meilleurs employeurs de la region de la capitale nationale. Chaque annee, le CHEO aide plus de 500 000 enfants et jeunes de l'est de l'Ontario, de l'ouest du Quebec, du Nunavut et du nord de l'Ontario.

RESUME DES FONCTIONS

Dans le cadre du Programme regional de genetique de CHEO, le laboratoire de diagnostic en genetique fournit des tests diagnostiques de genetique approfondis a la fois pour les adultes et les enfants et adolescents de l'est de l'Ontario, de l'ouest du Quebec et du Nunavut. Le laboratoire fournit des tests pour un certain nombre de maladies hereditaires grace a sa section de genetique moleculaire, ainsi que des tests pour plusieurs conditions constitutionnelles et anomalies chromosomiques acquises grace a sa section de cytogenetique.

Une grande variete de methodes sont actuellement utilisees au laboratoire, notamment la PCR, le sequencage de Sanger, le sequencage de nouvelle generation, la MLPA, l'electrophorese sur gel, la cartographie optique du genome et le Southern Blotting dans la section de genetique moleculaire, le caryotype, la culture tissulaire, la FISH, les biopuces, la QF-PCR, la qPCR et la MLPA dans la section de cytogenetique.

Les technologues peuvent effectuer une rotation dans differents domaines de travail selon les besoins.

Nous recherchons des personnes enthousiastes qui souhaitent utiliser une variete de competences techniques et analytiques.

En plus des technologues qualifies, nous encourageons les candidatures d'etudiants et de nouveaux diplomes d'un programme de formation en genetique agree; les titres et la formation en cours seront pris en compte.

Les responsabilites sont les suivantes :

• Effectuer les travaux assignes et les tests de diagnostic avec precision et efficacite en suivant les procedures et les politiques du laboratoire.

• Effectuer des analyses, resumer les resultats des tests et rediger des rapports selon les specifications des chefs de laboratoire.

• Effectuer un depannage de base des resultats des tests, reconnaitre les divergences et participer a l'elaboration de mesures correctives efficaces.

• Maintenir une charge de travail acceptable telle que determinee par les chefs de laboratoire et le gestionnaire du laboratoire.

• Maintenir et demontrer une competence technique et analytique.

• Participer aux initiatives d'amelioration de la qualite et aux travaux de developpement du laboratoire selon les besoins.

• Participer aux reunions de l'equipe et assurer la couverture des membres de l'equipe selon les besoins.

• Tenir des registres confidentiels et precis, et veiller a ce que les documents appropries soient completes.

• Effectuer des taches supplementaires, selon les besoins, pour assurer le fonctionnement efficace du laboratoire comme l'entretien des equipements, veiller a ce que les niveaux d'inventaire des fournitures de laboratoire soient appropries, reception et stockage des fournitures, veiller a ce que le lieu de travail soit propre et range.

• Se conformer a toutes les regles de securite des laboratoires et travailler conformement a la Loi sur la sante et la securite au travail.

• Participer au maintien de l'assurance qualite, notamment en examinant regulierement les procedures, en identifiant les besoins de reparation des equipements, en identifiant et en signalant les erreurs/incidents aux chefs de laboratoire et au gestionnaire du laboratoire.

• Participer a des activites de formation et de perfectionnement professionnel.

• Se tenir a disposition pendant les fins de semaine et les jours feries si necessaire.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Verification du casier judiciaire (Essentiel)

• Inscription a l'OTLMO (ou admissible a l'inscription), avec autorisation d'exercer dans les specialites de Genetique moleculair...