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Co-op Student

CompanyHamilton Health Sciences
LocationHamilton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The co-op student will provide genetic counselling and assessment services to patients within the Regional Cancer Program. Responsibilities include managing multiple tasks, following up on patient assessments, and maintaining high organizational standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
6775
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. We also provide specialized care to people of all ages from across the province in many areas, such as cardiac, stroke, trauma, cancer, palliative and pediatric care.
About the Role

The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) provides centralized genetic counselling and assessment services to patients across the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Region as part of the Regional Cancer Program. 



  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate with patients.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage and follow-up on multiple tasks.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
  • Interest in pursuing a career in human genetics.
  • Completed or currently taking a course in genetics with a minimum grade of 75%25
  • Required documents: University of McMaster Co-op Work History, Cover Letter, Résumé, Grade Report
Key Skills
CommunicationTime managementPrioritizationOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedGeneticsPatient assessment
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchEducation