Infection Control Practitioner

Title: Infection Control Practitioner

Department: Health

Community: Iqaluit   

Requisition Number: 467

Type of Employment: Indeterminate

Salary range: $113,146 - $128,412 per annum for 37.5 hour/week

Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year

Housing: Subsidized Staff Housing is Available

Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union

Closing date: January 9, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. eastern time

This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.

The Government of Nunavut was selected as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Top Employers for Young People and recent graduates in 2026. With one of the fastest growing and youngest populations in Canada, Nunavut is a dynamic, vibrant territory, committed to becoming an even better place for future generations.  As a government, we are strengthening our unique model of governance - one that integrates Inuit societal values, promotes use of the Inuktut language, achieves a representative public service, and collaborates with partners to achieve the promise of Nunavut. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, medical and dental benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, relocation privileges and opportunities for training and career advancement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Iqaluit Health Services, the Infection Control Practitioner (Practitioner) is responsible for planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Infection Control Program and its impact on the Disaster and Emergency Planning Program with the Qikiqtani General Hospital. The position also develops and maintains infection control policies and procedures through the Infection Control Committee by consulting with all disciplines and or departments and facilitates on infection control matters. The incumbent acts as a chairperson for the Infection Control Committee.

The Practitioner advises members on the Infection Control Committee of any problems and works with the committee towards resolution of infection control problems. The position also consults and liaises with appropriate Public Health Authorities. The Practitioner will develop and maintain a surveillance system for the timely collection, tabulation, analysis, and reporting of communicable disease to identify and deal with risk and public situations and minimize risk to the organization, staff, clients, and visitors. The Practioner will also perform immunization as required for the pre-employment immunization program as well as organizing Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing for new employees by liaising with Public Health staff at the start of new employment and yearly TB skin testing.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this job are usually obtained through a recognized undergraduate degree in nursing or a health-related field, along with two (2) years' experience in the field of infection control. Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) is also required.  This is a Highly Sensitive Position and a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

The Official Languages of Nunavut are Inuktut, English and French. Applicants may submit their resume in any of the official languages of Nunavut. Fluency in more than one of Nunavut's official languages would be considered an asset. Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets. 

Acceptable combinations of education and experience may be considered for this position. We encourage you to apply if you have equivalent years of education and/or experience equal to the education and experience requirements listed above.

An eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.