Infection Control Practitioner

Infection Control Practitioner, TFT

Temporary Full-Time

Infection Prevention and Control

Multi-Site

Hours of work: 75 hours per pay period; Monday-Friday

Union: OPSEU

Wage Range: $48.49 to $55.81 per hour

Position Objective

Reporting to the Regional Manager of Infection Prevention and Control, the Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) will perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the mission, vision and goals of Infection Prevention and Control program for Niagara Health.

As a key member of our Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team, The ICP, will be a change agent responsible for the hands-on design, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based IPAC practices. This role requires an individual with demonstrated expertise and a passion for protecting our patients and staff through proactive, data-driven strategies and education; in alignment with best practice standards and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Degree in health sciences and or regulated healthcare professional
• Minimum of three years of direct, hands-on experience in an Infection Prevention and Control role within a hospital or public health setting
• Must have successfully completed an IPAC-Canada endorsed course and hold a current Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) CIC certification (Certification in Infection Control)
• Experienced in conducting HAI/In-Hospital investigations, infection surveillance, outbreak management and provide education across the healthcare continuum
• Strong analytical and critical thinker with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and develop innovative solutions to IPAC challenges
• Must have excellent attention to detail, communication skills, tack and diplomacy skills
• Ability to design, implement and report research findings to a variety of partners an asset
• Working knowledge of microbiology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, facility design/construction/renovation, cleaning and disinfection, reprocessing, occupational health and safety and adult education principles
• Familiarity with IPAC guidelines, Accreditation and CSA standards, and applicable regulations
• Proven proficiency in infectious disease surveillance software (e.g., Millenium Cerner, IPAC Administrator, or other specific systems) and data analysis tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Able to work independently requiring minimal supervision, shows initiative and self-directed while possessing the ability to work in a collaborative manner
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Consistent and regular attendance is required
• Proficiency in both official languages (English & French) will be considered an asset

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this position, please visit our careers page by 11:59pm October 14, 2025 and submit an application through eRecruit. (Reference Job Posting #41764) Please note - you will need to create an eRecruit profile to apply.

At Niagara Health, we value diversity, equity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all people. We are especially interested in hearing from you if you are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Niagara Region, have a passion for service and excellence in healthcare, have a background or related expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

At Niagara Health, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. As a part of this work, we collect information on Ontario Human Rights Code grounds and non-Code grounds in order to: hire and retain diverse talent, prevent and/or address systemic barriers to access and opportunity, improve service delivery and programs and advance diversity and inclusion overall. All identification questions are optional and include a "prefer not to answer" option.