Infection Control Practitioner -C IPAC Community Hub (Temporary Full Time)

Position: Infection Control Practitioner

Department:  Infection Prevention and Control Community Hub

Posting ID: 4488

Role Level: Allied Health (AH11.10) - $53.29 to $63.56

Status: Temporary Full Time (approximately 12 months)

Site: Credit Valley Hospital                    

Hours of Work/Shifts: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Posted: September 23, 2025

Internal Deadline: September 30, 2025

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Center at Humber and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

• Our Mission:     A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community 
• Our Values:       Compassion, Excellence, Courage
• Our Goals:        Quality, Access, Sustainability
• Our Enablers:    People, Education, Innovation, Research

Job Description:

The community Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Hub is an integral part of  Trillium Health Partners. As a member of this department, the IPAC practitioner facilitates infection control activities in Long term Care, Retirement homes, and other congregate living settings (CLSs) including residential settings funded by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) shelters, and supportive housing in the THP catchment area, The hub is considered an agent of change in the THP community, through ongoing advocacy for IPAC best practices in CLSs with the primary goal of reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections.

The successful IPAC practitioner will directly report to the IPAC Hub Manager and will be expected to support multiple facilities as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of outbreak management plans, in conjunction with public health partners and CLSs
• Provide IPAC expertise and support to CLSs. 
• Deliver IPAC education and training.
• Support the development of IPAC programs, policies and procedures within sites and organizations.
• Support assessments, audits and provide recommendations to strengthen IPAC programs and practice. 
• Mentor those with responsibilities for IPAC within CLSs. 
• Support CLSs to implement IPAC recommendations. 
• Other requirement: Car and full drivers license for onsite visits to CLSs

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years’ divers experience in Infection Prevention and Control in community and/or hospital settings
• Current registration with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CIC)
• Degree in health-related discipline (e.g. nursing, laboratory, epidemiology, and other allied health) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrates strong IPAC knowledge and experience in related areas of infectious diseases, microbiology, epidemiology, statistics, asepsis; disinfection/sterilization; outbreak management, HVAC & construction
• Demonstrated skills in coaching, mentoring and excels in adult education 
• Strong written/verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking in complex and stressful situations, conflict resolution skills, high emotional intelligence
• Proficiency in the use of computer databases, spreadsheets and literature search, familiarity is an asset
• Ability to work independently, self-directed and able to effectively lead and provide support to clinical & non-clinical teams to manage complex and challenging situations
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary team environment
• Self-directed, well-organized and detail-oriented    

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

 Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection 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.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community  Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage  Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability  Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research