Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do. We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager of Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), the Infection Control Coordinator will act as a representative of the IPAC Program, supporting the implementation and evaluation of the IPAC program in congregate settings (Long Term Care Facilities, Retirement Homes, and other congregate settings ie. shelters, group homes) and the development and delivery of educational materials throughout Halton Region, as an extension of the Halton Region IPAC Hub.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to completing IPAC audits, acting as an expert consultant internally and externally, developing and delivering education in various formats for all levels of health care providers, and linking with external agencies across the continuum of care.

The successful candidate will be required to work at the assigned hospital, and any of the congregate settings in Halton Region based on departmental and operational needs.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration as a regulated health professional in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, or another regulated healthcare professional

• Experience as an Infection Control Professional in a healthcare setting preferred.

• Experience in infection prevention and control in long term care and other congregate settings is an asset

• Completion of an entry Level 1 Infection Control course (Infection Prevention and Control -Canada or American Practitioners in Infection Control sponsored)

• CIC certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control (CBIC) preferred

• Excellent report writing, computer skills, and familiarity with multiple software programs for data entry, statistical analysis and report writing purposes required

• Implement and conduct surveillance activities according to established criteria, best practices, and evidence based research

• Collect, collate, analyze, and interpret data to facilitate prevention and control of hospital-associated infections, outbreaks, adverse events, and other outcomes of epidemiological significance and implement control measures as required.

• Develop and provide education and training in infection prevention and control to healthcare providers, and physicians

• Conduct follow-up on all exposure situations

• Assess, analyze, and implement protocols and practices and assure compliance with provincial and federal infection control directives and guidelines.

• Current knowledge of infection prevention and control policies, procedures, protocols, literature and standards

• Demonstrate strong organizational, time-management and critical thinking abilities

• Demonstrate excellent leadership abilities

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills

• Demonstrate excellent presentation skills

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and is self-directed while possessing the ability to work in a collaborative manner

• Excellent work performance and attendance record

• A valid driver’s license required for travel between Halton Healthcare hospitals, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital and multiple Halton Region congregate settings

Additional Information

Hours: Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)

Salary: $48.746 to $60.393 per hour

Date Posted: October 1, 2025

Internal Applicants due by: October 8, 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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