Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner – BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services - Port Coquitlam, BC

Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner, Infection Control BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services Port Coquitlam, BC What You’ll Do Conduct IPAC surveillance, involving data collection, documentation, analysis, and reporting. Identify problem areas and infection risks; review processes and other contributing factors to evaluate root causes of infections; and recommend both immediate interventions as well as sustainable corrective action. In collaboration with team members and key stakeholders, develop implements and evaluates infection prevention and control initiatives, policies, procedures and guidelines. Provide orientation, education and/or mentorship to other IPAC Practitioners, educators, healthcare providers, support and volunteer services, as well as third party providers on IPAC processes. Conduct investigative audits in conjunction with healthcare professionals; collects relevant data from a variety of sources. Analyze and communicate audit results in relation to infection rates; provides comprehensive reports to IPAC leadership, site/program/service teams, and other stakeholders. Work in collaboration with team members and key stakeholders on recommendations for remediation, and in conjunction with frontline leaders to implement improvements and/or changes in practices. Provide expertise at the sites for alerts, outbreaks and on outbreak management calls following established procedures and protocols. Prepare and present status reports to leadership teams and, site/program committees. Advise on control measures, review practices, communicate events, receive and compile line lists for reports on the nature of the incident, making recommendations for future control/avoidance of same. Provide consultation and acts as a resource to healthcare professionals, third party providers, and patients and families on infection prevention and control issues, policies, best practices and standards. Assist in the analysis and resolution of IPAC issues, and advise on appropriate IPAC methods, processes, techniques and design consideration. Report all communicable or contagious diseases to public health officials as necessary per organizational processes and as required by law by calling and/or providing written reports according to guidelines. Advise and collaborate with facility-planning and maintenance personnel on the integration of pertinent regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards for site-level emergencies, construction projects and renovation initiatives. Identify own learning goals and maintains and updates current clinical competence and knowledge within areas of practice. Maintain knowledge of current developments in the IPAC field, through a variety of methods including review of relevant literature, consulting with other professionals and attending relevant education programs as required. In collaboration with stakeholders develops a quality improvement plan for corrective action based on site infection and control risks. Report adverse events utilizing the Patient Safety Learning System. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to participate in designated professional or operational committees. Participate in special projects in conjunction with multi-disciplinary teams. Assist the IPAC team by attending panel interviews, and provides recommendations on the selection of new staff. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications What you bring Bachelor's degree in a relevant health science discipline such as Med Lab Sciences, Medical/Clinical Microbiology, Epidemiology, Pathology, or related field. Three (3) years' recent related clinical experience recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Completion of, or current enrollment in, an approved IPAC Canada sponsored and endorsed Infection Control course. Current Certification Board for Infection Control (CBIC) Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or expected certification within two (2) years of start of employment. A valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle for business related purposes, as required. Travel outside of existing geographic area and/or overnight travel may be required, and will be compensated in accordance with applicable collective agreement language. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BCCDC Here contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Core Competencies Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic. Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). Skills & Knowledge Demonstrated knowledge of epidemiological principles, statistics, medical/clinical microbiology, and infectious diseases, patient care practices and application of continuous quality improvement. Knowledge of the interrelationships between Acute, Residential, Community Health and Public Health resources in the health delivery system. Demonstrated ability to use factual information, prior learning and basic principles and procedures to support infection control decisions and actions with relevant research-based evidence/evidence informed practice. Experience communicating effectively with patients, families/support person, the public, medical staff, members of the multi-disciplinary care team, and other stakeholders, using professional verbal, written and electronic communication means. Ability to think conceptually, strategically, and systematically. Demonstrated ability to work independently and to collaborate with and promote cooperation among members of the multi-disciplinary care team and all identified stakeholders. Experience assessing site educational needs and develop, implement and evaluate effectiveness of educational programs. Experience in integrating and evaluating data from multiple sources to problem-solve effectively. Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers. Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. What We Bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home. Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Temporary, Full-time (until March 30, 2028, or until return of incumbent)Salary Range: $50.11 – 62.58 /hour Location: 70 Colony Farm Road, Port Coquitlam BC, V3C 5X9 Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; 0800 – 1600 Requisition # 202421E What We Do BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges. BCMHSUS program is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected]. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. Attention Current Employees Of PHSA You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca. The internal job posting expires on August 27, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail [email protected] with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail [email protected] with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days. If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at [email protected].

Conduct IPAC surveillance, data analysis, and reporting to identify infection risks and implement sustainable corrective actions. Provide expertise in outbreak management, develop IPAC policies, and offer education and mentorship to healthcare providers and stakeholders.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant health science and three years of related clinical experience. Candidates must have or be pursuing IPAC Canada certification and CBIC Certification in Infection Control (CIC).

• Municipal Pension Plan • Psychological Health & Safety Programs • Holistic Wellness Resources • Annual Statutory Holidays • Vacation Entitlement • Professional Development Opportunities • WorkPerks Discount Program

• Data analysisPreferred

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• IPAC Surveillance
• Epidemiological Principles
• Clinical Microbiology
• Infection Control
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality Improvement
• Audit Conduct
• Outbreak Management
• Patient-Centred Care
• Cultural Safety
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Policy Development
• Clinical Competence
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Mentorship

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 18, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level