The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake’s Teck Pioneer Residence is seeking a
INFECTION, PREVENTION AND CONTROL (IPAC) LEAD
Full-Time / Unionized
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Care, the IPAC Lead is responsible for providing oversight and leadership
to the infection, prevention and control (IPAC) program for the LTC Homes: implementing and
conducting staff/resident surveillance activities according to the established criteria and evidence based
research managing outbreak investigations/ implementing interventions to control the outbreak and
performing final epidemiological outbreak analysis; by providing consultation to all clinical and nonclinical areas on matters of IPAC; developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating infection control
programs; ensuring infection control measures are in place, including policies/procedures, surveillance
education and infection control practices to be compliant with legislation and policy. The lead will advise
on educational content to be provided to staff at orientation and through ongoing training with a primary
focus on clinical practice. The individual is responsible for IPAC activities the home and may be asked
to provide support and backfill as required.
• Hours of work: 75 hours bi-weekly
• Compensation: Starting wage $38.76 per hour (as per Collective Agreement) – negotiable
based on experience
• Employee Perks: Excellent benefits package, pension plan, and access to an Employee &
Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum three to five (3-5) years’ experience in the health sector with at least two years involved
in infection prevention education or project work.
• Current experience performing activities that are client centered, while incorporating infection
prevention principles
• Completion of a diploma or Degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences or approved equivalent
combination of education and experience. Degree in Nursing, microbiology, epidemiology, or
public health is an asset.
• Completion of IPAC Canada endorsed course and Certification in Infection Prevention and
Control through IPAC Canada required or must be completed within two (2) years of hire.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in analysis, measurement and evaluative methods,
facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience with best practice guidelines for infectious disease prevention and
control.
• Demonstrated experience with the promotion and implementation of clinical best practices.
• Demonstrated experience with health promotion and health education/teaching activities.
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• Knowledge of the legislation, guidelines, and regulations as they relate to the position and
responsibilities of the Long-Term Care/Seniors Services sector.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer
service, communication, teamwork, initiative/self-management, accountability, flexibility, and
adaptability.
• Ability to deal cooperatively and effectively with all levels of staff, unions/employee/client groups
and ability to foster cooperative/collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, as
required.
• Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening that is less than six (6) months old at
time of hire.
• As a condition of employment, candidates are required to submit documented results of TB
testing, as per Public Health requirements.
• Proof of annual CPR recertification.
• Proof of a Covid19 vaccination
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates are invited to visit the Town’s website at kirklandlake.ca >>Town Hall>>”Career
Opportunities” to submit their résumé (complete with covering letter) in confidence by Friday May 9,
2025 at 2:00 pm.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted