Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator

Lead with purpose. Champion well-being. Shape the future of care.

At the City of Thunder Bay, Our City Runs on People Like You. Together, we are building a workplace where everyone belongs—where you will use your expertise in infection prevention and control to provide education to health care providers and support the people delivering care every day.

At Pioneer Ridge, the City’s municipally operated long‑term care home, your expertise, vision, and values make a lasting impact. Here, leadership is collaborative, staff are empowered, and care is personal. With strong staffing patterns, supportive teams, and meaningful opportunities to grow, Pioneer Ridge is a place where you can contribute with purpose and thrive.

Thunder Bay offers more than a fulfilling career. With its natural beauty, affordability, and strong sense of community, it’s a city where you can grow personally and professionally.

As an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Coordinator, you will act as a resource to health care providers for infection prevention and control, participate in risk management and safety, and ensure compliance with legislation, guidelines and standards.

Whether you live in Thunder Bay, you’re looking to return, or excited to make the City your new home, join a team where your skills, expertise, and presence is recognized, and make a real impact to our community.

In this role, you will liaise with external agencies and participate in regional and community‑wide infection prevention and control activities. You will also have the following accountabilities:

• Share and disseminate Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) knowledge and expertise with health care professionals and the general public.
• Establish baseline infection rates and monitor trends.
• Perform daily surveillance, monitoring and follow ups on residents and resident contacts with current antibiotic‑resistant organisms (AROs).
• Develop and review the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program.
• Develop and implement Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) policies and procedures based on currently accepted best practices and legislative and/or program requirements.
• Provide infection prevention and control recommendations for resident care practices, construction and design projects, environmental cleaning, and the cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of equipment and instruments.
• Support residents/families, administration, committees/ communities of practice in IPAC practices and knowledge.
• Promote and maintain strong linkages with community partners to promote consistent, effective infection prevention and control practices.
• Develop and teach required educational materials for health care professionals, residents and the general public.
• Conduct outbreak investigations and management, utilizing fundamental epidemiological principles to identify contributing factors to reduce the risk of future occurrences.

We’re proud to offer a workplace where your well‑being, growth, and sense of purpose come first. As an Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary that reflects your expertise
• A matching pension plan to help you build long‑term financial security (optional)
• Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
• Access to a confidential Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and wellness initiatives to support your overall health
• Leadership development and tuition reimbursement programs, so you can continue to grow your skills and career
• A culture of recognition and appreciation, with staff events and programs that celebrate your contributions
• The opportunity to…