Come work as a Manager, Infection Prevention and Control with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Manager, Infection Prevention and Control to join the Infection Control team supporting the Acute, Community and Long-Term Care portfolios, regionally across VCH. Reporting to the Director for Infection Prevention and Control, in accordance with the Mission, Values and Vision and strategic direction of VCH, the Manager is accountable for providing leadership and direction to the IPAC team across the region. The IPAC Manager plays a key leadership role in the development of a structure that supports IPAC at the point-of-care and at a system level. The Manager provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous quality improvement of IPAC across VCH. 

The role is responsible for supporting and informaing the strategic planning, development, implementation and evaluation of Regional IPAC initiatives. The role manages people and resources and ensures consistent delivery of IPAC services and priorities across areas. The Manager is the primary escalation point for site/program leaders and ensures coordinated execution of surveillance priorities, outbreak readiness, education planning, and ensures quality improvement initiatives align with regional governance. 

Apply today to join our team!

As a Manager, Infection Prevention and Control with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Be accountable for the effective and efficient functioning of the regional Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program across VCH, and representing the organization on industry and provincial committees to enable Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) strategies to meet organizational and departmental goals.
• Oversee and coordinate the program for multiple sites, as outlined by Regional Director and Regional Medical Director, the Infection Control Officers, and the Infection Control Committee.
• Oversee operational and resource requirements, planning and development of policies and procedures, as well as lead/manage a team that provides consistent, standardized and evidence based advice in all aspects of infection prevention and control across designated program area(s) and/or facilities.
• Participate in the development of organizational standards, protocols and education in the management of infection control for VCH that are consistent with best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Interact regularly with personnel at all levels within the organization including clinical operations directors, managers and physicians regarding regional services and operational activities and communicate with key internal and external stakeholders, infection control committees in conducting daily business and achieving an organizational culture of patient safety and sustained reduction of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Health Sciences' profession plus a minimum of five (5) years' recent, related Infection Control experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience providing leadership and direct supervision within a large unionized health care environment is preferred.
• Certificate of completion in an IPAC-Canada (Infection Prevention and Control) approved course in infection prevention and control or equivalent.
• Current CBIC Certification in Infection Control (CIC) or within two (2) years of hire.
• Current registration/membership with a recognized professional association.
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive, up to date knowledge of Infection Control principles used in prevention, control and surveillance of infection.
• Familiarity with quality improvement, epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases and research techniques.
• Comprehensive, up to date knowledge of standards, regulations, procedures, services and techniques across multiple modalities to ensure regulatory, quality, safety and accreditation standards are being met.
• Skillfully coordinates activities of staff to ensure effective service delivery using strong leadership, coaching, mentoring and communication abilities. Fosters a respectful and empowered working environment in which individual competencies can thrive.
• Uses an understanding of stakeholder needs to develop both strategic and tactical solutions to achieve objectives and ensure user needs are met.
• Uses analytical abilities to review current processes, identify areas for standardization and improvement, and formulate evidence-based policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to build strong, positive relationships and effectively work with others in a consultative/collaborative manner in the pursuit of service and quality excellence
• Effectively utilizes verbal, written and technological communication skills when obtaining information, providing advice/information and otherwise communicating electronically, verbally or in written format.
• Physically able to perform the duties of the position.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH):

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and 'going first' when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.