Manager Infection Prevention and Control

Position #: 9000798

Expected Start Date: January 26, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Infection Prevention and Control

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Standby

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Manager, Infection Prevention and Control is a key leader in Saskatchewan health care, partnering with system leaders to achieve our province's healthcare goals. Reporting to the Director of Infection Prevention and Control (Aligned Portfolio), the Manager is responsible for creating operational lines of sight that connect to the goals and objectives of the SHA. The Manager supports strategy through the development and execution of operational and business plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction of same. The Manager demonstrates strong leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate and a client-centric culture. The Manager must work cross functionally within the portfolio and across the organization to support operations. The Manager will develop partnerships and work closely with system and community partners.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of local IPAC teams. Operations include all aspects of Infection Prevention and Control. This role will be responsible for the allocation of IPAC resources to effectively meet SHA priorities and goals. IPAC Managers will demonstrate the ability to coach, mentor and provide direction to staff in alignment with the Saskatchewan Health Authority Management System. This role will partner with the provincial Infection Control Coordinators, provincial IPAC Epidemiologist, IPAC Physician leads and the Director of Infection Prevention and Control to form the Saskatchewan IPAC Senior Leadership team.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a management or supervisory position
• Experience, at an operational level, as a leader who has developed and led innovative planning and programs in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment

Education

• Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Education & Training

• Lean Leader Certification preferred
• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable

Licenses

• Valid class 5 driver’s license

Competencies

• Mobilizes people, inspires and leads by example
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced critical thinking skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Advanced financial skills

Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge in applicable legislation and standards
• Knowledge in the Saskatchewan health care system
• Ability to lead and coach others
• Ability to adapt to and implement change 
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge in LEAN management system
• Knowledge in applicable human resource functions and disciplines
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of diverse, culturally safe and representative workforce 
• Knowledge in leadership strategies
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Knowledge in First Nation and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Knowledge in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action

Other Information

• Travel within Saskatchewan