Infection Control Advisor

Primary Pathway: Public Health
Also Relevant To: Clinical Care

Overview:
Prevents and controls infections across care settings through surveillance, education, and outbreak management. The role develops and monitors IPC strategies, ensures regulatory compliance, updates policies, and provides staff training on best practices.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead IPC policies, audits, and practice reviews.
  • Educate staff on hand hygiene, PPE, and safe practices.
  • Monitor indicators and support outbreak investigations.
  • Advise on environmental cleaning and clinical workflows.

Prerequisites:

  • Grade 12 diploma — Regular Grade 12, Adult 12, or GED.

Program Locations: Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina

Programs:

  • Public Health
  • Health Studies

University or Post‑Secondary:

  • University of Regina
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • First Nations University of Canada

Education & Qualifications:

  • Clinical background (nursing or allied) preferred.
  • IPC training/certification an asset; strong data and education skills.

Admission Requirements (Pathway Notes):

  • Typically not direct from high school; begin with College of Arts and Science.

Required High School Classes:

  • Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre‑Calculus 30.
  • Note on admission vs. degree requirements applies.

Required Grade Average:

  • Minimum admission average: 70%.

Mature Admission:

  • Proof of age (21+), written submission, transcripts, <18 transferable credit units, résumé, English proficiency.

Where You’ll Work:

  • Facilities, community programs, cross‑site support.

Growth Pathways:

  • IPC Lead → Quality & Safety Manager → Director, Clinical Quality