Epidemiologist, Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs - (13730)

Sinai Health System; Oakville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Ontario is looking for an Epidemiologist to support their Infection Prevention and Control Department. This role involves data management, surveillance, and reporting activities. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, and have relevant experience in infection prevention. Strong skills in Microsoft Access and Excel are crucial. The position offers a full-time contract and requires flexibility in hours.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in infection prevention and control or related healthcare analytics roles.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support quality improvement activities in infection prevention.
• Conduct advanced epidemiological analysis of outbreaks.
• Develop and deliver reports on infection control indicators.

Skills

Data management

Surveillance

Epidemiology

Quality improvement methodologies

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Job Type

Regular Full Time

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Organizational Department

Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Microbiology, Infection Control

Employee Group

Non Union

Location

Travel Requirement

Travel required between campuses and other locations

Hours (subject to change)

37.5 hours per week; due to the nature of this position applicants must be flexible to work additional/varied hours as required.

Salary Scale

Job Description

Sinai Health is looking for an Epidemiologist to support our Infection Prevention and Control Department at our Mount Sinai Campus and Hennick Bridgepoint Campus.

The Epidemiologist plays a critical role in supporting and advancing the organization’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP). This role involves leadership in data management, surveillance, analysis, and reporting activities aligned with best practices in infection prevention and control, as well as stewardship initiatives. The Epidemiologist will design and maintain databases, develop advanced data extraction and aggregation tools, and lead surveillance activities in compliance with the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program (CNISP). This position requires a proactive, analytical, and detail-oriented professional with strong skills in Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, epidemiology, and quality improvement methodologies. This role will have cross-site responsibilities for Mount Sinai Campus and Hennick Bridgepoint Campus.

In this role you will:

• Support quality improvement activities aimed at ensuring best practices in infection prevention are implemented and proactive strategies are followed to identify, prevent and control hospital-acquired infections
• Conduct advanced epidemiological analysis of outbreak investigations and ongoing surveillance systems to identify trends and inform control strategies
• Provide timely infection control information and education to staff and leadership related to routine surveillance and infection prevention programs (e.g., healthcare-associated infections rates, nosocomial transmission events, device-associated infections, environmental organisms, etc.)
• Develop and deliver regular reports and presentations on infection control indicators for the Infection Prevention and Control Committee and stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead and coordinate all activities related to the Canadian Nosocomial Infection Surveillance Program (CNISP), ensuring compliance with reporting standards and timelines
• Ensure mandatory reporting of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) to the Ministry of Health in accordance with provincial regulations and timelines
• Develop, manage, and analyze denominator data and other relevant information to support surveillance and program evaluation efforts, including the design and maintenance of unit-based infection control dashboards
• Develop reports and improve reporting of infection control indicators to the hospital community
• Stay current with evolving infection prevention and control policies, standards, protocols, and scientific literature, and translate these into practical operational strategies
• Collaborate with the antimicrobial stewardship team to develop data extraction, aggregation, and visualization tools that support daily clinical workflows and stewardship interventions
• Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of antimicrobial stewardship activities
• Analyze antimicrobial usage patterns and resistance trends to identify opportunities for improvement
• Generate detailed reports and dashboards that inform clinical teams and leadership on stewardship performance metrics
• Participate in stewardship program evaluations and research projects to optimize antimicrobial use and patient outcomes
• Support integration of antimicrobial stewardship data with infection control surveillance systems to enhance comprehensive infection management
• Design, develop, and maintain complex relational databases using Microsoft Access to support infection control and antimicrobial stewardship data needs
• Ensure database integrity, accuracy, security, and timely updates to meet program requirements
• Develop and optimize queries, forms, and reports within Access to facilitate user-friendly data input and retrieval
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to database performance and functionality
• Collaborate with IT and clinical informatics teams to integrate Access databases with other hospital information systems as appropriate
• Utilize advanced Excel functions including pivot tables, macros, Power Query, and complex formulas for data analysis and visualization
• Develop and automate Excel-based tools and dashboards to improve efficiency and accessibility of infection control and stewardship data
• Train and support staff in the use of Excel tools related to surveillance and stewardship programs
• Participate in cross-functional committees and working groups focused on infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and quality improvement
• Contribute to the development and implementation of organizational policies and procedures related to infection control and stewardship
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field
• 2 years of experience in infection prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, or related healthcare analytics roles

Preferred

Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge in infection control practices, microbiology, infectious diseases, epidemiology and statistical analysis
• Demonstrated expertise in surveillance data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Strong epidemiological and statistical analysis skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Access database design and management
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, Power Query)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Knowledge ofCNISPrequirements, mandatory HAIreporting protocols, and infection control standards in Canadian healthcare settings
• Experience with quality improvement methodologies and clinical program evaluation
• Motivated self-starter with initiative and strong project management, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and model positive change
• Interest in evaluative research and/or adult education
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record
  

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your career within infection control, apply via the button below and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Open Date

7/30/2025

Posting Deadline

8/13/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email [e-mail] .