Job ID #31854: Supervisor, Infectious Disease Program

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• Job ID #31854: Supervisor, Infectious Disease Program


• Union: Non-Union


• Job Description ID #: A10609


• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city
  by 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 2026.


• Duration: 18 months


• Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy.


• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Infectious Disease, the Supervisor, Infectious Disease Program is responsible for the functional and administrative supervision of staff and the coordination of Infectious Diseases Program service delivery. This multi-incumbent position oversees case and contact management of diseases of public health significance, clinical service delivery, and the program intake and information lines. Responsibilities include recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of staff.

GENERAL DUTIES

Provides day-to-day supervision of program staff to ensure efficient and effective service to internal and external stakeholders.

Provides direction, leadership and coordination of teamwork; motivates and encourages staff to achieve high levels of performance and productivity; fosters a work environment which supports customer service, innovation, and quality of service; applying all applicable regulations, standards, policies and in accordance with Corporate Vision, Mission and Values.

Responsible for the performance management of staff including supervision, recruitment, orientation, training, scheduling, coaching, performance evaluations, progressive discipline, attendance management, and appropriate handling of confidential matters.

Develops and empowers staff through delegation of responsibilities and accountabilities through regular coaching, feedback, and by providing development opportunities.

Ensures professional staff practice according to their respective professional standards.

Monitors the operations within responsible program areas to ensure safety, service quality, and cost-effective and timely delivery of services, while adhering to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Public Health Services Guidelines and Protocols.

Monitors inventory relevant to service operations and works with the Manager, Infectious Diseases, to support procurement, appropriate ordering, and cost-consciousness.

Provides guidance to staff for required Policies and Procedures and medical directives.  Contributes to development and ongoing maintenance of these documents as they relate to the responsible program areas.

Provides support to the Manager, Infectious Diseases to identify emerging program and service trends for operational planning purposes.

Provides input to the Manager, Infectious Diseases for the purposes of budget planning.

Ensures the accuracy and timely processing of invoices.  Ensures adherence to the validation process through Finance and Administration.

Receives and resolves escalated complaints, and responds to inquiries from general public, service providers. Other stakeholders and other departments as required.

Participates in public health emergency situations and outbreaks as required.

Required to work during labour disputes or other work stoppages and to perform a variety of added duties during these events.

Maintains current knowledge regarding communicable disease control, infection prevention and control, and other related clinical activities and health trends.

Participates in ongoing professional development.

Assesses and interprets legislative changes and recommend and implement new and/or updated work methods.  Prepare and implement new policies/procedures and update existing policies/procedures as required.

Develops and implements ongoing training to ensure staff maintains up to date knowledge of amendments to existing legislation and divisional policies and procedures, and nursing practices.

Assists in developing program goals, workplans and objectives by participating in strategic and operational planning sessions.  Considers alignment with provincial mandate, City of Hamilton and Public Health Services strategic directions and priorities.

Prepares reports and presentations on activities and results relating to the Program, includes metric development, dashboards and analysis.

Ensures operational expenditures are within approved budget; makes recommendations in terms of capital and operating budget requirements.

Ensures that employees are provided with and use the appropriate equipment, materials and/or procedures required to perform the assigned duties.  Ensures that all employees perform work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures.  Ensures that appropriate action is recommended for those employees who do not work in compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Baccalaureate degree in a health or a related discipline pertinent to job functions. Baccalaureate in Nursing (BScN) from a recognized college/university with current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario is preferred.


2. Previous progressive experience in a Public Health field is preferred, including thorough knowledge of communicable disease control.


3. Demonstrated public health and clinical nursing knowledge and working knowledge of applicable provincial standards and protocols and Hamilton Public Health Services policies and procedures preferred.


4. Excellent communication (both verbal and written), facilitation, public relation, presentation and conflict resolution skills.


5. Ability to manage, prioritize, and balance a number of projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.


6. Health promotion and community development experience is preferred.


7. Continuous quality improvement processes and quality assurance experience is preferred.


8. Experience with the management of client records, privacy, and personal health information.


9. Demonstrated ability to motivate staff and foster co-operative and harmonious team environments.


10. Demonstrated record of strong leadership, customer focus, team advocacy, staff delegation, empowerment, and development, and is results oriented.


11. Strong organization and time management skills.


12. General understanding of Labour Relations with respect to the Progressive Discipline Process.


13. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in a multi-union environment with working knowledge of applicable collective agreements.


14. Working knowledge of computer software applications (Microsoft Office XP, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point).


15. Demonstrated knowledge of the Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.


16. Must have a valid Class 'G' driver’s licence valid in the Province of Ontario and be able to maintain same.


17. Provision of a car by individual for use on the job.


18. Must be flexible in work schedules and available to work evenings or weekends as needed.

NOTE 1: This position(s) currently requires the incumbent(s) to use their personal vehicle(s) for City business.  Parking will only be provided in accordance with the City policy.

NOTE 2: The successful candidate will be required to provide immunization records, which may include TB testing prior to the start of employment to meet the requirements of Policy HSW-01 Staff Proof of Immunity to Vaccine Preventable Diseases.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship.  If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.