Medical Microbiology

Role and Facility Information

KELOWNA

Glistening water and lush mountains, dotted with parks, frame the Okanagan's largest and liveliest population centre: Kelowna ( Okanagan Lake is the perfect place to sail, kayak, or relax on the beach. Rolling greens offer world-class golfing just minutes from spectacular hiking and biking trails. In the winter, enjoy ski resorts and skating rinks right at your fingertips. Decorated with heritage buildings and modern architecture, Kelowna offers something for everyone, with orchards, vineyards, and all the amenities of a major centre. From restaurants and shops to art galleries, live music, and theatre, this city has it all. Come experience our four-season playground and see why life is better here.

Practice Description

Interior Health is seeking a medical microbiologist to join its regional team in September 2027. The team provides consultation to four microbiology laboratories in Kelowna, Kamloops, Trail, and Cranbrook, as well as to a large regional network of infection control practitioners. In this role, you will participate in the oversight of regional laboratory services, including bacteriology, mycology, and molecular testing. You will also contribute to clinical consultation and oversight for the regional Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) program and share in a clinically oriented on-call service with six microbiologists. The ideal candidate will have experience in bacteriology, mycology, molecular testing, and IPAC. Strong interpersonal skills will support effective collaboration with regional administrative, hospital, infection control, and laboratory staff.

KELOWNA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), one of BC's leading healthcare centres, is one of two tertiary hospitals within Interior Health. We offer a full range of services with approximately 400 beds and over 84,000 emergency department visits a year. Home to the Interior Heart & Surgical Centre (IHSC), KGH houses BC’s only cardiac critical care centre outside of Victoria and the Lower Mainland, as well as its principal surgical site. The IHSC features 12 specialized operating rooms designed for thoracic, urology, neurosurgery, vascular, plastic, obstetric/gynecologic, ear, nose, and throat, orthopedic, general, and trauma surgeries. Of these, two operating rooms are dedicated to cardiac surgery. Within the IHSC, KGH also has a modern maternity ward and an adjacent neonatal intensive care unit. Our state-of-the-art Centennial Building boasts 360,000 square feet and includes an expanded emergency and ambulatory care department, new medical inpatient units, modern operating rooms, and a rooftop helipad. Additional facilities include a dedicated pediatric ward, as well as adolescent and adult psychiatry units. The Dr. Walter Anderson Building houses enhanced laboratory and clinical departments, supporting advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. KGH is also a teaching centre for the Southern Medical Program, affiliated with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and has an academic campus that serves as a satellite for the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Compensation

Compensation Type Clinical Service Contract Estimated Remuneration Compensation is based on a provincially negotiated salary grid: 90% of $380,812-$423,125 in year 1, 95% in year 2, and 100% from year 3 onward.

Benefits and Incentives

Relocation Funding Available $9,000 for moves within BC, 12,000 for moves within Canada, and 15,000 for those relocating from outside Canada, subject to maximum amounts and eligible receipts. Other Benefits/Incentives It's important to note that incentives are subject to change, and the specific rates will be confirmed at the time of the offer.