Recruitment posting

_Generic Recruitment Posting (PPHS)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an ongoing competition and does not replace competition #374 that closed on February 22. If you submitted an application under competition #374, you do not need to resubmit an application.

The Minister of Health is seeking applications from members of the general public to assist Alberta’s regulated health professions in governing their registered members in the public interest. Your application will be considered for appointment as a public member to any one of the 27 health profession college councils established under the Health Professions Act or one of the 2 health discipline association governing bodies designated under the Health Disciplines Act as indicated below:

Regulated Health Professions:

• Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors
• Alberta College of Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologists
• Alberta College of Medical Diagnostic and Therapeutic Technologists
• Alberta College of Medical Laboratory Technologists
• Alberta College of Occupational Therapists
• Alberta College of Paramedics
• Alberta College of Pharmacists
• Alberta College of Social Workers
• Alberta College of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
• College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta
• College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta
• College of Alberta Dental Assistants
• College of Alberta Denturists
• College of Alberta Psychologists
• College of Dental Technologists of Alberta
• College of Dieticians of Alberta
• College of Hearing Aid Practitioners of Alberta
• College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta
• College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta
• College of Opticians of Alberta
• College of Physical Therapists of Alberta
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta
• College of Podiatric Physicians of Alberta
• College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Alberta
• College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta
• The Alberta College of Optometrists
• The Alberta Dental Association and College

Regulated Health Disciplines

• College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta
• College of Midwives of Alberta
  

There are 29 regulated health professions in Alberta (27 are governed under the Health Professions Act and 2 are governed under the Health Disciplines Act). Each regulated health profession is governed by a health profession regulatory college or a health discipline association. Each college or association oversees the practice of their registered members in a manner that protects and serves the public interest. The council of a college or the governing body of a health discipline association is responsible for:

• establishing or recommending the minimum entry standards that must be met by practitioners in order for them to become registered members of the regulated health profession;
• establishing, maintaining and enforcing the standards of practice and codes of ethics that guide the registered members of each regulated health profession; and
• hearing appeals of decisions made in response to complaints heard by the college or association about registered members of regulated health professions.

In general, public members must make up 25% of a council’s or governing body’s voting members. The remaining voting members of the council or governing body are registered members of the regulated health profession who are elected by the general membership.

In this role, public members

• Contribute an independent and objective perspective that is external to that of registered members of the profession;
• Ensure views of average health system users, third parties and the general public are considered in the decisions being made by the council or governing body;
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in council or governing body meetings;
• Participate as a fully voting member in the decisions being made by the council or governing body; and
• Provide reports or messages in the college or association Annual Report.
  

The Minister is looking for public members who demonstrate:

• An appreciation and understanding of the responsibility and accountability that a college or health discipline association has to govern their registered members in the public interest;
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Alberta’s health care system, including current and emerging issues affecting health care;
• Well-developed analytical, problem solving, and strategic and critical thinking skills;
• Superior, confident communication skills;
• The ability to develop respectful relationships and demonstrate integrity, impartiality, collaboration and inclusiveness;
•  Have an appreciation of the need for confidentiality and sensitivity; and
• A willingness to honour the time commitment required of a public member.

Successful applicants may demonstrate the following competencies and skills: 

• Leadership experience in areas such as professional governance, strategic planning, and risk management.
• High-level or administrative decision making.
• An understanding of policy issues facing health professions and health disciplines in Alberta.
• An understanding of how health professional regulatory bodies operate.
  

Public members are appointed for a term of up to 3 years and may be eligible for reappointment for an additional term but may only serve a maximum of 6 consecutive years. Councils of health profession colleges and governing bodies of health discipline associations meet approximately 8 full days per year. They may also be asked to attend an annual general meeting. Meetings are held primarily in the Calgary and Edmonton areas. Public members can expect a significant time commitment to meet the demands of this role.

Public members may receive remuneration in accordance with Schedule 1, Part B of the Committee Remuneration Order  (OC 466/2007 effective April 1, 2009) for time spent attending meetings but are not remunerated for preparation or travel time. Current rates:

• $115 for up to and including 4 hours in any day, or
• $191 for over 4 hours and up to and including 8 hours in any day, or
• $306 for over 8 hours in any day, spent on the business of the committee.

Honoraria is subject to review.

They may also be reimbursed for reasonable living and traveling expenses necessarily incurred in the course of performing their duties as public members in accordance with the Public Service Relocation and Employment Expenses Regulation and the Government of Alberta’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expense Policy.

Candidates will be requested to submit the following:

• list of reference contacts;
• criminal Record Check;
• Conflict of Interest form;
• Eligibility Screening form; and
• Biography.

Please download these forms, complete, save and upload into the additional documents section when applying.

Khadija Nasser, Policy Analyst – Health Professions Policy & Partnerships

Contact: khadija.nasser@gov.ab.ca

10th Floor, ATB Place, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5J 1S6

Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.

Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.

Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.

If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.

All potential candidates will be screened for potential conflicts of interest. Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.

Information on Alberta’s 29 regulated health professions can be found at Regulated Health Professions .

You may find copies of the legislation governing these regulated health professions at:

Health Professions Act

Health Disciplines Act