Recruitment posting
Credit Counselling Services of Alberta (operating as Money Mentors)
Competition #: 406
Ministry : Service Alberta
Opening Date : 2017/03/22
closing Date : 2017/08/11
Role : Public Member
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.
*This competition was originally posted from March 22 to April 12, 2017. The competition is being reopened to allow for additional applications to be accepted in addition to those received during the original posting period. Anyone who has already applied during the original posting period does not need to reapply.
The Honourable Stephanie McLean, Minister of Service Alberta, is seeking applications from Albertans interested in serving as the ministerial appointee to the Debtors’ Assistance Board and the Money Mentors Board of Directors.
Money Mentors was incorporated in December 1996 and commenced operations in May 1997.
Money Mentors administers the Orderly Payment of Debts Program under Part 10 of the Federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act in Alberta on behalf of the Debtors’ Assistance Board.
Money Mentors is mandated to provide financial literacy materials and education to Albertans.
The Board composition includes representatives from the credit industry, insolvency professionals, educational institutions, and the public.
As a ministerial appointee, the successful candidate will work as part of a team to represent the public interest to further the success of the Board and contribute to the overall leadership and strategic direction of the organization.
Board members contribute to:
- establish the policies that guide the Board to fulfill its mandate;
- participate in the development of the business plan, goals, and priorities of the Debtors’ Assistance Board and Money Mentors;
- oversee the governance of the Debtors’ Assistance Board and Money Mentors and the job performance of the Executive Director of Money Mentors; and
- approve the Board’s budget to ensure financial resources are allocated in a manner consistent with the board’s business plan, goals and priorities.
The public member is appointed for a term of up to three years and may be eligible for reappointment for a second term of up to three years.
Service Alberta recognizes the importance of reflecting the diversity of Alberta in the composition of boards and welcomes candidates with varied backgrounds, careers, and community leadership experience. If needed, training can be made available to support the successful candidate’s development.
Experience with one or more of the following will be considered an asset but are not required:
- A background in community service.
- Strategic thinking/planning. o Verbal and written communication.
- Teamwork skills.
An interest or awareness of personal finances, financial literacy, or financial empowerment is desirable.
Experience with the credit industry or financial management is also desirable but not necessary, as is a related professional accreditation.
To be eligible for appointment a candidate must:
- be a resident of Alberta; and
- must not be a member of the credit granting industry.
Members of the Debtors’ Assistance Board and the Money Mentors Board of Directors Board receive compensation for approved direct expenses related to Board business.
The Debtors’ Assistance Board typically meets once annually and the Money Mentors Board of Directors meets three to four times annually.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the form.
Once your biography is 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 biography into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
Yelena Landry, Human Resource Consultant
Human Resource Services, Service Alberta
2nd fl ATB Place
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6
Phone: 780-643-1999
Email: yelena.landry@gov.ab.ca
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.