Recruitment posting
Real Estate Council of Alberta
Competition #: 407
Ministry : Service Alberta
Opening Date : 2017/03/22
closing Date : 2017/04/05
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.
The Minister of Service Alberta is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a public member of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA).
Established in 1995, RECA is an independent, non-government agency, responsible for regulating real estate, mortgage broker, and real estate appraisal professionals under the Real Estate Act of Alberta.
RECA’s mandate includes setting and enforcing standards of conduct for real estate professionals, protecting consumers affected by the real estate industry, providing services that improve the industry, and to protect against mortgage fraud as it relates to the industry.
The public member will play a role in providing the overall leadership and strategic direction for the organization, which includes:
- establishing the policies that guide RECA in the fulfillment of its mission;
- approving the budget to ensure financial resources are allocated in a manner consistent with the business plan, goals, and priorities; and
- monitoring the results that are achieved and evaluates RECA’s performance in relation to the strategic direction provided by Council.
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.
- A background in community service.
- Awareness and understanding of issues impacting the real estate industry.
- Teamwork.
- Strategic thinking/planning.
- Written and verbal communication.
Experience with regulatory processes, tribunals, and administrative law or the development of policies, rules, and standards is an asset but is not required.
To be eligible for appointment a candidate must:
- Be a resident of Alberta,
- Not be licensed/regulated by RECA, and
- Not have or derive any interest in or from the real estate industry, save as an individual home owner.
Members of Council receive honoraria for conducting council business and attending authorized committee meetings, including hearing panels for conduct issues. Members of Council are also entitled to be reimbursed for all necessary travel expenses. The honorariums are set by Council according to the Real Estate Act Bylaws.
Honorarium details are as follows:
- more than four hours per day to attend Council meetings and committee meetings – $400 for public members;
- four hours or less per day on Council meetings and committee meetings – $300 for public members; and
- travel time on day other than meeting day – $400 for more than four hours and $300 for less than four hours.
The average time spent by a Council member, including Council meetings, committees, conferences, and training, is 24 days per year. The time commitment will vary however, depending on Council responsibilities and the committees on which the member serves.
RECA meets in Calgary.
In addition to your resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download 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 (maximum 200 words) biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should contain general information about your education, experience, community involvement, skills, etc. 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.