Recruitment posting
_Generic Recruitment Posting (CSS)
Competition #: 583
Ministry : Childrens Services
Opening Date : 2018/07/10
closing Date : 2019/06/30
Role : Appeal Panel Members
The Minister of Community and Social Services and Minister of Children’s Services are seeking applications from people who are interested in serving as members of the following Appeal Panels:
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH);
- Child Care Licensing (CCL);
- Child, Youth and Family Enhancement (CYFE);
- Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD); Income and Employment Supports (IES);
- and Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD).
Ongoing applications are being accepted across the province however vacancies are not available everywhere at this time. There is currently a recruitment underway in Edmonton Region to fill vacancies which closes July 23, 2018 (please see Competition #581).
Eligible applicants will be kept on a list for consideration when future vacancies occur.
The Appeal Panels hear concerns Albertans have about certain services being denied, changed or cancelled and provide a fair and independent review.
The Appeal Panels provide appeal hearings for clients of the following programs: Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped; Child Care Licensing; Child, Youth and Family Enhancement; Family Support for Children with Disabilities; Income and Employment Supports; and Persons with Developmental Disabilities.
Members’ responsibilities include the following:
- hearing and deciding appeals;
- issuing written decisions;
- attending regularly scheduled meeting and training sessions and
- completing annual assessments.
Service terms last one to three years with the possibility of reappointment to a maximum of 12 years in accordance with the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act.
Training on how to apply relevant legislation and appeal processes is provided.
The Ministers and the Appeal Panels are looking for panel members who have:
- Strong communication skills;
- The ability to objectively examine written and verbal information;
- A fair, respectful, cooperative and assertive approach to reaching agreement;
- The ability to understand and apply legislation;
- Good computer skills; and
- Knowledge of the principles of natural justice.
Previous experience on a committee or board is an asset.
Appeal Panel members receive an honorarium and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for time spent on Appeal Panel business. The honoraria rate is specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order (OC 466/2007).
Honoraria rates for Appeal Panel members are as follows:
- $164 for up to and including four hours in any day; or
- $290 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day; or
- $427 for over eight hours in any day.
Honoraria is subject to review.
Expected time commitment ranges from approximately four to 15 days per month. Members who reside in the busiest regions, such as Calgary and Edmonton, often work 10 to 15 days per month:
- participating in training or meetings; and
- preparing for, participating in or observing hearings, writing decisions and reviewing decisions.
Hearings are held in the communities where people who are appealing live. The Appeal Panels meet regionally throughout the year to review panel processes and discuss overall functioning of the panel.
Joint panel training sessions are held in Edmonton and/or Calgary. Regional training isrespectively held in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Grande Prairie.
Applications must include a completed application form, a resume, a biography and three references.
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 require further information regarding this recruitment posting please contact Jossie Mant, Coordinator, at 780-422-4131 or by email at jossie.mant@gov.ab.ca.
Governance Services Community and Social Services
3rd Floor, Sterling Place 9940 – 106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2
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.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 12th Floor 44 Capital Boulevard, 10044 - 108 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S7 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional screening.
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.
Application and Appeals Ministerial Order for Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act