Recruitment posting
Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board
Competition #: 721
Ministry : Service Alberta
Opening Date : 2021/03/19
closing Date : 2021/06/20
Role : Public Members
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 Albertans interested in serving as a public member for the Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB).
The Alberta Funeral Services Regulatory Board (AFSRB) was established in December 1992 and is delegated with the responsibility for the regulation of the funeral industry under the Funeral Services Act. The Board consists of three public members and three industry members.
The AFSRB sets licensing standards and industry education requirements within Alberta. It also provides a complaint resolution process, conducts disciplinary hearings, and oversees the reporting of pre-paid funeral trust accounts.
As a public member of the AFSRB Board, you will represent the public interest while working as part of a team to further the success of the Board and contribute to the overall leadership and strategic direction of the organization.
Board members contribute to:
- establishing the policies that guide the Board in the fulfilment of its mission;
- participating in the development of the business plan, goals and priorities of AFSRB;
- overseeing the governance of AFSRB and job performance of the Executive Director of AFSRB;
- setting licensing standards and education requirements for industry members;
- approving the Board’s budget to ensure financial resources are allocated in a manner consistent with the Board’s business plan, goals, and priorities;
- resolving complaints and disciplinary hearings of the industry members; and
- overseeing pre-paid funeral trust account reporting.
There are two public member positions available, which will be appointed for three-year term. The terms may vary slightly to ensure adequate overlap.
Service Alberta recognizes the importance of reflecting the diversity of Alberta in the composition of boards, and welcomes candidates representing varied backgrounds, careers, and community leadership experience. If needed, training can be made available to support the successful candidate’s development.
The ideal candidates will have demonstrated the following:
- Experience with administrative law, financial management, or regulatory board in another sector is required.
- Experience with the following will be considered an asset:
- A record of community involvement and/or volunteerism for charities, community support organizations, boards, councils or similar organizations;
- Awareness and understanding of issues impacting the funeral industry;
- Knowledge of regulatory principles, which may include interpreting and applying legislation, setting and enforcing standards of conduct, or an understanding of the legal dimensions of organizational issues;
- Working with board structure and/or governance processes;
- Proven critical thinking, problem solving, strategic decision-making, policy analysis, and conflict resolution skills;
- Teamwork;
- Written and verbal communication.
To be eligible for appointment a candidate must:
- be a resident of Alberta;
- not be licensed under the Funeral Services Act or the Crematories Regulation under the Cemeteries Act; and
- not have any interest in a funeral services or cemetery business.
Members of the Board receive honorariums for conducting board business and attending authorized committee meetings.
- Meeting up to and including four hours in any day: $200
- Meeting over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day: $400
- Meeting over eight hours in any day or overnight: $500
- Participation in a conference call: $50/call
Members of the Board are also entitled to be paid all necessary travel expenses. All Members are eligible for reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the AFSRB honorarium and expense policy.
There are approximately six to eight meetings per year, with the majority of those meetings occurring in Sherwood Park. All board meetings are conducted virtually at this time during COVID-19.
In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography. Click HERE to download the biography form.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and others requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
Please note: This ad will close on June 20, 2021 or until suitable candidates are found.
Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission.
Phone: 780-408-8460
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.