Recruitment posting
Citizen's Appeal Panel
Competition #: 722
Ministry : Community and Social Services
Opening Date : 2021/05/04
closing Date : 2021/05/20
Role : Appeal Panel Member
The Minister of Community and Social Services and the Minister of Children’s Services are seeking individuals who are interested in serving as members to hear appeals on the Citizen’s Appeal Panel (the Appeal Panel), which includes the panels established under the following legislation:
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) Act;
- Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Act;
- Child, Youth and Family Enhancement (CYFE) Act;
- Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Act;
- Income and Employment Supports (IES) Act; and
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) Services Act.
The Appeal Panel hears concerns Albertans have about certain services being denied, changed or cancelled and provides a fair and independent review.
Panel members may also hear appeals as assigned by the Appeals Secretariat. The Secretariat has delegated authority to establish panels for other ministries through shared agreements.
Appeal Panel Structure:
There can be up to 125 panel members including a Provincial Chair and Regional Vice-Chairs.
Panel members are generally appointed for two to three years with the possibility of re-appointments to a maximum of 12 years in accordance with the Alberta Public Agencies Government Act.
To learn more about the Appeal Panel, please visit the website.
Panel members are accountable to the respective Ministers through the Provincial Chair. Members are responsible for actively participating in hearings in an impartial and unbiased manner, and in accordance with the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness.
Members’ responsibilities also include the following:
- Hearing and deciding appeals;
- Writing and issuing written decisions;
- Attending scheduled meeting and training sessions and
- Completing annual assessments.
Training on how to apply relevant legislation and appeal processes is provided.
The Ministers are looking for panel members who demonstrate the following competencies:
- Experience and knowledge of the principles of natural justice and quasi-judicial processes;
- Ability to read, interpret and apply legislation, and draft written decisions;
- Strong communication skills and ability to objectively examine written and verbal information;
- Ability to sift through verbal testimonies and submitted materials, weigh evidence and synthesize for purposes of writing decisions;
- Ability to use computers, such as accessing and navigating an appeals system and SharePoint, typing decisions and communicating effectively with colleagues and Appeals Secretariat staff via email;
- Demonstrate a fair, respectful, cooperative and assertive approach to reaching agreement;
- Clear understanding of the Panel’s role and responsibilities; and
- Some knowledge of the relevant Acts and Legislation.
- Previous experience on an adjudicative tribunal is an asset; and
- Experience with or knowledge of one of the regulated health professions in Alberta is an asset.
Panel members receive an honorarium and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for time spent on Appeal Panel business in accordance with established policies.
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
The honorarium rate is specified in Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order (OC 466/2007)
Panel members are expected to be available and flexible in scheduling, reliable and responsive, and to arrive to appeal hearings and meetings prepared.
Expected time commitment ranges from approximately four to 15 days per month and includes:
- Participating in training or meetings; and
- Preparing for, conducting or observing hearings, writing decisions and reviewing decisions.
Generally, hearings are held by teleconference and videoconference. Travel may be required if an in-person hearing is required. The Appeal Panel usually meets regionally throughout the year to review panel processes and discuss overall functioning of the panel.
Applications must include a resume and biography. Your application must include a cover letter, indicating your preferred location.
Candidates invited for an interview will be asked to provide three references.
As part of the overall assessment, successful candidates from the interview stage will be required to complete a written assignment.
To be eligible for appointment a candidate must:
- Be 18 years of age or older;
- Be a Canadian Citizen or a Landed Immigrant;
- Have the ability to travel, and
- Be free from potential conflicts of interests with the Ministries of Community and Social Services and Children’s Services, including the service delivery regions and the Delegated First Nations Agencies.
Please note: This ad will close on May 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.
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Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act
Early Learning and Child Care Act
Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act
Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act