Recruitment posting
Tribunal Roster of Public Members under the Health Professions Act
Competition #: 806
Ministry : Health
Opening Date : 2024/01/17
closing Date : 2024/02/20
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.
Are you a socially conscious person with an interest in helping Alberta’s regulated health professions govern their members in a manner that protects and serves the public interest? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to support the complaint and disciplinary responsibilities of the various college councils and associations that govern Alberta’s regulated health professions?
The Minister of Health is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving in the Roster of Public Members (Tribunal Roster) under the Health Professions Act.
The Tribunal Roster, established under section 13(1)(b) of the Health Professions Act (HPA), is a list of public members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council that is used by health profession regulatory colleges (governed under the HPA) to select public members for complaint review committees or hearing tribunals.
There are 28 regulated health professions under the Act that require public members to sit on their hearing tribunals and complaint review committees.
Information on Alberta’s 28 regulated health professions can be found at: Regulated Health Professions and Colleges.
This is an excellent opportunity for Albertans looking to raise their professional and personal profile by working alongside regulated health professionals to uphold accountability and competency standards within their specific professions. By providing an external perspective, public members support health regulatory colleges in governing their profession that protects and serves public interest.
As a public member on the Tribunal Roster you will be required to:
- review and hear written and oral evidence presented to the complaint review committee or hearing tribunal with respect to complaints made against regulated health professionals;
- in accordance with the HPA, analyze, assess and weigh the evidence presented against the regulated professions’ codes of ethics, standards of practice and regulations to reach a fair and impartial decision; and
- participate in the development of, and review, the written decision following the close of disciplinary proceedings.
Public members are appointed for a term of up to three-years and may be eligible for reappointment for an additional term but may only serve a maximum of six consecutive years.
Public members appointed to the Tribunal Roster should possess the following skills:
- Effective communication skills;
- Analytical/critical thinking/problem solving skills;
- Leadership/collaboration skills;
- Ability to synthesize information;
- Health sector knowledge;
- Regulatory and professional governance knowledge; and
- Ability to exercise objectivity, sound judgement and diligence.
Ideally, public members appointed to the Tribunal Roster should also possess more than one of the following:
- Basic knowledge of Alberta’s health care system and Alberta’s regulated health professions
- Knowledge and/or experience in:
- Quasi-judicial proceedings;
- Administrative justice;
- Decision making; and
- Interpreting and applying legislation.
The Alberta Government is committed to supporting diversity and inclusion on Alberta’s agencies, boards, and commissions. Qualified individuals from all backgrounds, who embody a wide range of knowledge, skills, and expertise, are encouraged to apply.
Public members are appointed for a term of up to three-years and may be eligible for reappointment for an additional term but may only serve a maximum of six consecutive years.
- This is not a wage or salaried position.
- Public members appointed to the Tribunal Roster receive remuneration in accordance with Schedule 1, Part B of the Committee Remuneration Order (O.C. 466/2007), subject to review. The current rates that a public member may claim for attending meetings and hearings are:
- $115 for up to and including four hours in any day, or
- $191 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day, or
- $306 for over eight hours in any day, spent on the business of the complaint review committee and/or hearing tribunal.
- They may also be reimbursed for reasonable living and traveling expenses necessarily incurred in the course of performing their duties as public members in accordance with the Public Service Relocation and Employment Expenses Regulation Government of Alberta’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Policy.
- Time commitment is variable and subject to the volume of college complaint committees and hearings.
- The length of hearings vary from part of a day to several consecutive days; however review committees and hearing tribunals may also meet in advance of the main proceeding.
- These proceedings often require significant preparation time, which is not currently eligible for remuneration.
- Complaint review committees and hearings maybe held in locations across Alberta; however, are primarily held in Edmonton and Calgary, or virtually.
The following person is NOT be considered for appointment as a public member:
- a person who is a regulated member of that specific health professions regulatory college;
- a person who represents or is normally engaged in representing a group of employees who are regulated members in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements or in any proceedings under a collective bargaining agreement with respect to regulated members or who negotiates or sets professional fees or guidelines on professional fees on or on behalf of regulated members of the college;
- a person who is an officer or senior employee of a professional association or a labour union that represents members of a regulated health profession; and
- a member or office of a regional health authority;
- individuals whose appointment would result in an actual or perceived conflict of interest that cannot be managed; or
- an employee of Alberta Health.
Candidates will be requested to submit the following documents, in addition to the cover letter and resume (links to templates provided):
Please download, complete, save and upload these forms into the additional documents section when applying. 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.
Applicants are asked to indicate any previous or current appointments they may have to Government, private, or not-for-profit sector agencies, boards or committees.
Candidates selected for interview will be required to provide three references. These are not required at the time of application; however, will be requested should the candidate proceed further in the selection process.
Final candidates who are being considered for appointment will be requested to complete a criminal record check.
The posting may be used to fill both existing and future positions for public entities reporting to Alberta Health. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
Please note: This ad will close on February 20, 2024 or until suitable candidate 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, 3rd Floor, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8 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.