Recruitment posting
Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee
Competition #: 847
Ministry : Seniors, Community and Social Services
Opening Date : 2025/03/17
closing Date : 2025/04/04
Role : Committee Chair
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 Seniors, Community and Social Services (SCSS) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as Chair of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Provincial Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC).
Created under s. 7 of the Government Organization Act, the PPAC is an advisory committee accountable to the Minister of CSS and responsible for providing advice and guidance regarding the FSCD program.
PPAC was established in 2004 along with the implementation of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities Act to ensure the involvement of families in ongoing implementation of the legislation and continuous program improvement.
Role of the Committee and Committee Members
- To provide input and feedback on FSCD related policies, procedures and practices to the Ministry of SCSS as it affects families of children with disabilities.
- To provide advice on how the FSCD program can continue to have a positive impact on families and their children with disabilities.
- To make all reasonable efforts to ensure that advice provided is based upon lived experience and input reflecting the perspectives of families who are receiving FSCD services and the diversity of families across the province.
- To work with SCSS to strengthen, promote and champion the voices of families through Regional Parent Advisory Committee (RPAC) involvement, including families from Indigenous and other cultural backgrounds and perspectives.
The appointment of each member of the Committee is for a fixed term of up to three years. The Minister may reappoint members, to a maximum of ten years.
- Candidates must be the parent/guardian of a child under the age of 18 with a disability and currently accessing the FSCD program.
- Member competencies include knowledge of government/public policy, community and stakeholder relations, and knowledge of the sector the public agency operates within; strong leadership/teamwork skills, strategic thinking and critical problem-solving skills; knowledge of the FSCD program and of disabilities and emerging trends.
- Additional Chair competencies include governance experience, human resources and public relations experience.
- Appointed Chair will become members of their RPAC in order to be able to carry out their responsibilities.
The remuneration of non-government members appointed to the Committee will be set according to Committee Remuneration Order 466/2007, Appendix 3, Schedule 1 Part B, and reimbursed for expenses as per the Alberta Public Service Subsistence travel rates and allowances. Remuneration rates and payments will be disclosed by Community and Social Services to the public on an annual basis.
Chair-Honoraria—Committee Remuneration Order, Schedule 1, Part B (OC 466/2007)
$169 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
$454 for over eight hours in any day, spent on the business of the committee.
Time commitment is approximately six full-day meetings per year. In person meetings with the option of attending virtually.
Please note: This ad will close on March 28, 2025 or until suitable candidate found. The posting may be used to fill current and future public agency vacancies.
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.
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.