Recruitment posting
Medical Appeal Panel
Competition #: 894
Ministry : Assisted Living and Social Services
Opening Date : 2026/10/02
closing Date : 2026/10/23
Role : Member
The Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as members for the Medical Appeal Panel.
To be eligible applicants must be a member of a regulated health profession.
The Medical Appeal Panel (MAP) provides fair, impartial and independent hearings for Albertans who are appealing government decisions about services and supports they applied for under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act.
Appeal Panel Structure:
The MAP is made up of a Chair, two Vice-Chairs and up to 30 members.
Appointments:
Members are generally appointed for two to three years with the possibility of reappointment to a maximum of 12 years in accordance with the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act.
The MAP is a public agency that hears appeals and renders written decisions within the discretion vested in a quasi-judicial panel and allowed under the Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped Act. The Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) appoints the members.
The selection of members is based on the expertise that the MAP requires to conduct fair and impartial hearings and issue written decisions. It is essential that members are neutral and free from bias as referenced in the MAP’s Code of Conduct.
The ideal member must demonstrate the following competencies:.
- Ability to interpret legislation, analyze complex information including medical reports and demonstrate strong leadership, facilitation, communication and writing skills.
- Ability to read and interpret clinical and/or functional capacity data to make objective, evidence-based, impartial decisions.
- Demonstrate active listening skills, being open to different perspectives and working towards consensus while respecting diverse views.
- 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.
Specialized Knowledge:
- Experience as a health professional under the Health Professions Act is required; knowledge of disabilities and medical conditions is an asset.
- Professional experience in employment of persons with disabilities would be an asset and does not substitute for the requirement of experience in a health profession.
- See the position profile for more details on specialized knowledge and experience specific to the member position.
MAP members receive an honorarium and reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses for time spent on panel business in accordance with established policies.
Current honoraria rates for 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 the MAP Remuneration Policy.
MAP schedules hearings throughout government work hours (e.g., 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Members are not expected to be available at all times during these hours, but must provide sufficient availability to support scheduling of hearings across the Panel.
Panel members are expected to be available and flexible in scheduling, reliable and responsive, and to arrive at appeal hearings and meetings prepared. Members should be prepared to participate in deliberations and decision-writing discussions at times that accommodate the mutual availability of the panel.
Expected time commitment ranges from approximately four to 15 days per month and includes:
- Participating in training and meetings; and
- Preparing for, conducting, or observing hearings, writing decisions, and reviewing decisions.
Hearings are held in-person and/or by teleconference and videoconference. In-city or regional travel may be required for in-person hearings. The MAP usually meets regionally throughout the year to review panel processes and discuss overall functioning of the panel.
In this section:
- Attach any documents that are required for the screening process: application form or other forms as required by the department.
- Include the following information: In addition to your cover letter and resume, we require a biography - click HERE to download the biography form – click HERE to download the Eligibility Screening 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 collected through the Electronic Public Agency Appointment System (ePAAS) will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. This personal information collection is authorized under section 8(1)(2) of the Government Organization Act, and is being managed in accordance with section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA). If you have questions about this collection of personal information, you may contact the Public Agency Secretariat at 780-644-5438 or by email at: PASinfo@gov.ab.ca
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.