Recruitment posting
Family Support for Children with Disabilities Provincial Parent Advisory Committee
Competition #: 895
Ministry : Assisted Living and Social Services
Opening Date : 2026/09/29
closing Date : 2026/10/23
Role : Public Member (up to 5 members)
The Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as Public Members of the Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) Provincial Parent Advisory Committee (PPAC).
- A public member representative from the Northeast region;
- A public member representative from the Northwest region;
- A public member representative from the Edmonton region;
- A public member representative from the Central region;
- A public member representative from the South region.
Created under s. 7 of the Government Organization Act, the PPAC is an advisory committee accountable to the Minister of ALSS 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 ALSS 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 ALSS 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.
- Participate in regular Committee meetings, as well as orientation and training.
- Attend RPAC meetings based on their geographic location or as assigned by the Chair.
- Facilitate the flow of information across and between families receiving FSCD services, RPACs, the Committee, the Department and Minister, including:
- Share information with RPACs as identified;
- Engage with families receiving FSCD services to share and gather information, as well as understand different perspectives to ensure informed advice is provided; and
- Provide advice and support to the Minister on the FSCD program.
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.
Knowledge, expertise and experience in the following areas:
- Candidates must be the parent/guardian of a child under the age of 18 with a disability and currently accessing the FSCD program. Members draw on their knowledge and lived experiences providing families’ collective feedback on FSCD policies, procedures and services.
- Specialized Contextual Knowledge:
- Members must have experience with, or are able to demonstrate knowledge or expertise of, the broader public policy and context affecting families of children with disabilities that includes the strategic priorities of government related to the Committee’s work.
- Members must have experience with, or are able to demonstrate knowledge or expertise of, the communities within the disability community. Members demonstrate the ability to build active networks and create trusting relationships with diverse communities and key stakeholders.
- Members attend RPAC meetings based on their geographic locations or as assigned by the Chair in order to carry out their responsibilities.
- Members have relevant sectoral experience or knowledge understanding the emerging trends, challenges and opportunities related to the Committee’s work is preferred.
- Personal Effectiveness Skills
- Members have strong leadership and teamwork skills.
- Members demonstrate strategic thinking and planning to guide the Committee’s work. They apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess situations and provide innovative solutions to challenges, emerging trends and issues affecting families of children with disabilities.
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 Government of Alberta's Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expense Policy. Remuneration rates and payments will be disclosed by Assisted Living and Social Services to the public on an annual basis.
Member Honoraria—Committee Remuneration Order, Schedule 1, Part B (OC 466/2007)
$105 for up to and including four hours in any day, or
$175 for over four hours and up to and including eight hours in any day, or
$280 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.
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 and submit is as part of your application.
Please indicate whether you currently have an active FSCD (Family Support for Children with Disabilities)?agreement. If yes, please specify the agreement end date or how long the agreement will remain in effect.
If education credentials are required, it is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) – International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS). It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your device. 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.
Final candidates who are being considered for appointment will be requested to complete a comprehensive background check including references, criminal record check and conflict of interest screening.
Please note: This ad will close on October 23, 2026, or until suitable candidate(s) 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.
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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.
created under section 7 of the Government Organization Act