Recruitment posting
Mental Health Review Panel Roster
Competition #: 898
Ministry : Mental Health and Addiction
Opening Date : 2026/10/23
closing Date : 2026/11/20
Role : Psychiatrist & Public Members
The Minister of Mental Health and Addiction is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as psychiatrist or public members of the Mental Health Review Panel Roster (Roster). The Roster is recruiting up to 10 psychiatrist members and 21 public members.
The Roster was established under the Mental Health Act (the “Act”) and plays an important role in protecting the rights of patients in facilities and individuals subject to community treatment orders.
The Roster is an adjudicative body that considers applications pertaining to:
- cancellation of admission and renewal certificates for patients detained in designated facilities;
- return of a patient to a correctional facility;
- cancellation of community treatment orders;
- requests for an order for a facility to issue a community treatment order in respect of a formal patient.
- patient competence to make treatment decisions; and
- administration of treatment to patients who object to it under the Act.
The Roster currently consists of three chairs and three vice chairs, as well as a roster of psychiatrists and public members. Each hearing panel is composed of three members: one chair/vice chair, one psychiatrist, and one public member. The Roster maintains a large number of members to facilitate the timely scheduling of hearings.
The Roster is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to provide a valuable service to their community, and for those interested in helping to uphold the rights of people in our province who suffer from serious mental health and/or addiction disorders. This unique position provides a multi-faceted insight into Alberta’s mental health care system and offers opportunities for professional development.
The Roster receives applications and conducts hearings regarding formal patients and individuals subject to community treatment orders across the province.
All members are required to:
- participate in hearings and business of the Roster;
- attend meetings, both scheduled and ad hoc (as deemed appropriate by the chair), to conduct the business of the Roster;
- review application packages prior to hearings;
- maintain flexibility in scheduling and be willing to travel.
Competencies & Skills for All Roster Members
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies and skills:
- Ability to consistently apply impartiality, objectiveness, and sound judgment in managing challenging and sensitive issues.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong reputation for fairness and principled decision-making.
- Ability to think critically and synthesize complex information from several sources and varying points of view.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with third parties, stakeholders, and communities in mental health and addiction.
- Capable of managing workload to meet deadlines.
Psychiatrist Members
- Applicants interested in appointment as a Psychiatrist Member must:
- Be a regulated member of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta who is authorized to use the title “psychiatrist,” hold a practice permit, and not be under suspension nor have any conditions affecting their ability to serve.
- Demonstrate the ability to assess clinical information and contribute to evidence-based decision-making.
Public Members
- Applicants interested in appointment as a Public Member must:
- Demonstrated understanding of mental health issues, including concurrent substance use disorders, and their impacts on individuals and families, gained through professional, volunteer, community or lived experience.
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex and sensitive information, consider different perspectives, and exercise sound judgment to contribute to fair and impartial decisions.
- Applicants must have flexibility in their schedules to attend Panel hearings as needed.
Specialized Knowledge and Experience
Preferred Assets for Psychiatrist and Public Members
- Experience participating in decision-making, advisory, governance, committee, board, hearing, or adjudicative environments.
- Experience with telehealth and other videoconferencing services.
- Willingness and the ability to drive a personal/rented vehicle and/or carpool with other panel members.
- Knowledge, understanding, and experience working with Indigenous cultures, identities, and perspectives.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Experience in board governance in the private, public and/or volunteer/non-profit sector.
Public Members
Members are appointed by the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction for terms of up to 3 years and may be eligible for reappointment to serve a total of 12 consecutive years.
This is not a salaried position. Public members receive remuneration in accordance with the Mental Health Review Panel Regulation and Appendix 3, Schedule 1, Part A of the Committee Remuneration Order (O.C. 466/2007), subject to review, which is:
- $164 for up to and including 4 hours in any day; or
- $290 for over 4 hours and up to and including 8 hours in any day; or
- $427 for over 8 hours in any day for time spent on the business of the review panel.
Members may also be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the course of performing their duties as members in accordance with the Government of Alberta’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expense Policy.
As these are part-time roles, time commitment varies depending on member availability. Roster hearings are typically scheduled from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Psychiatrist Members
Members are appointed by the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction for terms of up to 3 years and may be eligible for reappointment to serve a total of 12 consecutive years.
This is not a salaried position. Psychiatrist members receive remuneration in accordance with the Mental Health Review Panel Regulation:
- $790 for up to and including 4 hours for time spent on the business of the review panel;
- $197 for each additional hour, on a prorated basis, spent on the business of the review panel other than travel time;
- $98.50 for each additional hour, on a prorated basis, spent on travel beyond the travel time accounted for in the first 4 hours; and
- $197 per additional hour (prorated) for other review panel business not listed above.
Members may also be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the course of performing their duties as members in accordance with the Government of Alberta’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expense Policy.
As these are part-time roles, time commitment varies depending on member availability. Roster hearings are typically scheduled from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Please note: This ad will close on November 20, 2026 or until suitable candidates are found. Interviews are anticipated to take place during January 4-15, 2027.
The posting may be used to fill current and future public agency vacancies.
A biography is required in addition to your cover letter and resume. 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 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.