Competence Manager at College of LPN and HCA of Alberta (CLHA)

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Mentorship, Competence Assessment, Regulatory Compliance, Program Development, Data Analysis, Critical Thinking, Legislative Interpretation, Change Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Research, Public Administration, Strategic Planning, Professional Nursing Practice, Audit Management, MS Office

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

ABOUT THE CLHA The College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) is a non-profit regulatory organization. The CLHA exists to protect Alberta healthcare users. Our first responsibility is to the public. We regulate the professions of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Care Aides (HCAs), setting and maintaining standards to ensure the public receives safe, competent, and ethical healthcare services. Our focus on and commitment to public protection and regulatory excellence underscores everything we do. EMPLOYMENT TERM This is a full-time permanent position. The position is eligible for hybrid work with a requirement to work in our Edmonton office on a regular basis. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies. THE ROLE As delegated by the Deputy Registrar, the Competence Manager leads the competence team to ensure application, registration, and renewal competence processes align with the Health Professions Act (HPA), Licensed Practical Nurse and Health Care Aide Professions Regulation, Fair Registration Practices Act, Labour Mobility Act, and other relevant legislation and policies supporting transparent, impartial, and procedurally fair assessments and safe registrant practices in Alberta. They support the mandate of the CLHA by ensuring processes and assessments are evidence-informed, factually accurate, reviewed, and approved in accordance with the established timelines and schedules. They establish and maintain processes and tools related to the audit, competence, and continuing competence programs, which align with legislation. This role will guide and lead the competence team with complex assessments, audits, and requests. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Coach, Mentor, and Lead Competency Team: provide supervision, mentorship, and guidance to the Registration Competence Advisors, including the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new team members to ensure operational effectiveness and collaboration. Set, resource, and implement department initiatives to assist the team in reaching their goals. * Competence Assessments: oversee the consistency and reliability in the issuance of registration and renewal evaluation and decision letters that are transparent, impartial, defensible, and procedurally fair. Respond to escalated matters with registrants and applicants, ensuring a clear understanding of the substantial equivalency framework, and communicate high risk or sensitive matters internally. * Continuing Competence Program: develop and implement evidence-based programs for LPNs and HCAs focused on ongoing development of a professional’s knowledge, skills, and judgement to support safe, ethical, and high-quality care. Provide leadership to the continuing competence audit processes. Prepare recommendations and provide support to the Competence Committee. * Research: analyze trends, assess gaps, and formulate recommendations for improvements to competence assessments and to continuing competence programs as needed. Develop, maintain, and implement evidence-based competency assessments for both the LPN and HCA professions, including evaluation rubrics, prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR), and self-assessment tools. Make recommendations for improvements as needed. * Partner Relations: collaborate with the Deputy Registrar/Director of Registration & Competence, Registration Managers, and other identified partners on initiatives and projects involving competence-related regulation, competence assessments and the continuing competence programs, the LPN or HCA professions, and/or legislation to support internal, provincial, or national strategic initiatives. SKILLS & ABILITIES You are a professional with honed skills in achieving service standards as well as conducting thorough analysis and review of objectives within established guidelines. You have exceptional knowledge of translation skills, including the ability to interpret legislation and explain complicated legal concepts in a concise manner using plain language. You have a strong understanding of health-related trends, political issues, legislation changes, and concerns that may impact LPNs and HCAs, nursing, and/or healthcare. You are well-versed in the HPA, Health Professions Restricted Activities Regulation, Health Information Act, and their application to the professions regulated by the CLHA. You are analytical and have strong critical thinking skills, making sound decisions and recommendations in your work. You are comfortable working with legislation and policies and possess a broad system thinking approach, considering impacts both internal and external to an organization. You are a strong leader, providing guidance, mentorship, and development to a group of professionals. You conduct your work autonomously, collaborating and communicating with colleagues appropriately and effectively. EXPERIENCE * University degree in Public Administration, Nursing, Public Policy, Education, and/or Business Administration. * Professional nursing designation with active practice permit required. * Minimum of five years of experience in a mid- to senior-level healthcare or related position, preferably within a regulatory environment. * Three to five years of experience in supervision or a leadership capacity is required. * Experience in research, program development and evaluation, as well as familiarity with data analysis is required. * Knowledge of and experience utilizing change management principles is considered an asset. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS * Intermediate to advanced PC/computer skills with solid understanding of MS Office. * Must speak, read, and write English fluently. * Ability to travel provincially and nationally. * Satisfactory professional and criminal reference checks. * Must be eligible to work in Canada. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information on this opportunity, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@clha.com. APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL END OF BUSINESS DAY, MAY 20, 2026. The CLHA is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those short-listed applicants will be contacted. Note: If you are selected to proceed through the recruitment process, you will be contacted by email from a CLHA email address. Please ensure you regularly monitor your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, to avoid missing important communications regarding your application.

Responsibilities

Leads the competence team to ensure registration and renewal processes align with healthcare legislation and regulatory standards. Develops evidence-based continuing competence programs and oversees audits to ensure safe registrant practices in Alberta.