Health Compliance Officer-Talent Pool

at  Government of Alberta

JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 60921
Ministry: Health
Location: Edmonton and Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until March 31, 2026
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found
Classification: Medical and Health 4
Salary: $3,396.18 to $4,325.77 bi-weekly ($88,640 - $112,902 / year)
The Ministry of Health leads work in the areas of Alberta continuing care system to provide Albertans with the health, personal care and accommodation services they need to support their independence and quality of life. For more information visit: Continuing Care in Alberta | Alberta.ca. For more information on the work Alberta Health does, visit this link:
The Inspections & Health Compliance Unit (IHCU), Licensing & Compliance Monitoring Branch directly monitors over 1000 accommodations, to ensure compliance is met in regard to the Continuing Care Act, i.e., Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS), and Supportive Living Accommodation Standards. Many of these accommodations have unique problems that require a flexible approach to ensure they are in compliance with legislative requirements. IHCU teams actively participate in the on-site audit reviews and facility investigations of varying complexity under the direction of the Director/ Regional Manager. The primary objective of these audit reviews is to strengthen accountability to the public by providing assurance that the health care system and internal operational controls are working effectively, enforced, and that the quality of care and delivery of the health standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

A university degree in a health related field (Nursing) and four (4) years of related experience. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college if required by the Health Professions Act.

EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED IN:

• Clinical experience in continuing care setting.
• Infection Protection and Control (IPC).

Preference will be given to candidate with experience and/or certification in:

• As an educator or quality lead in a clinical setting
• In conducting clinical inspections and surveys/audits.
• Experience in a regulatory environment.
• Working with accreditation bodies, applicable acts, regulations and legislation.
• Course completion for Foundations of Administrative Justice
• National Certified Investigator and Inspector or completion of equivalent program
• Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

The following are considered an asset:

• Direct experience working in health, social care facilities and continuing care settings.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

We are thrilled to announce the Health Compliance Officer opening within our department. If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take on new challenges, read on!
Join our Continuing Care Division as Health Compliance Officer, where you’ll use your extensive experience to provide clinical compliance monitoring and reporting to a Regional Manager of Inspections & Health Compliance Unit IHCU, in this position, you will be part of a provincial dynamic team of health compliance officers and inspectors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides clinical and professional expertise on infection prevention and control (IPC), monitors compliance, and conducts audits to the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS) and the Accommodation Standards in all publicly funded (Type A and Type B) continuing care health service settings and programs.
• Review and investigate Duty to Notify incidents and non-compliances/complaints related to CCHSS and Accommodation Standards.
• Provide clinical compliance monitoring, leadership in quality assurance, and risk management practices to ensure the safety and care of patients and residents in all publicly funded continuing care settings across Alberta.
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