JOB INFORMATION

Job Requisition ID: 74432
Ministry: Children and Family Services
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temoprary (September 29, 2026)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: Wedessday, August 27, 2025
Classification: Human Services Worker 4
Salary: $2,514.93 to $3,255.07 bi-weekly ($65,639 to $84,957/year)
The Ministry of Children and Family Services works to foster a society in which families are safe and resilient, individuals have sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. Children and Family Services mission is to assist Albertans in creating the conditions for safe and supportive homes, communities, and workplaces so they have opportunities to realize their full potential.
Its core business is to work collaboratively with community partners to deliver citizen-centered programs and services that improve quality of life for Albertans. The ministry deals with topics that vary widely and addresses many of the issues people face across their life span.

QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this position, you must have:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or another relevant field plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to use your strategic thinking and enhance your analytical skills? Do you have what it takes to join a group of professionals committed to making a real difference in the lives of children, youth and families?
The Residential Facilities Licensing Officer will monitor and license residential facilities in accordance with the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act to ensure quality of care and accountability for children in the custody or guardianship of the Director.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO OVERSEE PROGRAM OPERATIONS BY;

• Reviewing and processing applications for license or license renewals
• Inspect and monitor compliance for all licensed facilities – foster care and group care. Conduct regular inspections and audits of residential facilities to assess compliance with regulatory standards, including the Alberta Child Youth Family Enhancement Act, Residential Facilities Licensing Regulation, Enhancement Policy, contracts, agreements, and agency policies.
• Assist in identifying emerging issues in the region, assess potential impacts, develop action plans, recommend and implement mitigation strategies to support license holders
• Ensure services are delivered in a strength based, proactive manner and adhere to the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act, Residential Facilities Licensing Regulations and in accordance with agency policy.
• Provide information, consultation and orientation on Acts, Regulations and policies

ROLES RESPONSIBILITIES CONT’D

• Collaborate with Child Intervention, Alberta Health Services, municipality services, and policing agencies related to reported incidents and inspection concern.
• Inform supervisors, managers, directors and others of regulatory non-compliance and/or current issues within Facility: foster care or group care
• Respond to all residential licensing related inquiries made by Albertan’s.
• Complete all required paper work, reports, and applications and maintain physical and electronic files.
• Ensure that all data management systems are kept up to date.
• General data entry and collection of required documents.
• Assist in responses to Minister’s Action Requests and Regional requests for information/support.
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ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

You carry a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.

If a security screening is required;

• Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.