Job InformationJob Title: Regulatory Officer Job Requisition ID: 85125Ministry: Mental Health and AddictionLocation: CalgaryFull or Part-Time: Full TimeHours of Work: 36.25 hours per weekPermanent/Temporary: Temporary up to 13 months Scope: Open CompetitionClosing Date: July 6, 2027Classification: Program Services 3Salary: $2,935.39 to $3,850.29 bi-weekly ($76,613 - $100,492/year)The Ministry of Mental Health and Addiction is transforming Alberta’s health system to the Alberta Recovery Model, which adopts a recovery-oriented approach for addiction and mental health. For more information see:  https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-recovery-oriented-system-of-care.  A recovery-oriented system of care is a coordinated network of personalized, community-based services for people at risk of or experiencing addiction and mental health challenges. It provides access to a full continuum of services and supports, from prevention and intervention to treatment and recovery. The vision is for every Albertan to have the opportunity to pursue recovery and live a healthy and productive life. The Ministry also liaises with the Alberta Mental Health Patient Advocate and Recovery Alberta. To learn more about Alberta Mental Health and Addiction and what we have to offer, follow this link: https://www.alberta.ca/mental-health-and-addiction.Role Responsibilities Help protect Albertans and strengthen addiction services across the province.As a Regulatory Officer, you are a front-line representative of the Ministry, ensuring compliance with legislation through inspection, investigation, education, and enforcement activities.  Acting as the Ministry’s front-line representative, you will collaborate with service providers, stakeholders, and other authorities to address risks, resolve complaints, and uphold legislative requirements.This position reports to the Manager of the Compliance and Monitoring Unit within the Regulatory Compliance and Data Stewardship Branch and plays a critical role in shaping Alberta’s proactive response to addiction. This role will be responsible for:Key responsibilities include:

Compliance & Enforcement: Conduct inspections, assess compliance, issue orders, and support enforcement actions under the Mental Health Services Act (MHSPA) Investigations: Respond to complaints, collect evidence, and prepare clear, defensible reports and recommendations Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships and provide guidance to service providers, partners, and the public on legislative requirements Analysis & Reporting: Prepare reports, briefing materials, and provide insights on risks, trends, and emerging issues Continuous Improvement: Contribute to policy, process improvements, and support quality assurance across services

You will exercise sound judgment in complex and sensitive situations while balancing education, compliance, and enforcement to promote safe, high-quality services for Albertans.Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.APS Competencies Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.This link will assist you with understanding competencies:https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf. Systems Thinking - Takes a long-term view towards organization’s objectives and how to achieve them: Takes holistic long-term view of challenges and Opportunities.  Anticipates outcomes and potential impacts, seeks stakeholder perspectives. Works towards actions and plans aligned with APS values.  Works with others to identify areas for collaboration.Creative Problem Solving - Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues: Engages perspective to seek root causes.  Finds ways to improve complex systems.  Employs resources from other areas to solve problems.  Engages others and encourages debate and idea generation to solve problems while addressing risks.Build Collaborative Environments - Collaborates across functional areas and proactively addresses conflict: Encourages broad thinking on projects, and works to eliminate barriers to progress.  Facilitates communication and collaboration.  Anticipates and reduces conflict at the outset.  Credits others and gets talent recognized.  Promotes collaboration and commitment.Drive for Results - Works to remove barriers to outcomes, sticking to principles: Forecasts and proactively addresses project challenges.  Removes barriers to collaboration and achievement of outcomes.  Upholds principles and confronts problems directly.  Considers complex factors and aligns solutions with broader organization mission.Agility - Identifies and manages required change and the associated risks: Identifies alternative approaches and supports others to do the same.  Proactively explains impact of changes.  Anticipates and mitigates emotions of others.  Anticipates obstacles and stays focused on goals.  Makes decisions and takes action in uncertain situations and creates a backup plan.Qualifications University graduation in Public Safety, Justice, Law Enforcement, Addictions and Mental Health or a related field, plus 2 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:  1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or  1 year of experience for 1 year of education.Required Experience: 

Experience working in a regulatory, compliance, or enforcement environment, including inspections or monitoring activities Experience conducting investigations, including gathering evidence, analyzing findings, and preparing reports Experience interpreting and applying legislation, policies, or standards to support decision-making Experience working with stakeholders, including service providers, partners, or the public, to provide guidance and resolve issues

Assets:

Experience working within the addiction and/or mental health sector Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the MHSPA, MHSPR, FOIP, or Health Information Act Experience supporting or participating in licensing processes, inspections coordination, or program oversight activities Experience preparing briefing notes, reports, or correspondence for leadership or decision-makers

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.Notes Hours of Work: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm36.25 hours per week (full-time) Monday to Friday.Term of Employment: Temporary (Up to 13 Months)Location: 801 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 4A3Applicants are required to provide a cover letter summarizing information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Cover letter is Mandatory.Pre-employment checks will be completed to assess the candidate’s suitability for a role. These checks can include (but are not limited to): references, criminal record check, and academic verification.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.Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx. Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca/. Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits. Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive. Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca. Positive workplace culture and work-life balance. Leadership and mentorship programs. How To ApplyApplicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.Closing StatementThis competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Krista Lammie at Krista.Lammie@gov.ab.ca.