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- Community for Living Well (CPCLW) initiative within Assisted Living Alberta is looking to grow its provincial team. The initiative has deep roots in rural Alberta and will be expanding to new communities. The initiative works with health, social and community partners to build and sustain community led projects that enhance the wellbeing of local underserved populations. We are looking for passionate individuals experienced in strengthening aging in place and collaboration using a community development approach. If you are interested in contributing to the wellbeing of community by collaborating across sectors and walking along-side local community partners, we invite you to apply. Using the CPCLW Model, Wellbeing Guide, and identified learning areas, the Practice Lead (PL) will guide rural community teams to identify local priorities, plan for the implementation of local programs and supports, and measure and monitor the impact of supporting wellbeing locally.

The PL will support: Spreading the model to new rural communities to impact the wellbeing of those living with dementia, caregivers and other underserved groups
- Championing the model in participating communities
- Sharing learnings
- Building a knowledge base to inform policy and infrastructure planning
- Organizing education opportunities to address the learning needs
- Evaluating implementation and outcomes
- Advancing Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis.

Description

The Practice Lead is a provincial out of scope position within Assisted Living Alberta and is supported by a Health Canada grant until Mar 2029. The PL will provide expertise and leadership related to the CPCLW initiative including: Contributing to the deliverables and impact of the CPCLW team and local communities.



Supporting existing new community-based teams to implement the CPCLW model and local action planning.

Connecting with appropriate sectors, partners, communities and team members to help local team’s progress and manage key project work activities. Working with partners across the province to enable the development of innovative solutions during the planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability. Mentoring multi-sector community teams in applying a community development approach to their work.

Modelling effective collaboration. Thriving in a complex system and changing environment, managing complex issues and supporting shared leadership. Contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of the CPCLW initiative.

Supporting project activities (e.g. online community development hub).

Transition Company: Assisted Living Alberta Classification: Consultant Union: Exempt Unit and Program: Planning, Performance and Quality Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta Negotiable Location: Provincial Employee Class: Regular Full Time FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 24-AUG-2026 Date Available: 21-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $31.64 Maximum Salary: $54.36 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in public health, health promotion, social work,



community development, gerontology, nursing, or related social/health science; equivalent combinations of education and lived/skilled experience considered.

Additional Required Qualifications

3–5+ years leading/facilitating community action and program delivery in health/public health, seniors’ services, home care, community development, or related sectors (multi sector collaboration, service design, advisory structures, stakeholder relations). Facilitation and collaboration skills with community /diverse partners for multistakeholder settings; partnering with those with lived experience and diverse populations; moving evidence into practice provincially; support team decision making and problem solving. Health system integration, understanding of complex systems and the Alberta health and social care system, the role of community and rural environments.

Trust based relationship building across communities and teams; wellbeing and strengths-based approaches; inclusive, culturally safe engagement; commitment to truth and reconciliation; collaboration with project team, leadership team and other internal and external leaders and stakeholders to effectively contribute to grant related activities. This position will require travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree preferred. Graduate training (MPH, MSW, MN, MEd/Health Promotion, MSc/Health Services). Current registration with a health professional association preferred. Complex project leadership experience to guide teams through undefined, evolving plans with multiple stakeholders; inspires and builds confidence; ongoing exploration of new approaches and perspectives; project management, activating change, knowledge translation and quality improvement practices.

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