The OrganizationThe Alberta College of Dental Hygienists (ACDH) is the professional regulatory body for Alberta's over 4,300 registered dental hygienists. Created under the Health Professions Act, our mandate is to ensure that Alberta dental hygienists have the knowledge, skills, attitude, and judgment to provide safe, effective, ethical, and competent oral healthcare to Albertans.A regulatory college’s job is to protect the public from unsafe practice and hold members of the profession accountable for the care they provide. Colleges ensure that Albertans are provided with safe, high‑quality care by professionals who adhere to the highest standards and ethical conduct.The OpportunityReporting to the regulatory manager, the regulatory advisor position assists the public and registrants in understanding the regulation of the dental hygiene profession, including the Health Professions Act (HPA) and other legislation. In this role, you monitor, review and update the ACDH standards of practice, guidelines and policies, and lead the development of current regulatory documents. The role requires a strong ability to monitor trends and perform in‑depth environmental scans in regulatory practice, including evidence‑informed best practices implemented by other colleges.You will provide strategic and policy advice to identify opportunities and programs that promote the mandate of the College. This position supports internal programs and external regulatory initiatives as required. You will work closely with team members and be responsible for contributing to organizational processes,



ensuring an effective flow and exchange of information and advice. The role requires extensive problem‑solving, critical and systems thinking, strong decision‑making, relationship development, and excellent communication skills. You may represent the organization on internal and external working groups or external committees.Location: The position is based in Edmonton. It is a hybrid role, allowing for a combination of work from home and required in‑office hours.The Ideal CandidateTo be successful in this role, you must have a bachelor’s degree in health care, business/public administration, public policy, political science or an equivalent field. A bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene is an asset.Desired skills and experience include:Understanding of, and ability to interpret, relevant provincial legislation, including the Health Professions Act, Dental Hygienists Profession Regulation, Health Professions Restricted Activities Regulation, and Health Information Act.Ability to analyze legislation, regulatory frameworks, and policy instruments to assess operational or system impacts.Excellent research skills, including identifying, assessing, and synthesizing relevant information sources.Ability to analyze issues,



using a variety of tools, criteria and objectives and accurately identify the core problem.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, concise analysis to support executive decision‑making.Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and quality in regulatory and policy work.Strong time and organizational skills to manage projects, multi‑task, meet deadlines, and re‑prioritize work as needs evolve.Ability to communicate with, coach registrants on regulatory matters and support stakeholder engagement activities, including gathering input, resolving concerns and facilitating collaborative problem‑solving.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software platforms.CompensationPay: $80,000.00–$110,000.00 per year. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The College offers a highly competitive compensation package, including benefits.BenefitsDental careEmployee assistance programExtended health careLife insuranceOn‑site parkingPaid time offRRSP matchWellness programClosing DateThis competition closes on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:00 p.M. MDT. Any applications received after the noted timeline will not be considered.EducationBachelor’s Degree (required)ExperienceLegislation/regulations and policy review: 1 year (preferred)Research and analytical: 1 year (preferred)Stakeholder engagement: 1 year (preferred)Work LocationHybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6E 6A8#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Regulatory Advisor (Edmonton) - C$80,000 - C$110,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Alberta College of Dental Hygienists
📍 Winnipeg