Job Title: Health Compliance Officer - Continuing Care Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services Full or Part-Time: Full-Time Permanent/Temporary: Permanent Classification: Medical and Health 4 (066MHA) Salary: $3,711.12 to $4,726.90 bi-weekly ($96,860 - $123,372/year) The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about ALSS, visit our website: .

Are you passionate about protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Albertans living in continuing care homes?

The Continuing Care Home

Branch is seeking a Health Compliance Officer (HCO) to join the Continuing Care Homes Inspection Unit. This position plays a critical role in ensuring continuing care homes across Alberta comply with the Continuing Care Act (CCA), associated regulations, and the Continuing Care Health Service Standards (CCHSS).

Compliance

Monitoring and Inspection Conduct inspections, investigations, and complaint reviews to assess compliance with the Continuing Care Act, regulations, and service standards. Identify risks, evaluate provider practices, and recommend corrective or enforcement actions to support resident safety and quality care.

Clinical

Expertise and Regulatory Guidance Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance to service providers and stakeholders. Contribute to policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and enhancements to compliance monitoring practices. Build and maintain effective relationships with operators, residents, families, healthcare professionals, and government partners.

Communicate inspection findings and collaborate with providers to address non-compliance and support continuous improvement.



Promote consistent application of legislative and regulatory requirements across the continuing care sector. Prepare clear, accurate, and evidence-based inspection and investigation reports.

Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities, enforcement actions, and stakeholder interactions. Identify emerging trends and provide recommendations to support regulatory oversight and decision-making.

Continuous Improvement

Support the enhancement of inspection processes, regulatory tools, and compliance resources. Contribute to training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing initiatives for staff and service providers. Analyze complex issues and consider broader organizational, social, economic, and political impacts. Align decisions, projects, and priorities with organizational goals and strategic objectives. Anticipate risks, interdependencies, and barriers to support effective outcomes.

Creative Problem Solving

Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency. Lead projects and initiatives to achieve strategic and operational objectives. Set priorities, monitor performance, and proactively manage risks.

Degree related to nursing, social work, gerontology, health sciences, public health, health administration, or a related field and four (4) years of related experience. Master’s degree related to the position assignment and three (3) years of related experience.

Experience conducting inspections, investigations, complaint resolution,



compliance reviews, or regulatory oversight activities.

Experience with health compliance and audit. Knowledge of Alberta's healthcare delivery system, continuing care sector, and principles of administrative fairness, procedural fairness, and natural justice. A valid Class 5 Driver's License and the ability to travel throughout Alberta as required.

The Following Experience Is Considered As

Assets Experience in continuing care, home and community care, case management, or a related healthcare environment. Clinical healthcare experience and experience in compliance monitoring, inspections, investigations, quality assurance, or regulatory oversight.

Experience developing and delivering training, education, or workshops.

Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), the Foundations of Administrative Justice Program, or a National Certified Investigator and Inspector designation (or equivalent). Hours of work are 08:15 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday. This is a full time permanent position, working 36.25 hours per week.

Travel

This position is approximately 80% travel with approximately 50% of that being overnight travel. Ability to travel through out the province is required. Occasionally, travel may be required on short notice through out the province.

Valid class 5 drivers license and a reliable vehicle is required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required. Final candidates may be required to undergo a criminal records check (CRC). Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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📌 Health Compliance Officer - Continuing Care (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton