Job Title: Regulatory Advisor
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Salary: $3,148.2 to $ 4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168.00 – 107,710.00/year)
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Ministry of Education and Childcare
Through safe and caring schools for all students, Alberta’s government is making life better by investing in education – one of the most important investments we can make in our future. The Ministry is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.
Are you passionate about regulatory oversight and meaningful engagement with Alberta’s education sector? Do you thrive in an environment where your analytical skills, legislative expertise, and strategic thinking guide recommendations on complex regulatory matters. If so, this position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your expertise in statutory obligations, compliance and decision-making.
The Alberta Teaching Profession Commission is looking for an experienced and motivated senior-level professional with expertise in analyzing and defining complex and diverse problems and developing appropriate recommendations for action. They will be driven to contribute as part of a team dedicated to delivering credible, consistent outcomes and strive for continuous improvement
As a Teaching Profession Regulatory Advisor, you will play a key role in helping to shape and develop best practices pertained to regulated professions and in upholding the standards of the teaching profession in Alberta.
The Education Act (the Act) provides the statutory authority for the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission and the appointment of an arm's length Commissioner to oversee teacher and teacher leader conduct and competency complaints for the profession. The Alberta Teaching Profession Commission oversees a new model, which came into force on January 1, 2023, for teacher and teacher leader disciplinary matters, which brought Alberta in line with best practices used in comparable provinces and other regulated professions. Reporting to the Manager, Professional Assurance, this position analyzes complaints of alleged unprofessional conduct and professional incompetence against Alberta certificated teachers and teacher leaders in accordance with the Education Act, the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers and Teacher Leaders, and through the application and interpretation of legislation, regulations, standards, practices and processes.
The position prepares recommendations for the Commissioner on the appropriate course of action regarding complaints in accordance with legislation, administrative fairness, established procedures and precedence.



The position is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries based on the complaint and assessing information provided during preliminary inquiries. The incumbent will be involved in analyzing completed investigation reports to inform clear, transparent and reasonable recommendations, drafting decisions for consideration by the Commissioner and preparing consent resolution agreements. The incumbent will contribute to other projects and initiatives and will be expected to manage multiple, complex issues while delivering results.
As a Teaching Profession Regulatory Advisor, the incumbent is required to demonstrate a high degree of discretion, neutrality and confidentiality. The Teaching Profession Regulatory Advisor has a high degree of autonomy in managing their day-to-day activities, but will receive ongoing feedback and review to ensure legislative, legal and procedural compliance of their work. The Commissioner for the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission is the decision maker on all files and the Commission acts a neutral party representing neither the complainant nor teacher or teacher leader in the complaint process.
Complaint Assessment and Preliminary Analysis to Support Regulatory Decision-Making

Analyze complaints of alleged unprofessional conduct and/or professional incompetence of Alberta certificated teachers and teacher leaders.
Conduct preliminary inquiries into complaints referred to the Commission, including drafting allegation statements, verifying information and gathering additional information relevant to the decision-making process, which may include conducting interviews with complainants and teachers or teacher leaders and assessing the relevance of information provided during preliminary inquiries.
Technical Advice and Regulatory Recommendations

Provide technical advice and prepare draft decisions for consideration for the Manager, Director, Executive Director and the Commissioner within operational and legislative timelines based on relevant legislation, policy, standards, processes and protocols.
Ensure recommendations meet all legislative and procedural requirements in alignment with case law and precedent.
Deliver technical advice related to complaints and the Commissioner’s decision making process, demonstrated through advanced writing skills and a consistent, precedent based approach.
Regularly measure and communicate progress, risks and provide practical solutions to deliver high-quality deliverables.
Strategic Contribution to Regulatory Excellence

Under the direction of the Manager, Director, Executive Director, the Commissioner and/or legal counsel, attend appeal hearings of alleged unprofessional conduct and/or professional incompetence involving teachers and teacher leaders.




Prepare briefings and recommendations to support executive decision making and operationalization of policy.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. Creative Problem Solving –Demonstrate highly developed critical thinking, problem solving, relationship building and communication skills. As a senior level skilled in responding to and addressing professional discipline matters involving Alberta certificated teachers and teacher leaders, demonstrate the ability to seek out opportunities for innovation and creative problem solving and support the Commissioner through the implementation of operational initiatives. University graduation in a related field (Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, etc.), Advanced writing and communication skills.
Natural justice and administrative law.
Working within operational policy/procedures and organizational guidelines to produce work that is clear, consistent, reasonable and credible.
Applying complex legislation, case precedence and legal advice to prepare reasoned recommendations.
The following are considered assets to the position:

Experience adapting working and writing style to meet operational needs.
Experience working with regulated professions, conduct and competency oversight and/or regulatory compliance.
Experience working within a digital case management environment including advanced skill working with Microsoft 365 suite of applications, SharePoint online and use of case management software.
This is a full-time permanent position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
On-site working location is 8th floor, Petwin Tower 10707 – 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses will be the responsibility of the candidate. Cover letters must be written by the applicant and without the use of artificial intelligence.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. January 15, 2006 - June 25, 2009: Assistant (PT three 8 hrs shifts/week).
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Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements or hours of work averaging agreement such as modified work schedule agreement or an earned day off.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. 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). 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)( or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator;

📌 Regulatory Compliance Officer (Education) (Edmonton)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Edmonton