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Job InformationJob Title: Child Care Subsidy Assessor
Job Requisition ID: 88376
Ministry: Education and Child Care
Location: All Locations Across Alberta
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: October 27, 2026.
Classification: Administrative Support 5
Salary: $2,192.15 to $2,773.77 bi-weekly ($57,215 - $72,395/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

The Ministry of Education and Childcare support Alberta's children, students, families, educators, and service providers by advancing quality learning and care opportunities from early childhood through K to 12 educations. The ministry develops policies, programs, and initiatives that promote student success, educational excellence, inclusive learning environments, and accessible child care services to help Albertans achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

Help Alberta families access affordable child care.

As a Child Care Subsidy Assessor, you support families by assessing eligibility for child care subsidies and ensuring timely access to perks that help children thrive.

The Child Care Subsidy Assessor interprets policy and procedures to determine eligibility and expedite authorization of child care subsidies to families who meet the program criteria and monitor client's eligibility based on changes to income, reason for care, and family structure.

Key Responsibilities: -

- Review and process subsidy requests.




- Interview applicants and review written applications and renewals.
- Review and assess all available information to determine eligibility in accordance with the child care subsidy policy.
- Communicate documentation requirements to ensure complete and timely application processing.
- Review and respond to changes in client circumstances, initiating reassessments or benefit adjustments as required.
- Maintain accurate client records within the child care Information System to support authorization and issuance of subsidy payments.
- Validate client information using cross-reference systems and information obtained from partner agencies.
- Prepare and present case histories, analysis, and recommendations to support appeals and Protection of Privacy Act requests.
- Identify cases of suspected fraud on caseload or cross-region.
- Analyze client information and supporting evidence to identify overpayments and support referrals for debt recovery or fraud investigation.
- Compile and present supporting data to support case assessments, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Prepare and provide testimony in court proceedings, as required.
- Monitor the payment of subsidy monies and conduct adjustments.
- Review program reports to monitor eligibility factors, approved service utilization,



and data-matching requirements to ensure benefit accuracy.
- Communications
- Provide clients with information and referrals to appropriate internal and external programs, services, and supports.
- Collaborate with team members to assess client circumstances, share information, and contribute to process improvements.
- Act as an operational resource for less experienced staff when requested.

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.

Systems Thinking

Ensuring accurate eligibility assessments and timely payments, staff directly contribute to the integrity and efficiency of the Child Care Subsidy program, fostering trust and reliability in service delivery.

Agility

Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing client circumstances, program requirements, and operational challenges.

Creative Problem Solving

Implementing a user-friendly online portal that integrates application submissions, automated document verification, and real-time eligibility pre-assessments would reduce delays and improve accuracy.

Drive for Results

Drive for results by maintaining a focused and proactive approach to achieving the objectives outlined in their role.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards

High School Diploma and three years of related experience.

Equivalency: Directly related experience or education considered on the basis of:

one year of experience for one yea

📌 Child Care Subsidy Assessor (Canada)
🏢 Government of Alberta
📍 Canada