Child Care Subsidy Assessor Ministry: Education and Child Care Full or Part time: Full Time Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent 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. 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 benefits 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. Review and assess all available information to determine eligibility in accordance with the child care subsidy policy. 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. 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.



Review program reports to monitor eligibility factors, approved service utilization, and data-matching requirements to ensure benefit accuracy. Collaborate with team members to assess client circumstances, share information, and contribute to process improvements.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. 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.

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.

High School

Diploma and three years of related experience. In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following knowledge, skills, and experience would be considered strong assets: Extensive knowledge of child care subsidy policy. Demonstrated ability to identify and investigate suspected fraud, collection and analysis of evidence.

Experience working with clients to assess eligibility, provide application support, and build positive relationships with community agencies and stakeholders.

Experience managing a high volume of telephone inquiries while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and efficiency. This role is eligible for full-time remote work The final candidate for this position will undergo an academic check and provide a suitable security screening. Applicants being considered for this position will be required to complete a Level 2 Enhanced Security screening (including an enhanced criminal record check along with a credit check) as part of the pre-employment checks for this position.

We will accept criminal records check (CRC) which have been completed within the last six months as per policy. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

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