Important dates
We are accepting applications to join the Regional Advisory Councils and the Indigenous Advisory Council over 2 stages:
- April 16 to April 30 for possible appointment in the spring of 2024.
- May 1 to August 30 for possible appointment between fall and the end of 2024.
Learn how to apply.
Overview
As part of the government’s work to refocus the province’s health care system, we are creating 12 Regional Advisory Councils and an Indigenous Advisory Council to bring forward local priorities and give input on ways to improve the health care system.
These groups will bring together the perspectives of families, patients, health care workers and community leaders and help focus Alberta’s health care system to provide consistent, timely access to care – when and where you need it.
Learn more about the health care refocusing.
Regional Advisory Councils
Roles and responsibilities
The Regional Advisory Councils will represent their communities’ perspectives and the unique needs of each region. Members will:
- bring local and regional perspectives to directly advise government and the new primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction organizations on health clinical service planning, capital planning and workforce planning
- provide advice on strategies and approach to engage local communities, as required
- collaborate with community partners to identify local health system issues and explore potential solutions to issues
- identify opportunities for the health system to better support local decision-making
The councils will be established as public agencies with an advisory role and are subject to the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act.
Indigenous Advisory Council
Roles and responsibilities
The Indigenous Advisory Council will have a provincial scope and provide advice on priorities and ways to improve health care for Indigenous Peoples. Members will:
- bring Indigenous perspectives to directly advise government and the new primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction organizations on clinical service planning, capital planning and workforce planning
- bring the voice of the community, and amplify local health needs, clinical service access issues, and cultural requirements
- inform practices and protocols associated with culturally appropriate program and service delivery
- explore opportunities to integrate traditional Indigenous practices and teachings
- provide advice on goals and measurable outcomes to ensure the programs and services support Indigenous Peoples to meet health and wellness needs
- identify Indigenous partnerships and service providers to support continuity of care between acute care, primary care, continuing care, mental health and addiction, and community care
The council will be established as a public agency with an advisory role and is subject to the Alberta Public Agencies Governance Act.
How to apply
Step 1. Read the guidelines
- Position profile for members of the Regional Advisory Councils
- Position profile for members of the Indigenous Advisory Council
Step 2. Complete the online application package
Apply to join the Regional Advisory Councils
Apply to join the Indigenous Advisory Council
Both applications will require you to submit a resumé.
Your application and supporting documents must be received between:
- April 16 and April 30, 2024, for possible appointment in the spring of 2024
- May 1 and August 30, 2024, for possible appointment between fall and the end of 2024
After you apply
- Applicants who are most suitable for the council member role will be contacted for an interview.
- Following the interview, final applicants may be asked to provide:
- contacts for at least 2 references
- biography
- Conflict of Interest Declaration
- criminal record check
- Successful applicants will be appointed to one of the councils in the region where they reside.
- Successful applicants for the Indigenous Advisory Council may also be appointed to a Regional Advisory Council based on the region where they reside.
- Members will be appointed over 2 stages in spring 2024 and between fall and the end of 2024.
- Regional Advisory Councils and the Indigenous Advisory Council are expected to be established in spring 2024.
- The names and biographies of council members and chairs will be published on the Public Agency Secretariat website.
Contact
Connect with the Advisory Councils Secretariat:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-644-0878
Email: [email protected]