Practice Assurance Advisor

Practice Assurance Advisor

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Posting Date: Jul 22, 2026

Location: Edmonton, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Practice Assurance Advisor 
Job Requisition ID: 85926
Ministry: Education and Childcare
Location: Edmonton
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent 
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 5, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168 - $107,710 annually)
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.
Ministry of Education and Childcare
The Ministry of Education and Childcare supports students, parents, teachers and administrators from Early Childhood Services (ECS) through Grade 12. Through safe and respectful 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 has the following responsibilities: develop curriculum and set standards; evaluate curriculum and assess outcomes; teacher development and certification; support students with diverse learning needs; fund and support school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and francophone education; and oversee basic education policy and regulations.
For more information on the Ministry of Education and childcare, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education-and-childcare.
The Office of the Registrar is responsible for overseeing and regulating teacher certification for all teachers in Alberta, addressing the intake and post-decision elements of teacher and teacher leader complaint process, and ensuring the accuracy of the Teacher Workforce Information System and public-facing Teacher and Teacher Leader Registry.

Role Responsibilities

Do you want to work in a challenging workplace where you are supporting the Teaching and Leadership Excellence sector to deliver projects and key Ministry priorities using their experience and knowledge in the early childhood to grade 12 education system?
The Practice Assurance Advisor supports the Practice Assurance Manager in delivering unique items such as processing Online Teacher/Teacher Leader Registry exemptions and documents for posting while collaborating with other branches within the sector on matters such as certification reviews and research and analysis for legislation, policies, programs, and initiatives related to teacher/teacher leader workforce development, certification, and discipline. In addition, this position provides information, analysis, and recommendations to the Minister of Education and Childcare to assist in reaching decisions related to the Teacher and Teacher leader discipline process and Teaching Leadership Excellence.
The Practice Assurance Advisor is expected to:

• Prepare and manage Teacher and Teacher Leader discipline documents, including preparing briefings and related correspondence for Minister's decisions in teacher and teacher leader discipline matters.
• Manage discipline records and prepare records for posting to the Online Teacher/Teacher Leader Registry.
• Review and provide recommendations on Registry exemptions for validity and completeness.
• Provide analysis on investigative findings for applicants applying for teacher certification and complete pre-certification reviews as required.
• Process Notices of Action from other jurisdictions in relation to teacher records.
• Oversee Board of Reference appeal requests and maintain appeal appointment processes.
• Process ATA election requests including collecting documents, providing recommendations, and responding to applicants and the ATA as required.
• Participate in Office of the Registrar policy and legislative reviews.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position. 

APS Competencies

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
Ability to understand how legislation, policy, certification processes, and professional conduct matters impact Alberta's education system and stakeholders.
Creative Problem Solving
Researches, analyzes, and evaluates information to develop practical recommendations and improve processes.
Drive for Results
Ensures high-quality work is delivered within established timelines while balancing multiple priorities and stakeholder needs.
Agility
Works effectively in a dynamic environment, adapts to changing priorities, and remains composed when managing complex or sensitive issues.

Qualifications

University graduation in a related field (Education, Public Administration, etc.), plus 4 years of related experience or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

• 1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
• 1 year of experience for 1 year of education

The Practice Assurance Advisor requires experience and knowledge of:

• Regulated professions and/or regulatory compliance processes
• Analytical skills to define complex and diverse matters and develop appropriate actions for consideration
• Working within operational policy/procedures and organizational guidelines to produce work that is clear, consistent, and of high quality
• Applying legislation, legal advice and policy to prepare reasoned analysis and recommendations

Assets:

• Human Resource Management
• Teaching certification 
• Analyzing, interpreting, and applying legislation and policy
• Early education childhood to grade 12 education system in Alberta, specifically legislation, policy and practices related to teacher/teacher leader growth, supervision, evaluation, and discipline
• Superior communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), including the ability to clearly convey ideas and the ability to actively listen to others
• Office software including Action Request Tracking System (ARTS), the Teacher Workforce Information System (TWINS), Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Note: For professional work related to Communications (e.g. Public Affairs Officer), a directly related diploma is considered equivalent to university graduation in a related field.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.

Notes

This is a permanent position, and the hours of work are a total of 36.25 hours.
A cover letter demonstrating your qualifications, experience and skills for this position is required and will be used as a screening tool.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Working for the Alberta Public Service
• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) OR Management Employee Pension Plan (MEPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
  

How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please see Job Application Resoures for information. 
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). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
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; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information.
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Liliane Karara at Liliane.Karara@gov.ab.ca.

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