Regional Licensing Officer

Job Information
Job Title: Regional Licensing Officer

Job Requisition ID: 88669

Ministry: Children and Family Services

Location: Red Deer or Wetaskiwin

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Temporary

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: November 10 2026

Classification: Human Services Worker 3

Salary: $2533.03 - $3264.69 bi-weekly ($66112 - $85208/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 career opportunities.

The Ministry of Children and Family Services funds programs and services to support vulnerable children youth families and individuals to live safely and succeed in Alberta. This includes providing services and resources to protect children and youth from abuse and neglect and effectively address harm that has placed them in need of intervention. Mentoring and support services are available to youth transitioning into healthy productive adults. The ministry also invests in community-based groups that support prevention and early intervention services such as Family Resource Networks youth emergency shelters as well as programs that raise awareness and help respond to family violence sexual violence and abuse.

To learn more about our Ministrys work please visit: Responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity to use your strategic thinking and enhance your analytical skills Do you have what it takes to join a group of professionals committed to making a real difference in the lives of children youth and families

The Regional Licensing Officer will monitor and license residential facilities in accordance with the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act (CYFEA) to ensure quality of care and accountability for children in the custody or guardianship of the Director.

The primary responsibilities of the Regional Licensing Officer include:

• Review and process applications for licenses or license renewals.
• Complete environmental safety assessments.
• Inspect and monitor compliance for all licensed facilities. Conduct regular inspections and audits of licensed facilities to assess compliance with regulatory standards including the Alberta Child Youth Family Enhancement Act Residential Facilities Licensing Regulation Enhancement Policy contracts agreements and agency policies.
• Assist in identifying emerging issues in the region assess potential impacts develop action plans and recommend and implement mitigation strategies to address areas of non-compliance.
• Ensure services are delivered in a strength based proactive manner and adhere to legislation regulations and policy.
• Collaborate with Child Intervention Alberta Health Services municipality services and agencies related to reported incidents and inspection concerns.
• Respond to all residential licensing related inquiries made by Albertans.
• Complete all required paperwork reports and applications and maintain physical and electronic files.
• Ensure that all data management systems are kept up to date.
• General data entry and collection of required documents.
• Assist in responding to Ministers Action Requests and Regional requests for information/support.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position