Health Care Aide Education Coordinator

About the CLHA

The College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) is a non-profit regulatory organization. The CLHA exists to protect Alberta healthcare users. Our first responsibility is to the public. We regulate the professions of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Care Aides (HCAs) setting and maintaining standards to ensure the public receives safe competent and ethical healthcare services. Our focus on and commitment to public protection and regulatory excellence underscores everything we do.

Employment Term

This is a full-time permanent position. The position is eligible for hybrid work with a requirement to work in our Edmonton office on a regular basis. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies.

The Role

The Health Care Aide (HCA) Education Coordinator is responsible for leading and coordinating the CLHAs HCA education program approval process. As the primary point of contact for post-secondary institutions (PSIs) the HCA Education Coordinator facilitates and completes the reviews of new and established HCA education programs as well as overseeing the ongoing monitoring and annual evaluation of approved HCA programs in the province. The HCA Education Coordinator is responsible for arranging program review schedules and review teams including a designated team lead effectively facilitating the process and ensuring clear communication on the evaluation process guidelines required timelines and documentation.

The HCA Education Coordinator is responsible for the development implementation evaluation and revision of CLHA HCA education standards in consultation with the Education Standards Advisory Committee (ESAC). To ensure a smooth and effective process the HCA Education Coordinator advises PSIs regarding education standards and any changes to them or other changes that may impact HCA education programs and provides support on education policies the evaluation framework and documentation reporting. The HCA Education Coordinator continuously assesses current processes policies and documentation for improvements and quality control bringing suggestions forward for discussion and consideration.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of Program Review Process: Lead the approval monitoring and evaluation of HCA education programs across Alberta to ensure compliance with CLHA standards legislation and regulatory requirements. Establish and lead review teams coordinate site visits with PSIs and provide objective findings and recommendations to support program approval and continuous quality improvement.
• Education Standards and Engagement: Contribute to the development implementation and ongoing improvement of CLHA education standards policies evaluation frameworks and review tools. Ensure program review processes remain consistent effective and responsive to emerging education and regulatory issues. Build collaborative relationships with education providers government and health system partners and HCA educators. Provide subject matter expertise to advisory committees and leadership to inform policy program and strategic decision-making.
• Departmental Operations and Leadership Support: Support the Director Education with annual planning recruitment and assigned projects. Establish criteria measures and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of program review activities. Provide orientation to review team and contribute to cross-departmental initiatives that advance CLHA goals and mandate.

Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will have experience in instruction of HCA programs curriculum development and program review expertise. They will demonstrate strong organizational time-management and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced regulatory environment. They bring sound analytical thinking professional judgment attention to detail and a high level of professionalism confidentiality and ethical practice.

This role requires effective leadership and relationship-building skills including the ability to engage stakeholders mentor others collaborate across teams and contribute to strategic system-level outcomes. Strong communication facilitation and technology skillscombined with knowledge of HCA education healthcare trends and relevant legislationare essential for success.

Experience

• University degree in adult education nursing public administration or business administration is required; a diploma and relevant experience may be considered.
• Current professional nursing practice permit with no restrictions would be an asset.
• Minimum of five years experience in nursing or a related position preferably within a regulatory and/or post-secondary environment.
• Experience with accreditation or education program review processes considered an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation regulations and policies impacting the HCA profession.

Other Qualifications

• Must speak read and write English fluently.
• Ability to travel provincially and nationally.
• Satisfactory professional and criminal reference checks.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Further Information

For further information on this opportunity please contact Human Resources at

Applications accepted by March 25 2026 will be included in the initial review. This posting may close once suitable candidates are selected.

The CLHA is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Note: If you are selected to proceed through the recruitment process you will be contacted by email from a CLHA email address. Please ensure you regularly monitor your inbox including your junk or spam folders to avoid missing important communications regarding your application.

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