Regulatory Advisor

Regulatory Advisor

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Posting Date: Oct 20, 2026

Location

Edmonton, AB

Company

Government of Alberta

Job Information

Job Title: Regulatory Advisor

Job Requisition ID: 81724

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: Open until till suitable candidate found

Classification: Program services 4

Salary: $3,148.2 to $ 4,126.82 bi-weekly ($82,168.00 – 107,710.00/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx

Ministry of Education and Childcare

Through safe and caring 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 is responsible for: developing and evaluating curriculum; teacher development and certification; supporting students with diverse learning needs; funding and supporting school boards; First Nations, Métis and Inuit and Francophone education; and overseeing basic education policy and regulations.

Alberta Teaching Profession Commission (ATPC)

Are you passionate about regulatory oversight and meaningful engagement with Alberta’s education sector? Do you thrive in an environment where your analytical skills, legislative expertise, and strategic thinking guide recommendations on complex regulatory matters. If so, this position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your expertise in statutory obligations, compliance and decision-making.

The Alberta Teaching Profession Commission is looking for an experienced and motivated senior-level professional with expertise in analyzing and defining complex and diverse problems and developing appropriate recommendations for action. The successful candidate will demonstrate progressive professional experience, exceptional communication skills, intellectual curiosity and sound professional discretion. They will be driven to contribute as part of a team dedicated to delivering credible, consistent outcomes and strive for continuous improvement

As a Teaching Profession Regulatory Advisor, you will play a key role in helping to shape and develop best practices pertained to regulated professions and in upholding the standards of the teaching profession in Alberta.

The Education Act (the Act) provides the statutory authority for the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission and the appointment of an arm's length Commissioner to oversee teacher and teacher leader conduct and competency complaints for the profession. This process applies to all teacher and teacher leaders under the Act.

The Alberta Teaching Profession Commission oversees a new model, which came into force on January 1, 2023, for teacher and teacher leader disciplinary matters, which brought Alberta in line with best practices used in comparable provinces and other regulated professions. The Alberta Teaching Profession Commission protects students and enhances accountability and transparency for disciplinary matters as a regulated profession.

For more information on the Ministry of Education and Childcare, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/education.aspx

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Professional Assurance, this position analyzes complaints of alleged unprofessional conduct and professional incompetence against Alberta certificated teachers and teacher leaders in accordance with the Education Act , the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers and Teacher Leaders, and through the application and interpretation of legislation, regulations, standards, practices and processes.

The position prepares recommendations for the Commissioner on the appropriate course of action regarding complaints in accordance with legislation, administrative fairness, established procedures and precedence. The position is responsible for conducting preliminary inquiries based on the complaint and assessing information provided during preliminary inquiries. The incumbent will be involved in analyzing completed investigation reports to inform clear, transparent and reasonable recommendations, drafting decisions for consideration by the Commissioner and preparing consent resolution agreements.

The incumbent will contribute to other projects and initiatives and will be expected to manage multiple, complex issues while delivering results.

As a Teaching Profession Regulatory Advisor, the incumbent is required to demonstrate a high degree of discretion, neutrality and confidentiality. The incumbent is required to manage a large caseload, navigate complex and nuanced issues, and work within strict guidelines and timelines. The Teaching Profession Regulatory Advisor has a high degree of autonomy in managing their day-to-day activities, but will receive ongoing feedback and review to ensure legislative, legal and procedural compliance of their work.

The Commissioner for the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission is the decision maker on all files and the Commission acts a neutral party representing neither the complainant nor teacher or teacher leader in the complaint process.

Role Cont'd

Key responsibilities include

Complaint Assessment and Preliminary Analysis to Support Regulatory Decision-Making

Analyze complaints of alleged unprofessional conduct and/or professional incompetence of Alberta certificated teachers and teacher leaders.

Conduct preliminary inquiries into complaints referred to the Commission, including drafting allegation statements, verifying information and gathering additional information relevant to the decision-making process, which may include conducting interviews with complainants and teachers or teacher leaders and assessing the relevance of information provided during preliminary inquiries.

Assess completed investigation, mediation and dispute resolution reports related to alleged teacher and teacher leader unprofessional conduct and/or professional incompetence.

Technical Advice and Regulatory Recommendations

Provide technical advice and prepare draft decisions for consideration for the Manager, Director, Executive Director and the Commissioner within operational and legislative timelines based on relevant legislation, policy, standards, processes and protocols.

Ensure recommendations meet all legislative and procedural requirements in alignment with case law and precedent.

Deliver technical advice related to complaints and the Commissioner’s decision making process, demonstrated through advanced writing skills and a consistent, precedent based approach.

Regularly measure and communicate progress, risks and provide practical solutions to deliver high-quality deliverables.

Strategic Contribution to Regulatory Excellence

As a member of the Professional Assurance team, positively contribute to the Alberta Teaching Profession Commission's success by promoting, developing and implementing best practices and strategies to effectively support teacher and teacher leader conduct and competency in Alberta's education system.

Under the direction of the Manager, Director, Executive Director, the Commissioner and/or legal counsel, attend appeal hearings of alleged unprofessional conduct and/or professional incompetence involving teachers and teacher leaders.

Prepare briefings and recommendations to support executive decision making and operationalization of policy.

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