Regional Licensing Officer Job Edmonton area,Wetaskiwin Alberta Canada,Government

Location: Wetaskiwin

Role 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 Residential Facilities Licensing Officer will monitor and license residential facilities in accordance with the Child Youth and Family Enhancement Act 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 Albertan's.

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 Minister's Action Requests and Regional requests for information/support.