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Recruitment for the advisory councils has closed. We continue to process applications.
Overview
As part of the government’s work to refocus the province’s health care system, we are creating 14 Regional Advisory Councils and an Indigenous Advisory Council to bring forward local priorities and give input on ways to improve the health care system.
These groups will bring together the perspectives of families, patients, health care workers and community leaders and help focus Alberta’s health care system to provide consistent, timely access to care – when and where you need it.
Find your council
Locate your Regional Advisory Council based on the region and community where you live.
How to apply
The recruitment for the advisory councils has closed. We are currently processing applications.
- Applicants who are most suitable for the council member role will be contacted for an interview.
- Following the interview, final applicants may be asked to provide:
- biography
- Conflict of Interest Declaration
- Successful applicants will be appointed to one of the councils in the region where they reside.
- Successful applicants for the Indigenous Advisory Council may also be appointed to a Regional Advisory Council based on the region where they reside.
- Regional Advisory Councils and the Indigenous Advisory Council are expected to be established in the coming weeks.
- The names and biographies of council members and chairs will be published on the Public Agency Secretariat website.
- The application to join the council may reopen to fill future vacancies.
Regional Advisory Councils
Roles and responsibilities
The Regional Advisory Councils will represent their communities’ perspectives and the unique needs of each region. Members will:
- bring local and regional perspectives to advise government and the new primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction provincial health agencies on clinical service planning, capital planning and workforce planning
- provide advice on strategies and approach to engage local communities, as required
- collaborate with community partners to identify local health system issues and explore potential solutions to issues
- identify opportunities for the health system to better support local decision-making
Indigenous Advisory Council
Roles and responsibilities
The Indigenous Advisory Council will have a provincial scope and provide advice on priorities and ways to improve health care for Indigenous Peoples. Members will:
- bring Indigenous perspectives to advise government and the new primary care, acute care, continuing care, and mental health and addiction provincial health agencies on clinical service planning, capital planning and workforce planning
- bring the voice of the community, and amplify local health needs, clinical service access issues, and cultural requirements
- inform practices and protocols associated with culturally appropriate program and service delivery
- explore opportunities to integrate traditional Indigenous practices and teachings
- provide advice on goals and measurable outcomes to ensure the programs and services support Indigenous Peoples to meet health and wellness needs
- identify Indigenous partnerships and service providers to support continuity of care between acute care, primary care, continuing care, mental health and addiction, and community care
Contact
Connect with the Advisory Councils Secretariat:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-644-0878
Email: [email protected]