Join a Regional Advisory Council – Health

All council members must be 18 years or older and Alberta residents.

Members must:

• be able to engage with their community
• understand the needs of their region
• prepare for, attend, and participate in council meetings
• be willing to consider diverse perspectives
• provide advice to the health ministries on issues affecting their community

Members should:

• have experience volunteering or working in their community
• demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of Alberta’s health care system
• have strong communication skills
• be able to cultivate respectful relationships and demonstrate integrity, impartiality, collaboration, and inclusivity  
• have respect for the beliefs and traditions of others
• discourage behaviours or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical towards others

• Minimum of 4 meetings per year. The frequency of meetings is at the discretion of each council.
• A mix of virtual and in-person meetings.
• There may be other commitments outside of council meetings, such as taking part in community engagements and preparing for meetings.

• Members are not paid for time spent on a council.
• Council members may be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses during the course of performing their duties based on the Travel, Meal, and Hospitality Expenses Policy.

Members will be appointed for a term of up to 3 years.