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

• 4 to 6 meetings per year.
• 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.

• Learn about Regional Advisory Council roles and responsibilities.
• Read the Member handbook.
• Read the Terms of Reference
• Find your local advisory council on the map.

• Send an email to [email protected], provide your resume and contact information.
• Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.
• Successful applicants will be appointed to one of the councils in their region.
• Successful applicants for the Indigenous Advisory Council may also be appointed to a Regional Advisory Council based on the region.
• The names and biographies of council members and chairs are published on the council’s website.