Consultant

Your Opportunity:

This position has transitioned to Recovery Alberta effective September 1, 2024. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Recovery Alberta.

Description:

It is an exciting time to be part of Recovery Alberta as we advance the Alberta Recovery Model and a recovery-oriented approach to addiction and mental health. Recovery Alberta is seeking a new member to join its innovative team. This position is responsible for varied work of an advanced nature and complexity. Reporting to the interim Executive Director, the successful incumbent will provide subject matter expertise in creating and delivering training events to enhance clinical competency and practice compliance with existing and emerging legislation aimed at ensuring quality care for persons with addiction and mental health needs. This position requires advanced skill in developing academic storyboards and training resources that highlight the most current evidence-informed practice standards for assessing and treating primary addiction and concurrent disorders and a strong understanding of adult learning principles to engage learners and facilitate knowledge transfer. The incumbent will hold specialized clinical knowledge and experience in legislative requirements of the Mental Health Services Protection Act, Mental Health Services Protection Regulation, and the Mental Health Act. Emerging priority work will focus on training resources to ensure compliance with the Compassionate Intervention Act (Bill 53) and the Mental Health Services Protection Amendment Act (formerly Bill 37). This position is provincial in scope. Key stakeholders include operational leaders, clinical supervisors, educators, and various interdisciplinary team members.

• Transition Company: Recovery Alberta
• Classification: Consultant
• Union: Exempt
• Unit and Program: Provincial Mental Health and Addiction
• Primary Location: Southport
• Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
• Negotiable Location: Provincial
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2025
• Date Available: 03-NOV-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $37.82
• Maximum Salary: $64.86
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of health or social sciences and active registration with appropriate Regulatory College/Association, as required. Minimum 5 years clinical experience in comprehensive assessment and treatment of primary addiction and concurrent disorders. Minimum 2 years' experience in creating interactive online training and teaching clinical skill development through various instructional design strategies. Astute knowledge base of compliance requirements of current legislation (e.g. MHSPA/MHSPR, Mental Health Act).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Knowledge of Recovery Alberta programs, policies and procedures. Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint). An extensive knowledge base of evidence-informed clinical guidelines and practice standards in treating primary addiction and concurrent disorders. Excellent critical thinking and communication skills with proven ability to work independently and cohesively as part of a virtual team.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate degree in a relevant field of health or social sciences. Proficiency with e-learning authoring tools (e.g. Articulate Storyline) to design, deploy, and manage online courses. Ability to integrate diverse learning modalities—such as simulations, case studies, and interactive exercises—to create a dynamic and engaging learning experience.