Registration Competence Advisor

About the CLHA

The College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA) is a non-profit regulatory organization. The CLHA exists to protect Alberta healthcare users. Our first responsibility is to the public. We regulate the professions of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Health Care Aides (HCAs), setting and maintaining standards to ensure the public receives safe, competent, and ethical healthcare services. Our focus on and commitment to public protection and regulatory excellence underscores everything we do.

Employment Term

This is a full-time permanent position. The position is eligible for hybrid work with a requirement to work in our Edmonton office on a regular basis. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies.

The Role

Reporting to the Competence Manager, the Registration Competence Advisor is responsible for assessing applicants utilizing a substantial equivalence framework and providing expertise in delivering the Continuing Competence Program. The position also requires consultation with applicants, practitioners, CLHA partners, and committees in relation to the LPN and HCA professions.

Key Responsibilities

• Substantial Equivalence: evaluates LPN and HCA curricula and other supporting documents to determine their suitability for entry to practice and writes decision letters regarding substantial equivalence. Develops and maintains assessment processes and repositories to support efficient and consistent application reviews in collaboration with the Registration Department.


• Continuing Competence Program: supports the development and evaluation of continuing competence programs and audit processes for LPNs and HCAs, ensuring they align with regulations, legislation, and leading practices. This involves assisting registrants and identified partners while staying informed on emerging trends, issues, and research to maintain program effectiveness.


• Registration: supports the renewal and application process in accordance with regulations, legislation, Bylaws, standards of practice, and procedures for LPNs and HCAs. Collaborates and provides support and input on current and future policies affecting the Registration Department.


• Consultation: acts as a subject matter expert to other departments, authors articles, and contributes to the external communications as required.

Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. They demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and confidentiality and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. They are knowledgeable about trends affecting regulated health professions and build strong, effective relationships with internal and external partners.

Equally important are strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to provide clear guidance and deliver responsive support to applicants and registrants. The candidate contributes to education and innovation in registration and continuing competence, shares knowledge openly, and supports a collaborative, high-performing team environment. They also bring expertise in substantial equivalence and understand its impact on HCA and LPN education and practice.

Experience

• University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in healthcare, education, leadership, business, or a related field


• Minimum of five years of relevant experience in a combination of leadership, administration, nursing, healthcare, or education.


• Experience applying legislation, regulations, or standards in decision-making processes is preferred.


• An active practice permit with the CLHA in good standing is required.


• Experience in teaching healthcare curriculum (LPN or HCA preferred) is considered an asset.


• Experience in change management or program development within a regulatory or educational context is an asset.

Other Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.


• Must speak, read, and write English fluently.


• Ability to travel provincially and nationally.


• Satisfactory professional and criminal reference checks.


• Must be eligible to work in Canada.

Further Information

For further information on this opportunity, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until end of business day on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

The CLHA is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Note: If you are selected to proceed through the recruitment process, you will be contacted by email from a CLHA email address. Please ensure you regularly monitor your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, to avoid missing important communications regarding your application.