kandidatu Canada

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1 Check who can apply You are here

The competition is open, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Indigenous candidates are encouraged to apply. Out-of-province applicants can get the required checks from the province where they live.

Open to the public

Education: Related diploma (such as Child and Youth Care, Sociology or Psychology) plus 4 years of related experience, or a related degree plus 2 years of related experience. A Child and Youth Care degree or diploma is an asset.

Experience: Progressively responsible related experience. Assets include campus-based care, youth homes, crisis intervention, trauma-informed practice and work with Indigenous populations.

What they ask for:

  • Related diploma plus 4 years related experience, or related degree plus 2 years
  • Sound knowledge of therapeutic modalities for clients
  • In-depth knowledge of CAC Standards, outcome evaluations and best practices
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making and communication skills
  • Valid Class 5 driver's licence
2 Resume and cover letter

Tailor your resume to this posting: use its words and show each requirement with a concrete example. In Canada, leave out your photo, age and marital status. Add a short cover letter if the posting asks for one or accepts it.

3 Apply on the official site

No closing date given: the posting can close at any time, do not wait.

Apply online through the official Alberta Public Service posting. Include a resume with months and years for all education and work experience, and show how you meet the requirements and competencies.

See the posting and apply ↗
4 Interview, tests and references

If you are shortlisted, they contact you, often by email. Interviews can be in person or by video, and some jobs also have a written or practical test. Have two or three references ready: former supervisors who know your work.

Good to know:

  • Final candidates must pass a virtual multi-panel interview, a criminal record check with vulnerable sector, and an intervention record check
  • Final candidates must provide a current 5-year commercial driver abstract
  • The competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same or lower level across the Government of Alberta
  • Candidates pay their own document costs and interview travel expenses

Kandidatu is an independent website: only the official posting counts. Read it before you apply.