Job Information
Job Requisition ID: 77207
Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary (1 Year)
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: August 10, 2026
Classification: Program Services 4
Salary: $3,148.20 to $4,126.82 bi-weekly ($81,884.68 - $107,338.58/year)
The Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) leads housing, assisted living and continuing care, seniors, income, employment and homelessness supports, disability services, and other social-based programs. For more information about ALSS, visit our website:
Employment and Financial Services (EFS) Division is responsible for policy development and delivery of employment and income services including contracted employment services, career resources, and the Income Support (IS) and Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH) programs.
Reporting to the Program Integrity Manager of the ISIU and working in collaboration with the ISIU Management Team, the Team Lead manages and participates in the Program Integrity related work of the unit.
The Team Lead is responsible for the direct supervision of operational support completing overpayments and administrative members, coordinating the work of members and utilizing good supervisory practices to develop and maintain an effective, focused and professional team. The position represents the ISIU at overpayment appeals.
The position provides leadership for implementation of business unit goals and strategies and leads change by translating broad organizational strategy into meaningful functional actions and information for members of the investigation team.
This role provides the opportunity to consult, collaborate, and build relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally. This will improve the exchange on information on trends and process improvements. Due to the nature of the work, interactions with program clients can be challenging and at times adversarial, therefore well-developed skills in communication, problem solving, and professional conduct are very important for success in the role.
As a Team Lead, you will be playing a significant role in establishing and maintaining a work environment that is conductive to employee satisfaction and productivity. The ability to de-escalate confrontational situations will be a key attribute of the role.
To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess the following:
- Decision making ability based on sound judgment and fairness.
- A high degree of professionalism and initiative.
- Ability to work independently.
- Excellent organizational skills to balance multiple tasks and prioritize.
- Good writing and summarizing skills, including accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Effective listening skills and the ability to provide appropriate verbal and written communications.
- Be adaptable to change and have a high degree of problem-solving skills and solid judgment to identify appropriate solutions.
- Effective case management and time management skills are essential to the position.
- Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products, Information technology systems/programs, and records management.
The Job Description is provided for Further details on this position.
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
As a Team Lead – Operational Support (Overpayments), in addition to your education and experience, you will demonstrate well-honed competencies in the following areas:
- Agility - Demonstrated ability to manage and adapt to change. Ability to manage human, financial, and physical resources within an operating environment.
- Drive for Results - Leadership skills, including demonstrated ability and comfort with decision making responsibilities, coaching and teaching, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others.
- Develop Self and Others - Proven ability to foster partnerships and to achieve organizational goals within an organization.
- Build Collaborative Environments - Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop Networks - Ability to foster a climate of cooperation amongst, and build solid relationships with public agencies, government, committees and other partners.
- Systems Thinking - Effective leadership abilities combined with a strong commitment to operating within a team environment and the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve common goals.
- Creative Problem Solving - Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
University graduation in a related field plus 4 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
- 1 year of education for 1 year of experience.
- 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Assets:
- Income Support and/or AISH Program Experience.
Knowledge of the following legislation:
- Income Employment Supports Act and Regulations (IS)
- Assured Income for the Severely Handicap and Regulations (AISH)
- Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
- Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
- Emergency Management Act
A cover letter must accompany your application.
This is a temporary full-time position, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The position is based in Edmonton or Calgary.
The final candidate will be required to undergo a security screening.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and live in Alberta.
Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:
- Working for the Alberta Public Service -
- Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) -
- Alberta Public Service Benefit Information -
- Professional learning and development -
- Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool –
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
Candidates are required to apply online. Please see Job Application Resources for more information.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.
It is also recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Baiju Jacob at [email protected]
