Public Guardian Representative

Government of Alberta; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Alberta is hiring a Public Guardian Representative for Grande Prairie. The role involves making decisions for represented adults and managing a caseload within a collaborative team.

You will coordinate with physicians, health professionals, and families, ensuring input from clients and applying person-centered planning amidst flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Related university degree with a minimum of two years directly related experience working with represented adults.
• Experience in frontline case management and collaboration with service providers.
• Knowledge of guardianship/trusteeship processes and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Make quality decisions for represented adults and provide case management services for assigned caseload.
• Coordinate and participate in case conferences; engage clients and families in planning.
• Negotiate community services for clients with complex needs and advocate on their behalf.

Skills

Collaboration

Negotiation

Oral communication

Written communication

Interviewing skills

Assessment skills

Problem solving

Mediation

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Research skills

Advocacy

Education

University degree

Master of Social Work

Diploma

Certificate

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Public Guardian Representative

Job Requisition ID: 86314

Ministry: Assisted Living and Social Services

Location: Grande Prairie

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary/Wage: Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: September 8, 2026

Classification: Human Services Worker 5

Salary: $2,872.21 to $3,712.88 bi-weekly ($74,964 - $96,906/year)

The Alberta Public Service works to build a stronger province for current and future generations. We make a difference in the lives of Albertans through rewarding and diverse career opportunities.

Assisted Living and Social Services (ALSS) provides supports for seniors, families, and communities, and helps Albertans access disability services, continuing care, financial supports, affordable housing, services for the homeless, and other social-based programs. The Ministry supports Albertans through a person-centered, integrated service delivery model that recognizes the unique circumstances, experiences and strengths of individuals and families. For more information on the ALSS Ministry, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/assisted-living-and-social-services .

The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) provides essential support for individuals that are not able to make personal or financial decisions. It offers guardianship and trusteeship services, administers estates, and manages benefits. OPGT also oversees capacity assessments, investigates complaints regarding decision-makers, and provides guidance on advance planning and personal directives. For more information on OPGT, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/opgt-supports .

Role Responsibilities

Are you looking for a role where you can actively make a difference in the lives of vulnerable Albertans? Do you thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment? The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee is currently seeking a Public Guardian Representative for our Grande Prairie location. Our dynamic team of professionals are committed to making quality decisions on behalf of represented adults and providing case management services for an assigned caseload.

As a Public Guardian Representative, You Must

• Work well within a team.
• Be skilled at coordinating and participating in case conferences in order to engage clients, keep families and other stakeholders informed, and create opportunities which allow clients to have meaningful input into their plans.
• Posess a demonstrated ability to manage a diverse caseload with in-depth case management practices.
• Be well-versed in negotiating case management plans; reviewing and determining suitable community services to assist clients with complex needs.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule - occasional public presentations/meetings in the evening and on weekends.
• Be willing to participate in an on-call/after-hours rotation (approximately one week per year).

As The Successful Candidate, You Will Possess

• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Effective oral and writing skills - communication with physicians and allied health professionals is a daily part of this role.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills.
• Outstanding problem-solving, mediation and conflict resolutions skills.
• Confident public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong research and advocacy skills.

APS Competencies

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.

To be successful in the role, you will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Build Collaborative Environments to manage relationships in order to work towards a common goal.
• Agility to quickly adapt to changing priorities and to respond with effective decisions.
• Creative Problem Solving to be proactive in identifying solutions and focusing on continuous improvement.
• Systems Thinking to recognize the broader impact of your work and to be able to understand broader goals.
• Develop Networks to proactively build networks, connect and build trust in relationships with different stakeholders

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Related university degree with a minimum of two (2) years directly related experience working with represented adults.

Equivalencies

• Master of Social Work, no experience required.
• Related diploma and 3 years related experience.
• Certificate and 4 years related experience.

Assets

Experience in the following areas:

• Working in a front-line case management role (e.g., Healthcare, PDD, CSS, AISH).
• Interacting with community service providers, health providers, and government agencies.
• Working with vulnerable adults such as persons with dementia, severe and persistent psychiatric disorders, developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injury.
• Providing service delivery in accordance with legislation, associated regulations, and policies. (Adult Guardianship and Trusteeship Act, Personal Directives Act and Mental Health Act).
• Working with court procedures.

Notes

Hours of work: 36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

Final candidates will be required to undergo security screening.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links And Information On What We Have To Offer

• 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.

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 [e-mail] .