Job Information
Job Title: Occupational Mental Health Specialist
Job Requisition ID: 80112
Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: March 17, 2026
Classification: Safety and Compliance 7 (049STA)
Salary: $3,759.52 to $4,737.81 bi-weekly ($98,123 -$123,656 /year)
Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration
Each day in Alberta, more than two million people go to work and fuel Alberta’s economic engine. The Ministry of Jobs, Economy Trade and Immigration supports regional and provincial economic development, promotes international trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy workplaces.
For more information on the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-trade-and-immigration.
The Ministry of Jobs Economy, Trade and Immigration is looking for one (1) Occupational Mental Health Specialist within the OHS Program Delivery Branch.
This position reports directly to the Manager of the Specialized Professional Services (SPS) Unit and works as a technical expert within a multidisciplinary team. The Specialist collaborates closely with SPS colleagues and staff across the OHS Delivery Branch to advance effective, consistent, and evidence informed OHS practices.
The Mental Health Specialist serves as a provincial subject matter expert in psychological health as it relates to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation, and Code. This role provides expert guidance to support projects, issues management, publications, client inquiries, and front-line compliance and enforcement activities.
The Specialist applies advanced mental health expertise to interpret OHS legislation; anticipate, identify, and assess psychological hazards; and recommends effective control measures across all provincially regulated workplaces. The position also supports OHS investigations by identifying where psychological factors may have contributed to workplace incidents. The incumbent provides professional mental health advice and technical analysis to the Ministry and key stakeholders on a broad range of psychological hazards and emerging OHS issues.
The Specialist will develop and implement a psychological wellness program for the Branch, identifying and recommending solutions to manage psychological hazards faced by OHS officers, investigators, and support staff. This role also includes creating training aligned with best practices for psychological hazard control and supporting the coordination of the peer support program.
If this opportunity interests you, please do not hesitate to apply!
Please click on this link to view the job description for 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.
This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
Systems Thinking: Understanding of organizational theory related to relationship dynamics in the workplace in order to anticipate and respond to developments and issues sensitively and effectively.
Build Collaborative Environments: Remain apprised of trends, developments and advances in workplace harassment and violence and related subjects, and consults with professionals inside the ministry and externally to remain current.
Develop Network: Persuasiveness to obtain the trust of complainants and employers, co-workers and others involved in workplace harassment and violence issues.
Creative Problem Solving: Analytical, logic and problem-solving skills to design and execute valid research into policy and program content and develop policy and program content; and conduct sensitive assessments in the field and ensure their validity.
Master’s degree in a related field plus 6 years progressively responsible related experience; or equivalent as described below. You must be a Psychologist in Alberta or a registered social worker in good standing with their respective College in Alberta.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
Preference will be given to candidates with the following assets:
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.
This is a full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It’s important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role’s qualifications and needs.
Resumes must include precise employment dates (month and year) to assist in assessing attention to detail skills.
The final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo an academic check, references, may need to provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.
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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 for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, 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 recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).
It is 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. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Jenny Luong at Jenny.Luong@gov.ab.ca
Join us in shaping Alberta's future. As the Government of Alberta, we are committed to creating a stronger province for generations to come. The Alberta Public Service works to deliver a vast array of programs and services to meet the needs of Albertans.
With a diverse range of rewarding employment opportunities, we foster an environment that promotes continuous learning and career growth. As one of the largest employers in Alberta, our team is driven by values of respect, accountability, integrity, and excellence. Together, we share a common vision of building a stronger province, making a positive and lasting difference in the lives of Albertans.