Governance & Regulatory Programs Coordinator

The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) is a regulatory college under the Health Professions Act (HPA). Our vision is excellence in nursing regulation for the health of all Albertans. Our objective is people-first, and we are committed to attracting the best people, engaging, and developing a workforce that embodies our values of integrity, respect, accountability and professionalism. The CRNA is committed to meeting and exceeding its legislative responsibilities by using a Right-touch relational regulatory approach. 

Governance & Regulatory Programs Coordinator

At the CRNA, we are dedicated to ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of governance and regulatory programs. As part of our commitment to regulatory excellence, we are seeking a Governance & Regulatory Programs Coordinator to support the efficient operation of regulatory committees, Council activities and governance education initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Governance, Regulation & Standards, this role will act as a central point of coordination for governance and regulatory programs, ensuring smooth committee operations, supporting recruitment and onboarding of committee and Council members, and managing educational modules.

This position will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to uphold best practices in governance and regulatory oversight.

Primary Responsibilities

Governance and Committee Operations

• Organize and facilitate governance and regulatory committee meetings, ensuring materials, schedules and minutes align with organizational standards. 
• Act as a liaison between committees and internal departments, streamlining communication and decision making.
• Provide technical and administrative support during meetings (e.g., virtual meeting platforms, presentations).

Recruitment, Onboarding and Professional Development

• Develop and administer competency assessment tools to evaluate Council and committee members.
• Manage recruitment processes, including interview scheduling, documentation and external consultant coordination.
• Develop and maintain onboarding and briefing materials for new Council and committee members.
• Identify and coordinate training and professional development opportunities for committee members.

Educational Modules and Policy Development

• Maintain and track education module content, ensuring version control and accessibility.
• Lead the development and revision of education modules in collaboration with subject matter experts.
• Ensure governance policy manuals are up to date and in compliance with review schedules.

Team Coordination and Administrative Oversight

• Manage and track budgets, expenses and reconciliations for governance and regulatory programs.
• Maintain governance and regulatory documentation in accordance with best practices.
• Provide administrative support for regulatory and standards consultants.

What You Possess

Education

Completion of a post-secondary program (minimum two years) in public administration, business or a related field.

Experience 

5-7 years of experience in governance, regulatory coordination or related administrative role. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Skills & Competencies

• Governance & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of governance principles, regulatory frameworks and committee operations.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines and coordinate complex schedules.
• Effective Communication & Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage with internal and external partners.
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with virtual meeting platforms, document management systems and MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Problem Solving & Adaptability: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, resolve scheduling conflicts and manage competing priorities.
• Budget & Financial Tracking: Experience managing financial resources, reconciliations and vendor invoices.

What We Offer

• An ongoing full-time employment opportunity.
• Competitive salary with a comprehensive health and dental benefits package, including resources to support mental health and financial wellness.
• Annual Health Spending Account (HSA) and Wellness Spending Account (WSA) to support ongoing learning, health, wellness and family services.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Flexible, hybrid work environment with a 7.25-hour workday, Monday through Friday.
• 12 general holidays, plus an annual holiday break in December.
• Earned vacation days at a monthly rate that equates to 15 days per year to start.