Careers

All OCYA staff contribute to the office’s advocacy work. All staff also have primary responsibilities for certain functions in the office. Some examples of these roles and primary responsibilities include:

• Public Education Specialists – provide public education to young people and other stakeholders
• Indigenous Engagement Consultants – work with indigenous individuals and communities on issues affecting young people who are receiving government services
• Investigators – identify systemic issues arising from serious injury or death of a child receiving services, or in care or custody
• Advocates – provide individual advocacy services to young people who are receiving government services
• Administrative Support – provide various administrative functions that support the operation of the OCYA

Current Vacancies

We dont currently have any open competitions. Please check back again in the future.

Practicum Opportunities

The OCYA supports post-secondary students through a practicum process. Please contact Arlene Eaton-Erickson for further information on practicum opportunities: arlene.eaton-erickson@ocya.alberta.ca

Due to the specialized nature of services offered by the OCYA, the prospective practicum student must be completing their bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Please note, we are no longer accepting practicum applications for the 2021-2022 academic school year.