Licenses, professional registrations and practice permits
As a condition of employment, staff in certain professions must maintain active professional registration with an approved Alberta regulatory college according to legislation and Covenant Health requirements.
This applies to regulated health professions under the Alberta Health Professions Act and Health Disciplines Act. Other professions governed by government acts and colleges or regulatory bodies may need to provide additional documentation.
You cannot start working until we have verified your information. If you have questions, contact your manager.
Licenses, registration and practice permits
Once you accept your e-offer, upload a copy of your original license, registration or practice permit. Check your email for instructions on where to upload. Ensure your document is readable with no information missing. If this information is not verified before your first day of work, contact your manager to determine a new start date for you.
Incorrect information or expired permits
Contact your professional regulatory college for a new permit before your start date if your:
- name is spelled incorrectly on your permit
- name has changed due to a life event (marriage or divorce) and is not accurate on your permit
- license/registration/practice permit has expired
We cannot accept a license, registration or practice permit if your name is incorrect or if the permit has expired.
Screenshots
If your professional association does not send paper copies, log into your association member profile and provide a screenshot of your license, registration or practice permit.
The screenshot must include your name, the name of your professional association, your registration status, effective/expiry dates and any conditions, where applicable.
Health Care Aide Directory
If you are a health care aide, a condition of your employment with us is active enrollment in the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory. You must hold one of the following competency statuses:
- certified
- substantially equivalent
- deemed competent
Visit the Alberta Health Care Aide Directory if you have questions about enrolment or your status in the directory.
Upload your documents
Once you accept your e-offer, upload a copy of your original directory competency status. Check your email for instructions on where to upload. Ensure your documents are readable and that no information is missing.
This information must be submitted and verified before your first day of work. Contact your manager to determine if a new start date is required if:
- there is a delay in obtaining and/or submitting your directory competency status
- your status is currently in progress
- you are not eligible for enrolment in the directory
- you are not actively enrolled in the directory