Practical Experience Specialist

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Chartered Professional Accountants of AB Full time

**Organization Overview**:
CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s approximately 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta’s CPA’s are among the more than 200,000 Canadian CPAs who provide financial and management expertise across the country and around the world, at every level and in every sector. CPA Alberta’s legislated mandate is to protect the interest of the public, protect the integrity of the profession, promote and increase the competence of Alberta CPAs, and regulate the conduct of Alberta CPAs.

CPA Alberta has offices in Edmonton and Calgary and provides hybrid Telecommuting opportunities (working from home a maximum of 3 days a week).

CPA Alberta is proud of its recent achievement in being named one of **Alberta’s Top 75 Employers for 2023**.

**The Role**:

- Are you familiar with the CPA Practical Experience Requirements and Pre-approved Programs and looking for an opportunity to utilize your knowledge and CPA designation in a different way? _Keep reading as this position may be just what you’re looking for_

**Please note this is a part-time 12-month contract position (24 hours a week).**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage relationships with the National Firms and other stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate and consistent support on matters related to Practical Experience Requirements.
- Assist the manager in monitoring Pre-approved Program Route (PPR) growth initiatives and work on strategies to ensure goals are met.
- Monitor established PPRs for compliance to the Practical Experience Requirements.
- Assist the Manager in monitoring timelines and in developing strategies that ensure timelines continue to be met.
- Attend national meetings and work with national colleagues to ensure consistent practices.
- Assist departmental leadership with departmental goals, business plans, and performance measurement, as required.
- Provide assistance to the Practice Experience coordinators as required by the Manager.

**Requirements**:

- Must be a Chartered Professional Accountant in good standing with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline.
- 2-3 years of post designation experience in either public practice or private industry.
- Familiarity with the CPA Practical Experience and Pre-approved Programs a benefit.
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute projects according to established business plans.
- Ability to work in a fluid, changing environment.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation skills.
- Works well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.

**Competencies**:

- Values & Ethics
- Teamwork & Adaptability
- Organizational Awareness
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Judgement
- Planning & Organizing
- Results Management

**Working Conditions**:

- Fast paced work environment.

**Location**:Edmonton or Calgary

**COVID-19 Vaccination Policy**

**Equal Employment Opportunity Statement**

Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

CPA Alberta thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Licenses & Certifications**: Required
- CPA designation



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