Student Recruitment Officer

Position: Student Recruitment Officer

Reports To: Manager, Student Recruitment

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months), Full Time

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) is seeking a detail oriented, collaborative and results-driven individual for the position of Student Recruitment Officer. We are proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for a seventh consecutive year in 2026. Come join a collaborative network of like-minded professionals and take the first step towards an exciting opportunity.

Job Summary

The Student Recruitment Team at the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia (CPABC) plays a crucial role in building awareness and attracting individuals to pursue the CPA profession. By engaging with potential students through various outreach programs, informational sessions, and partnerships with educational institutions, the team highlights the benefits and opportunities of becoming a CPA. They provide valuable resources and guidance to help prospective students understand the CPA pathway, including the rigorous training and ethical standards upheld by CPABC. Through these efforts, the student recruitment team ensures a steady influx of talented individuals who are prepared to bring superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight, and leadership to organizations, thereby contributing to the profession’s growth and reputation.

The Student Recruitment Officer is responsible for building awareness and interest in accounting careers and the CPA designation, with a focus on an assigned market portfolio and/or region. The role increases visibility of the profession by coordinating events, delivering presentations, fostering relationships with key stakeholders, negotiating sponsorships, and providing career advisory services. Reporting to the Manager, Student Recruitment, the incumbent will specifically focus on assigned market group and region.

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning and Outreach Activities

• Deliver information sessions online and in-person to build awareness and interest in the CPA profession.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement the logistics for recruitment initiatives, including marketing through various channels, liaising with venues, managing registrations, recruiting speakers/employers, hosting events, and collecting feedback through surveys.
• Attend events at assigned schools and other partner organizations, speaking about the CPA program, and offering career advisory support to prospective students and candidates.
• Assist stakeholder groups in promoting their events and finding volunteers or ambassadors to represent CPABC.
• Identify career events and negotiate sponsorship agreements to support CPABC’s participation, enhancing CPA brand awareness among assigned market group and facilitating networking opportunities between employers and prospective students and candidates.
• Actively promote CPABC services and events, including the CareerConnect Program that increase student interests and ultimately enrollment in CPA PREP and PEP programs.
• Support the Senior Student Marketing Specialist in distributing marketing and communication materials, such as newsletters, events announcements, and social media posts to increase awareness and visibility of these initiatives.
• Attend relevant internal and external events to network, build relationships, and promote the CPA profession, with stakeholders, prospective students and candidates.
• Travel within the province of BC and/or Yukon to attend events, deliver presentations, and conduct meetings with stakeholders.
• Oversee an assigned budget, tracking all expenses to ensure activities remain within budget and comply with the organization’s expenditure and reimbursement policies.

Career Advisory Services

• Provide one-on-one career advisory services to help prospective students/candidates, understand the benefits of pursuing the CPA designation and guide them in making informed career decisions.
• Support students in their career decision making and job pursuit, influencing their decision to pursue the accounting education and/or CPA designation after graduation.
• Address prospective students’ inquiries promptly and professionally, providing accurate information and resources about the CPA program and career pathways.
• Ensure ongoing professional development and learning by staying informed on program policies, recruitment trends, and industry & market trends to deliver effective and high-quality career support
• Identify and understand the challenges or barriers to entry that individuals face and provide appropriate advice to help them overcome these obstacles.
• Meet key performance metrics for career advisory appointment