Coordinator, CPA Assist (Temporary 18-month contract)

Chartered-Professional-Accountants-of-Albert; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CPA Alberta is seeking a Coordinator for CPA Assist to manage in-person and virtual events, including webinars, with responsibility for coordinating speakers and processes. The role reports to the Director of CPA Assist and supports marketing and wellness initiatives.

The 18-month maternity leave contract requires strong project management, Canva design skills, and excellent communication. Hybrid work from Edmonton or Calgary is offered.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of directly related experience; combination of education and experience considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in Canva for creating and editing materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate CPA Assist’s in-person and virtual events, including webinars, moderating rehearsals and live presentations.
• Research potential speakers, coordinate contracts, scheduling and deliverables with presenters.
• Analyze event success and provide reports to the CPA Assist Director.

Skills

MS Office

Canva

Event hosting

Communication

Time management

Independent work

Problem solving

Website editing

Presenter/hosting skills

Team coordination

Education

Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

LinkedIn content management

Job description

Coordinator, CPA Assist (Temporary 18-month contract)

Job Category: Administration/Program Coordination

Do you have a passion for mental health and wellness and have experience hosting in-person and virtual events? If so, keep reading!

Reporting to the Director of CPA Assist, the Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the CPA Assist Program, including the various in-person and online wellness initiatives and services that support the CPA Assist’s mission, strategic priorities, and operational plan. For more information on CPA Assist, visit www.cpa-assist.ca .

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

Further information on the benefits of working with CPA Alberta can be found on our website here .

Please note this is an 18-month contract position to cover a maternity leave.

What you bring

• A post-secondary Degree or Diploma in a relevant discipline or

3 to 5 years of directly related experience

(a combination of education and experience will be considered.)

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic website editing skills.
• Proficiency in Canva for creating and editing professional digital and print materials
• Passion for continued learning in the mental health and wellness
• Possession of a strong work ethic, self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, along with proficiency in business writing.
• Strong presentation skills and comfortable hosting online events and managing online event platforms (Microsoft Teams/Zoom).
• Ability to use initiative and solve problems in a professional manner.

What you will be doing

• Ensure timely and successful execution of CPA Assist’s in-person and virtual events, virtual conference, and webinars, including moderating and hosting webinar rehearsals and live presentations.
• Research potential speakers or presenters, establish and maintain speaker relationships, and coordinate contracts, scheduling, and deliverables with presenters.
• Analyze event success and provide reports to the CPA Assist Director.
• Work in collaboration with the marketing team to provide marketing and promotional support of events, materials, and health and wellness initiatives, including assisting with social media campaigns, email marketing, article writing, and website updates; including the CPA Assist LinkedIn page through content development, post scheduling, engagement monitoring, and routine page administration.
• Act as department point of contact and respond to internal and external inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
• Serve, as necessary, as contact and liaison with other CPA Alberta departments or program stakeholders, including CPA Saskatchewan and CPA Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
• Build relationships and engage with members, key stakeholders, and departments in meaningful ways to increase awareness of the CPA Assist Program.
• Support CPA Assist research projects, surveys, and data analytics which provide insight and foresight for program delivery.
• Keep current on trends, best practices, resources, and guidelines regarding mental health and wellness issues, including attending continued learning/partner events, and advise appropriate department members accordingly.
• Support, and in some cases, lead the growth and development of operational processes for wellness solutions for the CPA Assist Program to support the needs of the membership in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
• Organize and implement administrative systems and procedures that are critical for supporting the CPA Assist Program’s day-to-day activities.
• Provide additional support to the CPA Assist Committee and for Committee/Board meetings, as required.
• Manage sponsorship requirements for CPA Assist initiatives.

Why CPA Alberta

CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s more than 32,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta’s CPAs are among the more than 220,000 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.

We’d love to hear from you

If you have competency in:

• Values & Ethics
• Organizational Awareness
• Communication
• Planning and organizing

Working Specifications

• Fast-paced work environment.
• Some travel may be required.
• Occasional work outside of regular working hours may be required.
• This position can be in either Calgary or Edmonton.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

In its commitment to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce, CPA Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage members of equity groups (women, Black, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+); and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of the organization to apply.

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