Employer Relations Officer

CPA Ontario; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Ongoing learning and career growth

Wellness programs

Job summary

A professional accounting association in Toronto is seeking an Employer Relations Officer to evaluate CPA students' experience reports and build employer relationships. The role requires a CPA designation with at least 5 years of experience and a degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include conducting advisement sessions and ensuring compliance with training programs. The organization offers a hybrid work environment, ongoing learning opportunities, and a focus on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-designation experience as a CPA.
• Experience in public accounting, corporate, or government settings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate experience reports submitted by students.
• Conduct advisement sessions with students to clarify requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with employer partners.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant field

CPA designation

Job description

Employer Relations Officer – CPA Student Practical Experience Evaluation

CPA Ontario is seeking an Employer Relations Officer- - CPA Student Practical Experience Evaluation who will be responsible for evaluating all experience reports submitted by students through the profession’s online Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT). The Officer will partner with organizations to set up approved student training programs, support and review existing pre‑approved programs, be responsible for a portfolio of employers training CPA students, and plan and execute projects that may be provincial and/or national in scope.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Review CPA students’ practical experience reports in PERT against standards and providing clear assessment feedback.
• Conduct advisement sessions with students, clarifying requirements and next steps.
• Build and maintain employer relationships to support a positive training experience and resolve issues.
• Establish pre‑approved training programs with employer partners and ensure alignment to standards.
• Monitor existing pre‑approved programs for continued compliance and guide corrective actions as needed.

Who You Are:

• A CPA in good standing with at least 5 years of post‑designation experience, and a degree and/or diploma in a relevant field.
• Experienced at working in public accounting, corporate and/or government environments.
• Proven experience performing assessment work against a rubric/set of requirements.
• Experienced at developing assessment rubric and/or task statements.
• A clear and confident communicator with the ability to build relationships, present effectively, and resolve sensitive issues collaboratively.
• A highly organized and adaptable professional with proven ability to manage multiple priorities and understand how experience data should be captured in the Practical Experience Reporting Tool (PERT).
• Aware of the CPA practical experience standards, policies, practices, competency development and demonstration.
• Attentive to detail with demonstrated use of critical thinking and sound judgment in decision‑making.
• Able to work independently while thriving in collaborative, cross‑functional teams.
• Skilled in interpreting regulatory frameworks and translating policy into operational and compliance tools.
• Familiar with CPA program structures or other professional credentialing systems, which is considered a strong asset. Knowledge of the CPA Competency Map 2.0 is also considered an asset.
• Able to demonstrate success in designing and implementing certification, training, or academic programs in regulated settings is considered an asset.

What We Offer:

• Fast‑paced and collaborative environment. Collaboration, innovation and passionate professionals are at our core. We relentlessly pursue what’s next to unlock the full potential of you and us together.
• Hybrid work environment. As part of our hybrid work culture, we include a portion of remote work within an overall approach that places a high value on in‑office teamwork and collaboration.
• Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.
• Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.
• Focus on your well‑being. With industry‑leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well‑being.

Who We Are:

We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our 100,000 members and 21,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit: cpaontario.ca

Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability‑related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Human Resources; Industry: Accounting

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Salary: CA$90,000.00

We Appreciate Your Interest In CPA Ontario And This Position

At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high‑performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our recruitment team will contact you. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.