Job Details

Description Come work with us! Do you enjoy keeping things organized, learning new tasks, and pitching in wherever needed? If you’re detail-oriented, love variety in your day, and thrive in a team environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Coordinator, Secretariat plays a role in ensuring the smooth and effective operations of the Regulatory Department. This position provides administrative, logistical, and communication support, with a primary focus on processes related to Registration appeals and general assistance to the Office of the Registrar.

This position reports to the Associate Director, Secretariat.

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.

What You Bring

• Minimum two years’ administrative experience in a professional environment.
• Post-secondary education would be an asset.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to use sound judgement to identify and resolve problems as they arise.
• Results driven with the ability to manage tasks effectively in an environment of competing priorities.
• Knowledge of SharePoint and PowerPoint is an asset.
• Previous experience with database maintenance would be an asset.

What You Will Be Doing

• Monitor and track the status of Registration Appeals, ensuring timely follow-up and maintaining accurate records and correspondence.
• Compile and organize supporting documentation for appeal records, including educational information and practical experience details.
• Provide cross-functional administrative support to teams within the Office of the Registrar during peak periods or staff absences, including assisting with continuing professional development reporting, firm renewals, and compliance audits.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings (virtual and in-person), including logistical arrangements and travel planning as required.
• Assist in maintaining and updating organizational policies and procedures relevant to the Regulatory departments.
• Track content and deadlines for the Regulatory newsletter.
• Support document retention efforts in collaboration with the Associate Director, Secretariat.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate Director, Secretariat.
• Provide administrative support and vacation coverage for the Regulatory team.
• Assist with office reception coverage as required.

Why CPA Alberta CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s more than 30,000 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
• Teamwork & Adaptability
• Organizational Awareness
• Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Service Orientation

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification shown, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Working Specifications

• 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.