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Come work with us!

Are you a CPA with an interest in using your designation to help protect the public? If so, keep reading!

The Manager, Practical Experience is responsible for the overall direction and management of the CPA Practical Experience Requirements program. With changes coming to the CPA Professional Program, this role will be focused over the next three years on transitioning to the new program. This position is also responsible for the overall planning, implementation, and tracking of projects and operations that support the processes for Practical Experience Requirements. This role reports to the Associate Director, Practical Experience.

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

- CPA designation along with at least 4 years of post-designation experience.
- Two years of people management or supervisory experience.
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and execute projects according to established business plans.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to explain and demonstrate technical knowledge and application in a practical manner.
- Work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
- Familiarity with the CPA Practical Experience Requirements and Preapproved Program Route programs is an asset.

What you will be doing

- Assist in the management of the Practical Experience department by overseeing the work and performance of staff,



and creating departmental goals, plans and performance measurements.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent messages are delivered on matters related to Practical Experience Requirements.
- Meet with employers to educate and support them in the transition to the current CPA program.
- Evaluate existing Pre-Approved Programs (PPRs) against the new program requirements and providing support through the transition.
- Communicate transition evaluations and requirements to both candidates and employers.
- Review the work of Practical Experience Specialists and assist with more complicated situations.
- Assist the Associate Director and Director in developing departmental policies and processes that support the new program requirements.
- Oversee the review process of pre-approved programs, ensuring that deficiencies in training programs are escalated.
- Evaluate candidates’ international experience and collaborate with the CPAWSB as appropriate on international applicant initiatives.
- Develop resources and training materials for staff, mentors, employers and candidates on the new program requirements.

Why CPA Alberta

CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s more than 30,000 Chartered Skilled 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
- Results Management
- Risk Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Team Leadership

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

- 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.

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📌 Manager, Practical Experience (North Central Edmonton)
🏢 Chartered Professional Accountants of
📍 North Central Edmonton