Support Future CPAs. Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten.

Reporting to the Director, Pre-Certification Education, Program and Operations, the Strategic Education Advisor Acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, the role supports program and examination delivery, operational planning, stakeholder engagement, reporting and analytics, budgeting, process improvement, and issue escalation management. Working collaboratively across teams, the Strategic Education Advisor identifies opportunities to enhance the student experience, improve operational effectiveness, and support the successful execution of key educational initiatives. This position is a full-time contract for an estimated 16 months duration, until December 2027.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director by preparing briefing materials, business cases, and recommendations while identifying operational risks and supporting the implementation of the new CPA Professional Program. Investigate and resolve complex student issues, providing recommendations on policy interpretations, accommodations, and exceptional cases.

Lead Data

Analysis and Process Improvement Initiatives

Support operational performance reporting, analyze key business data, and ensure data integrity to support evidence-based decision-making. Partner with stakeholders to improve business processes, systems, workflows, and reporting capabilities,



including supporting Salesforce enhancements and testing activities. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and participate in committees, working groups, and special projects to advance organizational objectives.

A CPA designation and a post-secondary degree or diploma in Commerce, Business, or a related field; an MBA is considered an asset. A minimum of five years of experience in skilled education, ideally within the CPA profession or a similar credentialing, regulatory, or post-secondary environment.

Experience with competency-based education, program delivery, candidate support, learning design, and supporting senior leaders is preferred. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, with experience analyzing data and preparing reports to support decision-making. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;

experience with education or learning management platforms is an asset. We are committed to inclusion as a core part of how we operate, not as an afterthought. We have a hybrid working environment, with three days a week on-site, complemented by 2 days of remote working.

We want those days you work from home to be comfortable and offer a one-time bonus towards a home office when you start. We invest in your growth through learning and professional development opportunities, stretch projects, secondments, and genuine paths for career progression. At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams.

Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. ca with "Accommodation Required" in the subject line to provide your contact information.

📌 Strategic Education Advisor (Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 CPA-Ontari
📍 Toronto