Come work with us!

Do you have a passion for developing and creating communications content and have experience in contributing to a variety of digital communications initiatives? If so, keep reading! Reporting to the Manager, Communications, the Communications Officer will be part of the team responsible for communications and marketing to CPA Alberta stakeholder groups, including Alberta CPAs. The Communications Officer creates content for a variety of CPA Alberta communication vehicles, develops communications plans and activities, and acts as a member of the CPA Alberta social media team.

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

- Post-secondary degree/diploma in marketing, communications, public relations, business, or related field with three to five years of related experience.
- Excellent expository and business writing and editing skills are essential.
- Experience in developing communication plans, contributing to digital and print communication initiatives, and crafting targeted messages are desired.
- Proven organizational, strategic, planning and implementation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Experience in communications analytics and tools.
- Proficiency working with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

What you will be doing

- Create content for various CPA Alberta communication vehicles; this will include but is not limited to E-newsletter articles, magazine articles, digital content, speaking notes or presentations and speeches, brochure and ad copy, social media platforms etc.
- Develop communication campaigns and content, including articles, emails, and posts.
- Develop, plan and implement communication strategies that support CPA Alberta’s in-person and virtual events, initiatives, and projects
- Compose,



write and edit communication materials as required.
- Liaise with stakeholders (e.g. Alberta CPA’s, cross functional teams, and vendors) to develop content and deliver project

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
- Teamwork & Adaptability
- Organizational Awareness
- Communication
- Results Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Judgement
- Planning and organizing

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

- Rapid-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.

📌 Officer, Communications (Calgary)
🏢 CPA Calgary Chapter
📍 Calgary