Shape professional discipline through regulatory prosecutions and strategic legal advice at CPA Ontario. Work three days onsite and two days from home.
As Professional Standards Counsel, you will guide matters from intake through resolution while supporting the Professional Conduct Committee. Your work spans disciplinary proceedings, judicial review, and potential Provincial Offences Act prosecutions involving misuse of the CPA designation. You will collaborate across CPA Ontario and provide legal work product to other departments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead prosecutions before committees and courts
Prosecute designation misuse matters under the Provincial Offences Act
Guide investigations from intake through resolution
Collaborate with internal teams on complex complaints
Provide legal advice to other CPA Ontario departments
Requirements
Minimum 15 years at the Bar
Strong record in complex litigation or prosecutions
Experience leading sophisticated investigations independently
Persuasive presentation skills for tribunals and senior stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital legal tools
Use prosecution, litigation, and regulatory expertise to protect qualified ethics and public trust through CPA Ontario’s enforcement work.