Coordinator, Professional Development & Member Events

Location

Moncton, NB | Canada

Job description

CPA New Brunswick is a professional organization representing more than 3,000 active and retired members and 300 future CPAs in New Brunswick. It is responsible for regulating the professional development of its members, and the protection of the public through its ethical standards and discipline process. CPA New Brunswick is also responsible for the training and certification of CPA Candidates.

CPA New Brunswick offers a comprehensive professional development program to its members - both in-person and virtually - consisting of technical topics and professional skills.

Position Summary

Working with and reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Coordinator, Professional Development & Member Events is responsible for the sourcing and implementation of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offerings and member events with a deliberate focus on member satisfaction.

Member events include conferences, standalone CPD and networking opportunities, Chapter events, and the annual CPA New Brunswick Convocation. Some travel within the province will be required to fulfill this role.

Although posted as an entry-level position, this role does include the possibility of advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for all aspects of the management of CPD and other events, including planning, logistics, execution, and post-event debriefing;
• Developing and proposing annual CPD programming which meets the educational needs of members;
• Providing input and recommendations relating to the development of an annual professional development (CPD) strategy with corresponding benchmarks, objectives, targets, and success indicators;
• Fostering and maintaining an excellent working relationship with facilitators, negotiating contracts, and maintaining a repository of past and prospective facilitators;
• Processing feedback received from members for the purpose of assessing the appropriateness and quality of CPD offerings;
• Managing the e-learning/on demand offerings by annually reviewing titles and ensuring they meet the members' needs;
• Working with the staff team to conceptualize, plan, and organize social events such as meet-and-greets, networking opportunities, and the annual Convocation ceremony and gala;
• With guidance from the Manager, Marketing and Digital Communications, building and managing events within CPA NB's content and member engagement platform (iMIS) as it pertains to CPD and events;
• Identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with members, key stakeholders, service providers and suppliers;
• Contributing to departmental plans and budgets by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements;
• Identifying and reporting any new risks within the role;
• Other related and ancillary duties as requested.

Education/Experience

The ideal candidate would possess:

• A keen orientation toward customer service;
• Superior attention to detail and budget sensitivity;
• Strong relationship-building skills;
• A positive attitude, the ability to adapt to change, and a sense of custody and responsibility over assigned objectives, outcomes, and records;
• The ability to collaborate effectively with other units/departments and cross-functional teams;
• Conflict resolution, time management, and multitasking skills;
• Organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills;
• Fluency in both official languages (French and English);
• A class 5 driver's license.

Essential Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or equivalent certification in a related field;
• No less than three (3) years of direct experience working in a similar role;
• No less than two (2) years of general office, administrative, or project management experience;
• Good written/oral communication skills in both official languages;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and the desire/ability to learn other platforms;
• Concentrated experience within the conception and delivery of continuing professional development products, lifelong learning cultures, and events management would be considered significant assets;
• Experience working both independently and as an intermediate member of a cross-functional team.

CPA New Brunswick is committed to being flexible in its operations and to improving the wellbeing of its employees by promoting an equal opportunity work environment. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to contribute - as a dynamic team of 10, we welcome the individual experiences and perspectives of our staff.

The Coordinator, Professional Development & Member Events position requires occasional travel throughout the province.

Compensation/Benefits (what we offer)

• Salary commensurate with education and experience;
• Group Health Insurance including dental;
• Health spending account;
• Pension Plan;
• Hybrid work option;
• Professional development support;
• Competitive vacation time;
• Flexible Dress Code;
• Provisions for sick, family, and medical appointment leave;
• Community volunteering opportunities.

Candidates must demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and live in the Greater Moncton area at the time of application.

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