CPA Alberta

Come work with us!

Love people, processes, and a little bit of organized chaos? We’re on the hunt for a Human Resources Assistant who’s ready to bring energy, heart, and a knack for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes! If you are an early career HR professional, this role could be perfect for you!

Working independently in a busy environment of multiple and conflicting priorities, the HR Assistant provides operational support to the HR team in several functions, including recruitment, onboarding, transfers, departures, and corporate training. The Assistant also provides service to CPA Alberta employees by responding to general HR questions and other requests received. The position reports to the HR Director.

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.

Please note that this is a 12-month contract position to cover a maternity leave.

What you bring

• A college diploma or certificate in Human Resources or a related field, along with 1 - 2 years' experience as an HR/Recruitment Administrator or Assistant.
• A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with a proven ability to plan and prioritize conflicting deadlines.
• Passionate about providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to use initiative and solve problems in a professional manner.

What you will be doing

• Primary contact for department email account; responsible for triaging and escalating inquiries to the appropriate HR personnel.
• Supporting the recruitment and interview processes by:
  • publishing jobs to job boards
  • phone-screening candidates
  • scheduling interviews
  • completing reference checks
  • drafting offer letters
• Coordinating Talent Movement processes, including onboarding, offboarding and transfers.
• Assisting with benefits administration as required.
• Drafting general forms, letters, and other communications as necessary.
• Coordinating processes for key employee celebrations, such as anniversaries and birthdays.
• Supporting the HR Team in the execution of the annual corporate training schedule.
• Accurate and timely filing of documents to employee records.
• Administrating CPA Alberta’s peer-to-peer reward system.
• Assisting in the implementation of other annual HR projects and initiatives as required.

Why CPA Alberta

CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s more than 30,000 Chartered Professional Accountants (CPAs). Alberta’s CPA’s 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
• Attention to detail
• Planning & Organizing
• Service Orientation
• Problem Solving

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
• Occasional overtime 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.