If you are an experienced investigator with a thoughtful, analytical approach and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters, we invite you to consider this opportunity. This role plays a key part in supporting fair, timely, and well reasoned regulatory conduct and discipline processes.
The Investigations Lead shares in the execution of the Director’s expansive, numerous and specific responsibilities including those mandated under the Chartered Professional Accountants Act as Complaints Inquiry Committee (CIC) Secretary. The CIC Secretary is a position mandated under the Act and is a position integral to the effective, efficient, and fair operation of CPA Alberta’s complaint and disciplinary processes including policy development, preventative actions, and awareness building initiatives.
The Investigations Lead position plays an important role in the successful execution of the CIC Secretary’s mandate as it relates to management of the complaints process and by the carriage of the broad range of responsibilities described below.
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 (https://www.cpaalberta.ca/About-Us/Careers-at-CPA-Alberta).
- An experienced investigator with 3 to 5 years of progressive experience conducting or leading regulatory or misconduct investigations.
- A thoughtful navigator of sensitive, high-risk, or complex complaints.
- Collaborative in working with colleagues.
- Diplomatic and professional in working with internal and external parties.
- Anticipative in identifying issues, foreseeing risk, and developing effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Robust knowledge of principles of natural justice, legal fairness, and quasi-judicial processes and procedures.
- Capacity to synthesize and analyze large volumes of complex information.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-accountability work environment.
- Superior report writing skills with in-depth knowledge of how to write for a professional regulatory adjudicative audience.
- Proven ability to identify, manage, and reconcile competing priorities, activities, and assignments.
- Completing the initial review of each complaint; drafting Complaints Review Questionnaires (“CRQ”) as required.
- Overseeing the investigations process, including creating the investigation plan, providing guidance to investigators, reviewing investigators' reports and approval of billings.
- Working collaboratively with other internal teams, sharing knowledge, information, and providing guidance and advice.
- Conducting complaint investigations and drafting investigation reports.
- Overseeing the referral of complaint files to hearing, including preparation of hearing disclosures and, where applicable, appearing as a witness.
- Monitoring compliance with sanctions and orders arising from the discipline process and overseeing the collection of costs and fines.
- During peak volume periods, supporting the Complaints Lead by drafting CIC Secretary reports and non‑standard correspondence, including dismissal and reprimand letters, as required.
- Providing end-to-end oversight of the contract investigator pool, including sourcing, onboarding and training, report quality assurance, and ongoing feedback.
CPA Alberta is the professional regulatory organization representing Alberta’s more than 30,000 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.
If you have competency in:
- Value and Ethics
- Teamwork and Adaptability
- Organizational Awareness
- Communication
- Analytical Thinking
- Judgement
- Planning and Organizing
- Results Management
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.
- Fast-paced work environment.
- Infrequent travel between Edmonton and Calgary.
- Occasional work outside of regular working hours may be required.
- Ability to participate in lengthy proceedings, if 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.
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.
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