Project Associate - Education Initiative (Temporary Full-Time)

CPA Calgary Chapter • Calgary, AB

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Associate will play a key role in managing various projects for the successful completion of the Secondary School Education Initiative. The initiative is broad in scope and includes a series of innovative projects aimed at enhancing business and accounting education, as well as education in financial literacy in Alberta’s secondary schools (grades 7 to 12). The successful candidate will provide critical project management expertise, stakeholder and contractor management and communications, along with technical support and integration of technology applications, including AI-driven support across multiple projects.

Requirements

• Exceptional project management skills, organization and planning skills, with an ability to balance multiple activities simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams; along with working knowledge of various AI tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders including educators, CPA members, subject matter experts, and government partners
• Post-secondary education in business, education, communications, technology, or a related field or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the education field is an asset
• Knowledge of accounting profession, business education, or professional services is preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing and undertaking the development of educational materials
• Compiling data, drafting resources, and editing deliverables from outside contractors
• Managing and maintaining project timelines, deliverables, and work plans; tracking and reporting on progress; identifying risks or delays; and liaising with other staff and contractors
• Undertaking and managing research for curriculum development and technology-related initiatives
• Facilitating tech-based initiatives such as video-game development for educational use
• Working with researchers, contractors and subject matter experts in gathering and organizing educational stories, interviews, and insights from the CPA community
• Educational content development, formatting documents, proofreading materials, and tracking revisions
• Ensuring appropriate contract development in the engagement of subject matter experts and vendors
• Managing project documentation, shared files, and workflow systems
• Preparing meeting agendas, identifying and following up on action items
• Scheduling stakeholder communications, event planning and coordination
• Arranging the procurement of project-related tools or resources
• Acting as a central point of contact and coordination between various stakeholders
• Applying creative problem solving and basic data analysis to assess project needs, improve digital workflows, and support decisions related to course design, technology tools, and content delivery

Benefits

• 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].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees