Talent Development Officer - Vancouver, Canada - Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia

Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
Talent Development Officer

Reports to:
Director, Employer Relations and Talent Development

Contract Type:
Indefinite, Full Time

The Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
(CPABC) is seeking a dynamic, results
- driven individual with excellent interpersonal, and presentation skills for the Talent Development Officer
role. CPABC is proud and honoured to have been recognized as one of BC's Top Employers for a fourth
consecutive year in 2023. Come join a collaborative and high performing network of like-minded

Job Summary
This role is responsible for the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of a broad range of talent
development frameworks, programs, tools, events and resources that will aid in the successful
certification of future CPAs as well as career advancement for accounting professionals in every stage of
their career. Through thought leadership and collaboration with other stakeholders, this role provides
solutions that respond to organizational needs and supports the achievement of business objectives for
employer partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy, Planning, and Evaluation
Collaborate with management on establishing the annual strategy and key performance metrics
(KPMs) to measure impact of talent development and mentorship activities and monitor and
report on progress throughout the year;

Develop tools and resources for job seekers that support career planning and development;

Lead and execute engagement strategies for the talent market on matters relating to career
transitions, job search, interviewing techniques, communication skills, resume writing, etc.;

Connect professional accounting talent with opportunities that align with their education, skills and
career aspirations;

Engagement and Communications
Maintain the daily operation of the CPABC Careers Site, supporting job seekers and employers.

Develop communications to promote the CPABC Careers Site to all audiences;

Track and monitor user activity and offer recommendations on how to address market trends.

Advise job seekers on their job search, including sharing best practices, resume reviewing, etc.;

Keep current on advances in the delivery of online job boards and collaborate with licensing and
hosting providers to improve website content, reporting and user experience;

Collaborate with other departments to identify, develop, and lead communication strategies and

Stay abreast of changes and trends in the professional accounting field, including pathways to
designation, while continuously developing knowledge in the areas of career development;

Resource Development
Enhance learner supports through proactive engagement; this will involve participating in efforts
to assess, design, develop and implement resources to support learners in the completion of their
CPA education, examination and experience successfully and in a timely manner;

Develop and present skill building workshops on talent development and career development
topics for job seekers and mentors;

Contribute to the development of new events that grow awareness of diverse career paths;

Lead and coordinate event planning materials and logistics;

Evaluate feedback and other program metrics, providing results and recommendations to
leadership for improving future initiatives; and

Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time

Skill and Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in business, leadership, human resources, organizational development, adult
education or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience;

Five (5) plus years of relevant experience developing and implementing talent development
solutions, in an academic or career advising capacity;

Exceptional interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively, build credibility and strong relationships
with a broad range of stakeholders at all levels in the organization;

Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to accomplish a variety of
tasks and activities to deadlines;

Strength in problem solving, driving business change, and advancing continuous improvement

Ability to work both independently and in a team environment;

Excellent oral and written communication skills, including facilitation and presentation skills;

Strong PC literacy with demonstrated MS office experience;

A growth mindset and ability to adapt to address evolving priorities;

Ability to attend / host some evening and occasional weekend events, with travel within BC
approximately 30% of the time;

Preferred Experience:

Previous experience creating, editing and curating content for newsletters, social media and blog
posts would be an asset;

Prior experience working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system or a
relational-database would be preferred;

Prior experience administering or working within job board platforms would be preferred;

Holding a valid BC Driver's