Sr Continuing Education Accreditation Specialist

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Position Title: Sr Continuing Education Accreditation Specialist

Department: Proficiency

Location: Calgary, Montreal, Toronto or Vancouver

Status: Permanent Full-Time Position

Hiring Range: 70,000 - 90,000


Day in the life of:

As a self-regulatory organization, the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is committed to setting high regulatory standards for the investment industry, safeguarding investors, and supporting the integrity of Canada’s capital markets.
Join a growing team and contribute to the dynamic and complex world of Canadian capital markets.

The Senior Continuing Education Accreditation Specialist manages all aspects of CIRO’s accreditation of educational programs to support CIRO’s proficiency requirements and strategic direction relating to Continuing Education (CE).


Core Responsibilities:

Manages the intake process for educational programs submitted by external providers for CE credit
Reviews submitted programs to determine accredited CE credit hours and issue approvals on behalf of CIRO with minimal supervision
Provide feedback to applicants to assist them to understand CIRO’s accreditation decision
Proactively identify opportunities to enhance CIRO CE program
Liaise with Dealer Members, Approved Persons and other stakeholders regarding the accreditation process and CE programs and incorporate feedback into the accreditation process as needed
Participate in discussions with the Proficiency Committee and other advisory committees
Reports to stakeholders on the accreditation process and CE programs
Lead and mentor the CE Accreditation Specialist in their work
Oversee accreditation inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and ensure escalation as needed
Supporting the department, including acting as a key contributor on CIRO objective to enhance the CIRO CE program including harmonization of the two programs

Key Skills and Competencies:

Must-haves

Relevant post-secondary education
Minimum 5 years in securities regulation and/or investment industry
Excellent working knowledge of CIRO registration, proficiency and CE requirements, including competencies of CIRO (ID and MFD) Approved Persons
Excellent judgment in applying accreditation criteria to a wide range of material; and tact when dealing with Dealer Members, Approved Persons and applicants
Awareness of regulatory, business and cultural trends relevant to Dealer Members and Approved Persons
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Ability to deal with multiple tasks and meet deadlines with competing priorities
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
A proven ability to work productively and collaboratively with colleagues and various stakeholders

Nice to Haves

Experience in professional certifications, learning design and/or education assessment an asset
Ability to work in both English and French is an asset

What we offer:

Competitive base salary in alignment with market
Performance based bonus
Hybrid work environment
Employer paid Health Benefits and Spending Account that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs as of day one.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
Paid flex days and sick days
Vacation days
MLOA/PLOA top up
Paid continuous learning and continuing development as well as designation.

Why the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO):

Our purpose and our impact:

With offices across Canada - from Vancouver to Montreal, our mission is to promote healthy capital markets by regulating fairly and effectively so that investors are protected and confident investing in their futures. As regulators, we understand that we are all investors, and therefore a career with us is a purposeful career: protecting our future.


Culture and Working Environment:

Life at CIRO is purpose and performance- driven. We foster an inclusive culture where teamwork, a forward-thinking attitude, and integrity are at the core of everything we do. This creates an environment where employees thrive, grow, and are empowered to learn and contribute their best.

Joining CIRO means becoming part of a dynamic and transparent organization that values accountability and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory oversight in the financial industry.

Looking for a career where you can safeguard the integrity of Canadian markets? Join CIRO and be part of the team that secures our financial future.


Our Commitment:

CIRO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). CIRO will provide accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

CIRO is a pan-Canadian organization that oversees all investment dealers and trading activity in marketplaces across Canada. This position requires the ability to communicate with employees in CIRO regional offices and other CIRO stakeholders across Canada. Accordingly, proficiency in both official languages of Canada (French and English) is mandatory. Due to the frequent interactions with internal and external English-speaking members, clients, representatives, firms, Canadian provincial and territorial securities regulators, and employees situated outside of Quebec, the position requires a fully bilingual candidate.

While we appreciate receiving applications, only those applicants who closely meet the position requirements will be contacted.

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