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About the Role

CPA Ontario is seeking a Professional Standards Coordinator to support the investigation and prosecution of professional misconduct complaints. This role assists with investigation and disciplinary processes, provides administrative and operational support, and ensures adherence to departmental procedures, ultimately protecting the public interest and the integrity of the CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare, and coordinate legal documents, court filings, and prosecution materials for counsel review.
• Manage prosecution, judicial review, discipline, and appeal files, ensuring accurate records, compliance, and adherence to deadlines.
• Conduct file reviews, conflict checks, legal research, and case law searches to support legal proceedings.
• Liaise with courts, tribunals, process servers, and external stakeholders regarding filings, service, records, and procedural matters.
• Monitor and administer decisions, orders, compliance activities, and post-hearing file management processes.
• Coordinate and support investigation files, tracking activities, budgets, deadlines, and case progress.
• Prepare, organize, and manage legal and committee materials for investigations and Professional Conduct Committee proceedings.
• Liaise with investigators, counsel, members, and internal stakeholders to facilitate meetings, communications, and file administration.
• Maintain investigator records and support evidence review, document management, reporting, and investigation-related research activities.
• Provide advanced document production, records management, and cross-functional administrative support to the investigations team.
• Track and administer investigation, discipline, and legal proceeding costs, invoices, accruals, and payment processes.
• Prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, cost recovery documentation, and departmental reporting.
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators, caseload metrics, and operational trends.
• Develop executive reports, dashboards, and presentations using advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting activities to inform decision-making and resource management.

Requirements

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Legal Office Administration, or a related field, or a Law Clerk designation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, complemented by strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including individuals in challenging situations.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet competing deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive, private, and confidential information.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Judgment
• Discretion
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Adobe Acrobat
• Legal research
• Case law searches
• Document management
• Data analysis
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Cost tracking
• Visio
• FileCloud
• SharePoint
• Salesforce
• Case management systems
• E-discovery software
• Investigative or forensic accounting
• Regulatory matters
• Legal environment

Location

• On-site (hybrid)

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Not specified

Education Level

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Legal Office Administration, or a related field
• Law Clerk designation
• Paralegal designation (asset)
• Membership with the Law Society of Ontario (asset)

Salary/Compensations

• $53,000 - $66,300 per annum

Benefits

• Industry-leading benefits
• Mental health resources
• Savings programs
• Home office bonus

About the Company

• CPA Ontario operates at the intersection of regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting over 105,000 members and 19,000 students.
• The organization works between business and the public interest, balancing evolving industry demands with standards that ensure trust.
• Careers at CPA Ontario offer the opportunity to shape a profession that impacts nearly every sector of the economy.

Equal Opportunity

• CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer.
• Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
• If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line.