Job Description

Strategy & Operations Lead, Standards (Contract Role: March 2026-March 2027)

About the opportunity

The Standards Group serves the public interest by supporting the standard-setting boards in developing accounting and auditing standards and guidance for Canada. The standard-setting boards are overseen by the Reporting and Assurance Standards Oversight Council, which are critical in providing public interest oversight in standard setting.


As the Strategy and Operations Lead, you will be reporting directly to the SVP, Standards. This position will lead and coordinate strategic projects and activities in close collaboration with the Standards leadership team, staff, and the many volunteers that sit on the boards, oversight council and committees to drive their strategies. This unique position is an opportunity to work in a highly driven and complex environment with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ultimately contributing to the development and sustainability of the vision and direction of standard setting in Canada.

This hybrid role is national in scope and can be aligned to any of our CPA Canada offices, a fully remote position within Canada may also be considered.

The targeted annual salary range for this contract position is $124,601 to $142,400 and is commensurate with experience.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:

Act as the direct liaison and advisor to the SVP, Standards, with a particular focus on stakeholder relationship management, staffing matters, standard-setting governance and structure-related matters, and the overarching strategic direction of standard setting in Canada Oversee operations through collaboration with Standards Group performing an array of coordination tasks from managing calendars, maintaining files, planning and coordinating meetings, and scheduling facilities Working collaboratively to implement changes from the independent review of standard setting in Canada

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Play an integral role in the development and negotiation of contracts in accordance with guidelines relating to privacy and compliance Develop and deliver reports and other materials using data and other information to support the SVP, Standards, and other Standards Group leaders for presentation/sharing with stakeholders Provide regular status updates to SVP, Standards on strategic standard-setting projects and initiatives, actively monitoring related costs and performance, service levels and other metrics required to ensure project goals and objectives progress Manage the Standards Group budget and proactively follow up on budgetary issues and actions

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

Post-Secondary degree with a focus on Business Administration, Public Administration or related field of focus is preferred Master's Degree, or CPA designation will be considered as a strong asset 7+ years' experience in a professional environment working in a strategic capacity Demonstrated knowledge of policy and procedure development and administration principles and practices Ability to analyze and efficiently resolve matters of stakeholder relations internally and externally both proactively and reactively Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and priorities on time and to adapt to changing situations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to learn quickly and exercise judgment in ambiguous situations Superior oral and written communication skills and ability to adjust communication style to the audience, along with strong research, writing, editing and presentation skills Proven ability to develop and implement continuous improvement and innovative solutions that create efficiencies and support rapidly shifting business demands Experience with change management practices, with an understanding of project management best practices Bilingualism in French and English would be a strong asset

What it's like to work here

We're proud to foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes health and wellness for all employees. We believe in offering a flexible and balanced work environment, where staff can thrive both professionally and personally. Our headquarters are located in downtown Toronto, with a regional office in Montreal and Vancouver. As part of the Standards team, you'll enjoy competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a robust defined contribution pension plan, and ongoing professional development opportunities.


Our culture is rooted in collaboration and a shared commitment to continuous improvement as we build a high-performing, innovative organization together. Our regular social events and strong employee volunteer program help bring our people together and strengthen our community.

The Values that guide us

o Lead with Integrity o Customer First o Bold Thinking o Pursue Excellence o Continuous Growth


CPA Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, accessible environment where each employee feels respected, valued and supported. All qualified individuals may apply online. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in our recruitment process kindly contact careers@cpacanada.ca and we'll be happy to work with you to meet your needs.


Our hiring process includes the minimal use of AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Our Talent Acquisition team will review all results.