Highlighted Opportunities

Highlighted volunteer opportunities

Highlighted volunteer opportunities with CPA Alberta

The work CPA Alberta does would not be possible without the dedication and invaluable contributions of its many volunteers. There are currently two open volunteer opportunities within CPA Alberta—roles that are essential for CPA Alberta to meet its mandate.

Current highlighted opportunities:

  1. CPA Alberta Complaints Inquiry Committee Member
  2. CPA Alberta Chief Scrutineer

CPA Alberta Complaints Inquiry Committee Member

Complaints Inquiry Committee (CIC) members play an integral role in CPA Alberta’s conduct and discipline process and protecting the integrity and reputation of the profession by bringing their judgment, experience, and critical thinking skills to the work of the Committee.

The Complaints Inquiry Committee is a statutory decision-making body which, following the receipt of an investigator’s initial report, determines whether to refer allegations of unprofessional conduct to the Discipline Tribunal Roster Chair for a hearing or to dismiss the matter. The Committee is also involved in potential settling of allegations of unprofessional conduct through sanction agreements.

Among other competencies and skills, potential Committee members should have:

  • An appreciation and understanding of the responsibility and accountability that CPA Alberta has to govern its members to protect the public
  • Communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate integrity, accountability and tact
  • Ability to formulate reasoned decisions and communicate them

Committee members are expected to attend one eight-hour meeting four times per year, with an additional minimum preparation time of 10 hours for each meeting.

Volunteer role description - CIC Member

CPA Alberta Chief Scrutineer

The Chief Scrutineer oversees votes by the membership of CPA Alberta, by ensuring all the organization’s prescribed voting procedures are followed, the election process is fair, and that accurate voting results are compiled.

Two membership votes occur on an annual basis, most often simultaneously: one for election to any open positions on the CPA Alberta Board, and another for any regulatory matters that are required to be put to a membership vote. There may also be occasions where a regulatory vote is held outside of the annual voting process.

Among other competencies and skills, applicants for this role should have:

  • Experience which demonstrates an understanding of the profession and the practice of the profession including well-developed analytical and strategic and critical thinking skills
  • Well-developed professional judgement, analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate integrity and tact

The role requires a total of 6 to 10 hours, mostly centered during the annual voting process, which typically occurs during the month of September.

Volunteer role description - Chief Scrutineer


If you are interested in volunteering for either of these positions or if you have any questions, please email volunteers@cpaalberta.ca. Please include a resume when applying.


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