Core Responsibilities Oversee accreditation and CE inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and ensure escalation as needed Manage the intake process for educational programs submitted by external providers for CE credit Review submitted programs to determine accredited CE credit hours and issue approvals on behalf of CIRO with minimal supervision Provide feedback to applicants to help them understand CIRO’s accreditation decision Liaise with Dealer Members, Approved Persons and other stakeholders regarding the accreditation process and CE programs, incorporating feedback as needed Proactively identify opportunities to enhance CIRO CE program Participate in discussions with the Proficiency Committee and other advisory committees Report to stakeholders on the accreditation process and CE programs Lead and mentor the CE Specialists in their work Act as a key contributor to CIRO objectives 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 communication 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 with 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 Maternity leave of absence/paternity leave of absence top‑up Paid continuous learning and continuing development, including designations Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Continuing Education Specialist
CIRO / OCRI
montreal (administrative region), montreal (administrative region)
Published 18 days ago
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