Senior Continuing Education Specialist (15-month contract)

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 (CE) Specialist is responsible for the effective administration and ongoing refinement of CIRO’s CE programs to ensure compliance with CIRO’s proficiency standards and to advance the organization’s strategic direction for CE.

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee accreditation and CE inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and ensure escalation as needed
• 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
• 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
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance CIRO CE program
• 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 Specialists in their work
• 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
• Maternity Leave Of Absence/Paternity Leave Of Absence top up *
• Paid continuous learning and continuing development including designations

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.

At CIRO, you’ll be part of an organization driven by Pride in Excellence, a strong Focus on Well‑being, and A Shared Purpose that connects our people to meaningful work. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where you can grow and make an impact. Learn more about what it’s like to build your career at CIRO by exploring our Careers page: https://www.ciro.ca/about-ciro/careers

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.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process across Canada. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing accommodations upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment process, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.

Our Recruitment Process

• This posting reflects an active vacancy on our team
• We use automated (AI) tools to assist with candidate sourcing and communications. Applications are reviewed by our hiring team and hiring decisions are made by people.
• This role has a hiring range of $74,648 - $91,500 with the placement and offered salary being based on knowledge, skills, education/training and experience, as well as external market conditions and internal equity.

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