Join the PAA team: Continuing Professional Development Officer

Our small but mighty team is looking for our next Continuing Professional Development Officer.

Job type: Full-time.

Work schedule & location: Monday to Friday (weekends as needed), in person.

Application deadline: January 5, 2025.

Job Summary:

• Schedule dates, locations, & speakers for continuing professional development workshops and webinars.
• Book venue, catering, & hotel accommodations if required.
• Prepare budget & all corresponding workshop administration documents (registration forms, sign-in sheets, training agreements, outlines etc.).
• Prepare & follow workshop marketing & advertising plan (social media, other professional psychological associations, website, Psymposium magazine).
• Process payments, cancellations, & issue receipts & confirmations of registration.
• Prepare all handouts for registrants (PowerPoint & additional handouts provided by speaker).
• Attend the workshop to coordinate all necessary activities (registration, setup, tear down, catering etc.) & take pictures for promotions and advertising.
• Coordinate CE credits for participants – update member profile, mail letters.
• Ensure attendee evaluation & prepare summary letter for presenter(s).
• Maintain workshop folders in the PAA shared folder.
• Research topics & speakers for future workshops.
• Process purchase requests for continuing education materials.
• Prepare & submit annual report to Canadian Psychological Association for continuing education credit sponsorship.

As a PAA Team Member:

• Responsible to assist staff with collaborative projects.
• Cross-training for existing technology platforms.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO and/or COO.

Required Skills:

• Networking and collaboration skills
• Organizational skills and planning acumen
• Leadership and assertiveness skills for public service
• Technological skills for online environments
• Proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Pleasing, personable, accommodating disposition & team player
• Knowledge of procedures & policies of PAA.
• Represent PAA in a professional, courteous manner ensuring absolute confidentiality is maintained.
• Ability to work under pressure, particularly during peak periods.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Human relations or career development experience is an asset.
• Experience in related fields will be considered.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

PAA thanks all applicants, but only those selected for interview will be contacted. No phone inquiries please.

Please apply by sending your cover letter and resume to: ceo@paa-ab.ca. Deadline for applications is Sunday, January 5, 2025.