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Career Opportunities

As the governing body for Alberta’s residential real estate, commercial real estate, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage licensees, the Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is committed to the public interest by promoting the integrity of the industry and protecting consumers. Our dedicated staff team leverage their education and experience to support this mandate.

Why you should join our team

At all levels of our organization we strive to support our mandate to protect the public of Alberta. Along with meaningful work tied to a progressive strategic plan, RECA offers a variety of perks and benefits for our employees. Please note that perks and benefits are based on the nature of the position. Further detail is provided through the recruitment process. Perks and benefits include:

  • Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits package based on position
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with specified contribution matching based on the position
  • Employee years of service recognition
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Office space in our brand new building on the periphery of downtown with nearby amenities that include walking paths, restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, fitness facilities, and more
  • RECA’s office is a five minute walk from the Sunalta C-Train station with multiple paid parking lots in the surrounding area
  • Heated underground parking can be purchased at a discounted rate, with applicable taxable benefit applied, subject to availability
  • Office space and staff spaces that are functional and designed with employee comfort and safety in mind.  Amenities include but are not limited to ergonomic work stations including sit/standing desks, LED lighting, a Staff Café, secure office access, and quiet room
  • Access to the latest audiovisual technology in meeting rooms for video conferencing and presentations
  • A strong organizational culture that includes an active social committee
  • A commitment to work-life flow for our employees including a standard 37.5 hour work week

If you are interested in using your skills to support our progressive non-profit organization please see our career opportunities below. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact only those individuals we are considering for interviews.

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Current Opportunities

The opportunity

Do you have experience providing guidance and support to leaders and employees on organizational policies, human resources processes and procedures? Do you enjoy being involved in the tactical and operational human resources activities across a designated client group? Do you want to be part of an organization where employees are encouraged to be their best? If you share our passion and purpose, this might be the career opportunity for you.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Human Resources Officer who is committed to professionalism, teamwork, and client service. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this job is dedicated to developing and delivering HR programs, processes, and initiatives necessary to support our organization’s strategic plan and business goals. Areas of focus include workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, performance coaching, metrics, health, wellness, and safety.

RECA offers a dynamic team environment that supports collaboration and innovation. This permanent, full-time employment opportunity offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, 3 weeks’ vacation, a health care spending account, employer matching RRSP plan, and a hybrid work environment of 2 days a week in the office.

Role & responsibilities

  • partners with client groups to develop recruitment strategies and leads full-cycle recruitment activities
  • drafts job descriptions and performs job analyses and job evaluations
  • helps develop, implement, and maintain HR programs, policies, procedures, and training to support the organization’s strategic HR goals
  • supports and collaborates with the organization’s health and safety committee members to maintain, promote, and train on health and safety initiatives in the workplace
  • coaches and advises people leaders on employee relations, interpreting applicable legislation, company policies, and professional practice standards
  • helps to plan, coordinate, and communicate ongoing HR life cycle processes, such as, performance reviews, salary increases, and benefit renewals
  • provides counsel, direction, and follow up to leaders and employees to ensure issues are addressed effectively and appropriately
  • contributes to continuous improvement and best practices that influence HR strategies, policies, and procedures
  • builds and maintains positive working relationships while positioning the HR unit as a strategic business partner

Skills & qualifications

  • a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation or equivalent
  • 4-6 years of progressive HR generalist (broad-based) experience in areas of employee relations, performance coaching/management, workforce planning, and occupational health and safety
  • experience developing and implementing workplace initiatives, policies, and programs
  • can manage multiple priorities simultaneously while ensuring results
  • project management and change management experience
  • in-depth understanding of Alberta HR related employment legislation and HR professional best practices
  • excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • assists on issues that require diplomacy, tact, discretion, and confidentiality
  • demonstrates resiliency and self-awareness
  • strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office 365, and HCM systems

How to apply

If you think this is the job for you, please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@reca.ca. This posting is open until August 18, 2023, or until a suitable candidate is found. Please include “Human Resources Officer” in the subject line of your email. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will contact only those individuals we are considering for interviews. We may consider your application for other job openings at RECA.

The opportunity

Are you a designated accounting professional with experience conducting external audits? Do you have experience in Alberta’s real estate, mortgage brokerage, property management, or condominium management industries and want to put your accounting skills to work? Can you effectively manage a dedicated team of professionals? Do you want to help build the industry’s reputation and protect the public? If you share our passion and purpose, this might be the career opportunity for you.

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is looking to fill the role of Practice Review Manager. The Practice Review Manager encourages professional excellence and legislative compliance through proactive field audits that educate and assist real estate, mortgage, property management, and condominium management brokers.

This permanent, full-time employment opportunity offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, 4 weeks’ vacation, a health care spending account, and an employer matching RRSP plan.

Role & responsibilities

  • maintains the practice review program and procedures to promote excellence in self-regulation, foster individual responsibility and accountability of licensees, and carry out the vision and objectives of RECA and its Industry Councils
  • identifies non-compliances with the Real Estate Act and Rules
  • stays knowledgeable of current law trends and practices to ensure the highest level of competency, skills, and experience regarding audit practices and techniques
  • understands the business practices and obligations of real estate, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage professionals
  • sets priorities based on the risk to public interest taking into consideration RECA’s vision and objectives
  • provides advice and performance improvement solutions to brokers
  • provides ongoing feedback and training to foster development and growth of staff
  • collaborates with other RECA units regarding practice review matters, including the practices and obligations of real estate, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage professionals and the technology systems they use
  • liaises with industry associations to advance the vision and objectives of RECA, including the facilitation of presentations and seminars
  • provides testimony on behalf of the Registrar at RECA’s Industry Councils, administrative tribunals, and other legal proceedings
  • makes recommendations to improve or update legislation or RECA policies and procedures
  • tracks queries and identifies information that may suggest a risk to the public interest

Skills & qualifications

  • a university degree in a field of study related to accounting, business administration, or the licensing and regulation of professions
  • a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • a minimum of 10 years of audit or relevant accounting experience
  • a team player with a proven track record of developing relationships and working effectively with varied stakeholders to achieve objectives
  • 5 years’ experience in the supervision of regulatory audits, or its equivalent, is required
  • management experience in a professional or occupational regulatory agency is an asset

How to apply

If you think this is the job for you, please submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@reca.ca. This posting is open until August 4, 2023, or until a suitable candidate is found. Please include “Practice Review Manager” in the subject line of your email. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those individuals we are considering for interviews. We may consider your application for other job openings at RECA.