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

Are you interested in building your communications career with a professional regulator? Are you a creative individual with a passion for developing engaging high quality digital and print communications? Do you have experience in website management and social media engagement? Do you want to help protect consumers in Alberta’s real estate industry? If so, this may be the career opportunity for you!

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) has an exciting new opportunity for a results-driven Strategic Communications Associate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will support senior communications staff and leadership by contributing to internal and external communications strategies, managing digital platforms, generating compelling content, and assisting the team with special projects that advance RECA’s mandate and strategic priorities.

This permanent, full-time employment opportunity offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, 3 weeks’ vacation, a health care and wellness spending account, employer matching RRSP plan, a hybrid work environment of 2 days a week in the office, and professional development opportunities.

Role & responsibilities

  • Digital Strategy & Content Development: maintain and update RECA’s website, participate in content creation and multimedia production, monitor and contribute to RECA’s social media presence, use data insights to optimize digital content and improve audience reach and engagement and support internal communication by maintaining SharePoint file structure.
  • Writing, Editing & Strategic Messaging: develop high-quality communications materials, conduct media scans, help in refining messages on key consumer, regulatory, and industry issues, and use Envoke for effective email communication distribution.
  • Consumer Communications & Engagement: help develop campaigns to increase brand awareness and educate consumers, assist in developing and generating editorial content and distributing key reports, newsletters, alerts, and consumer communications, and contribute to the planning and execution of RECA-hosted events.
  • Strategic Communications & Administration: provide support to senior leadership, participate in strategy sessions, enhance communication workflows, and recommend best practices for digital and print communications

Skills & qualifications

  • a degree or diploma in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline
  • 2-5 years of experience in communications or public relations
  • strong writing and editing skills; experience in regulatory or technical communications is an asset
  • experience with provincial and/or federal legislation is an asset
  • proficiency in website management (WordPress or similar CMS), email marketing, social media tools (Hootsuite), and content creation platforms
  • basic design and video production skills (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar)
  • strong research and analytical skills
  • ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with attention to detail and confidentiality
  • proactive, strategic mindset with a desire to grow in an advisory communications role
  • strong interpersonal skills; effective in both team settings and individual work

How to apply

If you think this might be the career opportunity for you, submit your cover letter and resume to Human Resources at hr@reca.ca by April 21, 2025. Please include Strategic Communications Associate 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.

About us

The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is Alberta’s regulator for residential real estate, commercial real estate, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage licensees. RECA is committed to the public interest by promoting the integrity of the industry and protecting consumers.

RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers, to provide services to facilitate the business of licensees, and to protect against, investigate, detect, and suppress fraud as it relates to the business of licensees. As the governing body, we are guided by our commitment to integrity, professionalism, mutual respect, transparency, collaboration, and communication.


The opportunity

At the Real Estate Council of Albert (RECA), we’re dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience in all our interactions. We’re looking for team members who share our values and are committed to protecting, informing and elevating Alberta’s real estate, property management, condominium management, and mortgage brokerage industries. If you share our passion and purpose, this might be the career opportunity for you.

We are looking for an experienced mortgage professional (Associate, Broker or Delegate of a Brokerage) with a passion for sharing your industry knowledge, a deep understanding of the legislation governing the mortgage brokerage industry. This role works tirelessly to maintain the integrity of the industry, providing confidential practice advisory services and resources to industry members.

The Regulatory Compliance Advisor plays a critical role in supporting the overall strategic plans by bringing awareness of RECA, our role and helping build trust and maintain professional standards within the industry. This role requires a level of comfort with presenting in public forums and a high level of industry expertise.  The Regulatory Compliance Advisor will inform and collaborate with external and internal partners, using their extensive expertise to prepare external communications, course content, recommendations, and other professional materials in the course of their role.

Our employees enjoy a dynamic hybrid work environment, with an emphasis on professional growth and work/life balance. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes a group health insurance plan, 3 weeks’ vacation, a health spending account, wellness spending account, and employer matching RRSP plan.

Role & responsibilities

Consulting with Brokers

  • respond to Broker inquiries in a timely manner with information, guidance and advisory services, helping them fulfil their responsibilities as per the Real Estate Act and Real Estate Act Rules
  • promote RECA as a trusted source of information regarding the Alberta mortgage brokerage industry

External Presentations to Brokerages & Industry Groups

  • conduct presentations on brokers and other industry members on industry standards
  • enhance awareness of RECA and their role with various stakeholders

Act as a RECA Resource

  • maintain and update various sources of information, reports, manuals and other industry publications for licensees, consumers and other stakeholders
  • assist in competency development, exam questions, and re-licensing course reviews
  • respond confidentiality in communications with industry professionals
  • support the Stakeholder Engagement Manager by liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • provide leadership, strategic insights and identify trends affecting industry members
  • perform additional tasks as assigned by the Stakeholder Relations Manager

Skills & qualifications

  • a minimum of 5 year’s experience as a mortgage associate, broker or delegate of a brokerage
  • university degree in a field of study related to licensing and regulation of professions (Law, Business Administration or Public Policy) or post-secondary education relevant to industry sectors regulated by RECA is considered an asset
  • previous experience in a regulatory environment is an asset

Other desired qualifications include:

  • in-depth knowledge of the Real Estate Act, Regulations, and Rules
  • familiarity with related legislation (e.g. Condominium Property Act, Residential Tenancies Act, consumer protection act, etc.)
  • broad understanding of the mortgage industry
  • strong interpretive, advisory and communication skills (oral and written)
  • experience in policy and legislation development would be an asset
  • problem solving and negotiation skills
  • flexibility in managing change and multiple priorities
  • leadership and sound judgment
  • project management skills and the ability to meet deadlines
  • analytical skills with pragmatic problem-solving
  • excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • detail oriented with proven customer service mindset
  • effective presentation skills (in-person and online)
  • ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Teams
  • ability to work with individuals from varied experiences and backgrounds

How to apply

If you think this is the job for you, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@reca.ca . The posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is placed. Please include “Regulatory Compliance Advisor” 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.

About us

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.

RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers, provide services to facilitate the business of licensees. Our work helps protect against, investigate, detect and suppress fraud in the real estate sectors we regulate. As the governing body, we are guided by our commitment to integrity, professionalism, mutual respect, transparency, collaboration and communication.


The opportunity

Are you a designated accounting professional, certified fraud examiner or certified internal auditor with a passion for sharing your experience and industry knowledge with others? Are you committed to upholding the ethics and integrity of the real estate, mortgage, condominium management, and property management services industries?  Do you enjoy analyzing information and communicating the results to relevant stakeholders?? RECA is looking for an organized, proactive self-starter ready to influence and educate licensees on compliance with relevant legislations and industry standards.

The Auditor plays a critical role in protecting consumers by proactively ensuring that brokerages comply with trust accounting requirements and that licensees have the knowledge and tools they need to conduct their business ethically and professionally. This role requires a technically savvy team player that is detail-oriented and who takes the initiative to complete tasks in a timely manner.

The Auditor encourages professional excellence and legislative compliance through practice reviews (audits), while also assisting brokerages in developing sound accounting practices that aligns with legislative requirements.

Our employees enjoy a dynamic hybrid work environment, with an emphasis on professional growth and work/life balance. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package that includes a group health insurance plan, 3 weeks’ vacation, a health spending account, wellness allowance, and employer matching RRSP plan, and an onsite gym.

Role & responsibilities

  • conduct field audits to review and analyze trust accounting requirements for brokerages
  • examine transaction files, office management procedures, accounting practices, completeness of documentation, and file management practices
  • identify and document legislative breaches and areas of improvement for the brokerage
  • share and discuss findings and recommendations with brokers in a constructive manner
  • prepare written reports for brokers, investigators, other RECA units or industry councils on audit findings, provision of recommendations or advice on industry standards and changes to legislation
  • ensuring brokers understand and take appropriate corrective actions
  • follow up with brokerages on identified gaps to confirm compliance
  • assist and advise the investigations unit with respect to accounting evidence, books and records
  • participate in industry training to remain up-to-date on current compliance practices
  • contribute to review of unit policies, audit program and relevant legislation as required
  • travel to conduct audits outside of Calgary – approximately six times on an annual basis. Trips are no longer than five weekdays (no weekends)

Skills & qualifications

  • a Canadian Professional Accounting designation, Certified Fraud Examiner or Certified Internal Auditor designation is required. Candidates nearing completion of these designations will also be considered
  • 3 to 5 years’ experience in an accounting or audit role that required review and analysis of general ledgers, bank reconciliations, trust accounts, income statements, and balance sheets
  • audit experience in a regulatory environment is preferred
  • experience in the real estate, condominium management, or mortgage brokerage industries is considered an asset

Other required qualifications include:

  • excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • strong attention to detail and analytical skills
  • diplomacy, conflict management, collaboration and decision-making skills
  • ability to work independently and take the initiative while contributing to a positive team environment
  • proficiency in Microsoft office suite such as excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and outlook, with an aptitude to learn new technologies
  • ability to work with individuals from varied – backgrounds and experiences
  • a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle to attend practice reviews throughout the province of Alberta

How to apply

If you think this is the job for you, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@reca.ca no later than April 16, 2025, 2024. Please include “Auditor” 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.

About us

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.

RECA’s mandate is to protect consumers, to provide services to facilitate the business of licensees, and to protect against, investigate, detect, and suppress fraud as it relates to the business of licensees. As the governing body, we are guided by our commitment to integrity, professionalism, mutual respect, transparency, collaboration, and communication.