Practice Advisor

AREA OVERVIEW
The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA) is the provincial professional organization that represents the interests of 15,000+ REALTORS® and 10 regional real estate boards/associations province-wide.

Based in Calgary, the association’s mission is to provide strategic leadership through AREA’s member-centric advocacy, professional development, and provincial services to advance the Alberta real estate profession and our members’ success.

KEY COMPONENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION

Scope

• The Practice Advisor is responsible for providing real estate practice advice, guidance, and support to AREA members, promoting provincial best practice standards, and advancing professionalism across the industry.


• This role serves as a trusted subject matter expert and key resource to members, supporting informed decision-making, regulatory awareness, and consistent application of professional standards.


• The Practice Advisor works collaboratively across internal departments and with external stakeholders to advance AREA’s objectives. This includes contributing to communications, professional development, and member services initiatives, while supporting the continuous evolution of practice resources, tools, and education.
  

Key Responsibilities

Member Advisory & Practice Support

• Provide timely, accurate, and practical real estate practice advice to Alberta REALTORS®


• Respond to member inquiries related to practice, compliance considerations, and best practices, ensuring consistency with applicable legislation, rules, and standards


• Interpret and explain complex practice scenarios in a clear, practical, and member-focused manner


• Support members in navigating ethical considerations and professional obligations


• Respond to or triage consumer inquiries, ensuring they are directed to the appropriate regulatory or resolution channels


• Provide general information on real estate practices without offering legal or regulatory determination

Industry Guidance & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Liaise with regulatory bodies, Boards/associations, and industry stakeholders to promote consistent interpretation and application of real estate practices


• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams (communications, professional development, member services) to ensure aligned messaging and support


• Participate in cross-functional initiatives that enhance member experience and professional standards

Leadership & Content Development

• Identify emerging trends, risks, and recurring practice issues within the industry


• Translate trends into actionable insights, contributing to:
  •    Practice articles and bulletins
  •    Newsletters and member communications
  •    Webinars, education sessions, and podcasts
  •    Social media content


• Act as a subject matter expert in the development and delivery of educational programming (e.g., AREA Learn)

Forms & Practice Resources Management

• Support the development, review, and maintenance of AREA’s real estate forms catalogue


• Coordinate publication processes and manage relationships with third-party service providers


• Ensure forms and resources remain current, legally aligned, and reflective of industry best practices

Resource Library & Education Support

• Draft, edit, and maintain practice resources and guidance materials


• Ensure all content is accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with: Real Estate Act Rules, REALTOR® Code, Provincial MLS® System Listing and Practice Rules


• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of professional development offerings

Committee Support

• Facilitate the Change Management Group Committee (CMG), including coordinating meetings and logistics, preparing agendas and materials, and leading discussions and capturing feedback


• Support the review and evolution of rules, forms, and practice standards through structured stakeholder input    

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the real estate industry in a senior or advisory capacity (e.g., broker, manager, mentor, or practice advisor)


• Minimum 5 years of experience as a licensed real estate professional in Alberta


• Strong working knowledge of: Real Estate Act Rules (Alberta), REALTOR® Code, Provincial MLS® System Listing and Practice Rules, AREA standard real estate forms and transaction practices 


• Demonstrated commitment to advancing professionalism and best practices within the industry


• Experience in education, training, or content development is an asset


• Willingness to park real estate license (if applicable)

Working Conditions

• In-office work environment


• Occasional evenings and weekend work required to support events, education sessions, or member needs


• Occasional travel within Alberta