SUMMARY OF DUTIES The Consulate General of Canada in New York is hiring a Senior Trade Officer who plans, develops, and implements initiatives to drive Foreign Direct Investment into Canada. This includes developing and implementing FDI promotion strategies, fostering relationships with target contacts and clients, and delivering outcomes in support of the overall international business development objectives of the consulate.
Under the direction of the Consul and Trade Commissioner, the position contributes to the successful delivery of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) - www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca - which is a network of more than 1,000 trade professionals working in Canadian embassies, high commissions, and consulates located in 160 cities worldwide. It helps Canadian companies grow and operate internationally by connecting them with qualified contacts, business opportunities, and providing key information to help them succeed in markets around the world. The Trade Commissioner Service also works closely with Canada's investment promotion agency (Invest in Canada - https://www.investcanada.ca ), to help attract Foreign Direct Investment into Canada. In the United States, the Trade Commissioner Service has 16 offices, including the Embassy of Canada to the U.S.
AREA OF SELECTION This selection process is open to all applicants, who are residing and legally authorized to work in USA, who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in New York does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS All essential qualifications will be assessed. Methods of assessments and screening of candidates may include but are not limited to: verification of credentials, resume and letters of presentation; interviews, exams and practical tests; presentations or other types of assessments.
Education This position requires:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to the duties required by the position (such as business, economics, engineering, public affairs, law, and/or foreign relations) or a degree from an accredited university and a minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
Note: Candidates will be required to provide proof of their education
Language The Following languages and proficiency levels are required for this job. Candidates will be formally assessed or requested to provide proof of certification on these levels.
- An advanced proficiency level (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking) in English.
Experience In order to perform the duties relevant to this job, the following experience is required.
- Three years cumulative recent* experience delivering outcomes in international business development, international sales or foreign direct investment attraction in one or more of the following sectors: ICT, Life Sciences/health
- Experience in managing client and stakeholder relationships and in providing client service support to customers/clients.
- Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management on international business issues.
*Recent is defined as within the last seven years.
Competencies All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment.
- Theoretical Knowledge of the factors that influence foreign direct investment, expansion and relocation decisions for American companies looking at opening subsidiaries abroad.
- Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
- Planning
- Focus on Quality and Detail
- Initiative and Action Orientation
- Networking and Alliance Building
- Client Orientation
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Judgment and Discretion
*For more information on competencies:
Competency Dictionary ASSET QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
- Ability to work in French.
- Successful completion of a Master's degree or graduate degree in a field related to the position (as defined above).
- Having an established network of contacts in a field related to the position (as defined above).
- Knowledge and understanding of Canadian industries.
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Operational requirements will be assessed on a ``meet/does not meet`` basis and can be used to determine right fit of a candidate for the position.
- Hours of Work: Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with Locally-Engaged Staff regulations of 37.5 hours per week.
- Overtime: Willingness to work overtime on occasion, sometimes on short notice.
- Travel: This position requires travel within the region and occasional travel to Canada.
- Location of work: Employees must be able to work in person in the office at the Consulate General of Canada in New York.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position. They are to be maintained throughout the employment period.
- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS Locally engaged employees at Canadian missions in the United States are encouraged to apply. Please note that management may consider different staffing approaches, including deployment, based on operational requirements and management discretion.
We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, long term disability and a retirement savings plan. Please find a summary of our benefits package and information on employment eligibility at: Jobs at our offices in the United States
HOW TO APPLY Follow the below instructions to ensure your application can be considered.
- You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
- Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the above job poster.
- You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the qualifications of the vacancy. You must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the qualification in each question box. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
- Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may (or may not) be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
- Applications which do not include all the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
- Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to [email protected] prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
- * If you are in a partially or fully qualified pool for a similar position with our mission, please include the process number and all relevant details in your application.
IMPORTANT NOTES Carefully review the following:
- Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
- Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
- Reference checks may be sought for candidates.
- Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in New York does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
- Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated (during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at [email protected] to request specialized accommodation (a modification made to the standard assessment conditions, allowing individuals with disabilities to demonstrate their abilities on an assessment by removing barriers related to their specific needs ). All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
- The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Consulate General of Canada in New York, which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
