Senior Political and Economic Officer

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Embassy of Canada to Norway is seeking to fill a Senior Political and Economic Officer position for the Political-Economic program. 

The Senior Political and Economic Officer will support the Political and Economic Section’s work to advocate for Canadian priorities and deepen the strong and rapidly growing Canada-Norway relationship. Under the general direction of the Political and Economic Counsellor, the Officer monitors and prepares analyses and reports on various political and economic developments on a range of topics related to the promotion of Canadian interests that could touch on foreign policy and economic files and domestic dynamics in Norway. The position requires undertaking research, liaising with relevant partners, preparing reports and analyses, and supporting briefings for the Embassy of Canada to Norway and clients in Ottawa. As part of the Political and Economic team, the Officer will participate in the planning and execution of high-level visits, engagement with Canadian experts, and others. 

The Officer will require expert knowledge of Norwegian politics, domestic and economic affairs, understanding of Canada’s policy priorities and foreign policy objectives, and appreciation of the current global geopolitical context. The Officer will also be responsible to monitor the Norwegian language media (press, social media, television as needed) and summarize and share relevant information to feed into analyses and reports. Through strategic advice, analytical contributions and program execution, the Officer will contribute to advance Canada’s political and economic interests in Norway and recommend opportunities to deepen collaboration in emerging and existing cooperation areas of the bilateral relationship (e.g., as varied as defence, energy, AI, etc.). 

The position requires establishing working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including Norwegian government officials, think tanks and institutes, academia, civil society, diplomatic missions, etc. The Officer could be called upon to represent the Embassy of Canada at events and conferences. Under the supervision of the Political and Economic Counsellor, the position would require holding bilateral discussions with Norwegian interlocutors and undertaking coordination with other diplomatic missions. 

Additionally, the Officer will support the Embassy on policy, analysis, programmes, communications (e.g., support to develop social media content to promote Canadian initiatives and interests in Norway), and support for visits by Canadian officials to Norway. The position would require travel, mostly in Norway.

The Officer will apply a cross-cutting approach to work with other embassy programs to maximize collaboration and effectiveness, including colleagues working on areas such as trade, defence and communications, which will require close collaboration, including on economic policy.

 

AREA OF SELECTION

This selection process is open to all applicants, who are residing and legally authorized to work in Norway, including Embassy employees, Canada-based staff spouses and their dependent children, who meet all the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date.  

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Norway does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or other factor. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

 

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:

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent degree from a legally recognized university in a field relevant to international affairs, political science, economics, or commerce;

OR 

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.*

*An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience is defined as a university degree in any field with 2 years of recent work experience (within the past 8 years) in leading or contributing to foreign and/or domestic public policy with an international focus, in addition to the below outlined required 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 at these levels. 

 

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 CSDPEA.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCEA@international.gc.ca 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:

• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Norway does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
• 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 Embassy of Canada to Norway 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 CSDPEA.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCEA@international.gc.ca 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 Embassy of Canada to Norway,  which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.
• The Government of Canada has established a multiple step salary scale as well as Terms and Conditions tailored to each country’s local labor environment. The Government of Canada does not negotiate salaries. Competitive benefits in line with local practices for each country are also provided in the gross compensation package.