Senior Trade Officer

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Working under the direction of the Managing Director of the Saskatchewan Singapore Office, the Senior Trade and Investment Officer is a locally-engaged employee of Global Affairs Canada providing services for the Government of Saskatchewan based in the Embassy of Canada in Manila under the general direction of the Program Manager. The Senior Trade and Investment Officer will:

• Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of the Province of Saskatchewan’s trade, investment, education and labour mobility activities.
• Facilitate Saskatchewan origin exports, work with local businesses and investors to attract foreign direct investment to Saskatchewan through the development of strategic relationships.
• Deliver targeted business development programs.
• Advance Saskatchewan’s labour mobility and education priorities in the Philippines.

 

AREA OF SELECTION  

This external selection process is open to all applicants eligible to legally work in the Philippines who meet all of the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date, including embassy employees and spouses of Canada-based staff.

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to the Philippines 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 based on merit. 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:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Commerce, Business Administration, International Relations, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Engineering, Sciences or a related field from a recognized university. An equivalent combination of education/training and experience may be considered.

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. 

• A minimum of five years’ experience in one of the following:
  • International business development; 
  • Foreign direct investment attraction;
  • International education; 
  • International labour mobility;
  • International relations
• Experience in project management;
• Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management and/or clients on international business issues.
• A  minimum  of  three  years’ recent* experience working with foreign companies, governments or non-profit organization.
• Experience working with customer management systems (CRM) and effective use of customer data and information

Recent is defined as within the last seven (7) years.

 

Competencies

All competencies will be assessed. All competencies must be met prior to appointment. 

• Organizational and Contextual 
  • Knowledge on organizing high level visits such as those of senior management and political or government representatives.
  • Knowledge of Canada’s key economic sectors, businesses, geographic regions, economic strengths and interests in the Philippines;
• Technical 
  • Knowledge of industry best practices in trade and investment, including strategies for attracting investment, promoting exports, influencing business decisions (e.g. investment, expansion, and relocation
• Research
• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• Organizational and Coordination
• Initiative and Action Oriented
• Written Communications
• Oral Interaction
• Networking and Alliance Building
• Working with Others and Horizontal Leadership
• Intercultural Proficiency
• Client Orientation
• 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.

• Advanced proficiency in Tagalog, both written and spoken.
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in international business development or international relations.
• Experience working in labour mobility or international education partnerships.
• Extensive experience providing advice to clients about conducting business abroad and in the Philippines.
• Experience in developing, planning and coordinating international trade events and business missions.
• Established network of key influencers and investors in industry, government and related organizations and associations in the Philippines.
• Experience working in the agriculture, agri-food or ag-tech industries and a developed network of investors relevant to those sectors.
• Understanding of the business advantages of investing in Canada.

 

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.

• Must be willing to travel within the Philippines and internationally; and
• Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e. evenings and weekends).

 

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. 

 

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 CSDPIP.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCIP@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 the Philippines 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 the Philippines 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 CSDPIP.Candidates-CandidatesetCandidats.PPSCIP@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 the Philippines,  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.