Advisor, Trade Commissioner Service

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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 use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

**The assessment board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications, or to list your current duties. When completing the screening questions, candidates must clearly demonstrate, using clear and concrete examples, how they meet essential and asset qualifications.**

Intent of the process

Immediate need: 1 position to be staffed on a determinate basis with an English Essential linguistic profile.

This process will be used to create a pool of fully and partially qualified candidates to draw from in the event of future vacancies within Global Affairs Canada with various linguistic profiles (i.e. English essential, French essential, Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC), which may vary according to the position being staffed. Tenures may vary according to the position (Indeterminate, Specified Period, Acting appointment, Assignment, Secondment). We therefore encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
Graduation with a degree* from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field related to the requirements of the position (e.g. commerce, marketing, business administration, economics, and international trade or development) or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

*Degree is a baccalaureate or higher level degree, as established by educational authorities.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

Significant** experience in business development activities.

Experience in analyzing information.

Experience in providing service to clients.

Experience in developing action plans and proposals.

Experience in planning and organizing business development projects and initiatives.

Experience in developing and delivering presentations to clients or partners.

Experience in developing and effectively managing networks of clients, partners or stakeholders.

**Significant experience is understood to mean the breadth, depth and diversity of experience normally acquired through performing a broad range of complex tasks that is typically acquired through filling one or more officer level positions for at least three (3) years.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:
Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Certified International Trade Professional designation (FITT)

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in international business development and trade promotion.

Experience in analyzing trade or economic issues, or developing trade/business policies.

Experience working abroad for a minimum of 1 year.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of global economic trends that have an impact on how Canadian companies compete and succeed in international markets.

Knowledge of federal government programs and services available to assist Canadian companies pursuing international business opportunities.

ABILITIES:

Ability to research and analyze international business development operational capacity at the microeconomic and macroeconomic level (firm/regional industry sector).

Ability to provide strategic advice to companies on their international business plans and on how to access related government services.

Ability to develop and implement regional sectoral action plans.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

Client service orientation

Teamwork and cooperation

Effective interpersonal relations

Initiative

Judgement

Reliability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel in Canada

Work overtime on short notice

Holder of valid driver’s license

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

- Candidates must submit their application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via this portal will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented prior to the closing date and accepted by the hiring manager.

- For this selection process, it is our intention to communicate with candidates via email. This will include communication of screening results and invitations to assessments. To that end, candidates must include a valid email address in their application. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that this address is functional and that it accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). It is also the candidate's responsibility to ensure accurate information is provided and updated as required.

- A written examination may be administered.

- An interview may be administered.

- Reference checks may be sought.

- Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

- A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

- Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

- Candidates who are invited to an interview who do not currently maintain a valid secret security clearance must email these two completed forms to within 72 hours following their interview.
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tbsf-fsct/330-23-eng.asp
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tbsf-fsct/330-60-eng.asp

- Candidates who fail to confirm their attendance at our written exam and/or interview will be considered withdrawn from the process.

- If a candidate is no longer interested in this position and has chosen to voluntarily withdraw, they must notify as soon as possible.

- Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

- Candidates are advised that an exam and/or interview will only be rescheduled under these exceptional circumstances:
o Medical reason with certificate;
o Pre-arranged travel with proof;
o Pre-scheduled training with proof;
o Pre-arranged exam/interview for another Government of Canada staffing process with proof;
o Death in the family;
o Other exceptional reason deemed acceptable by the Selection Board (e.g. Jury Duty, etc.).

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.