Advisor, Trade Commissioner Service

Important messages

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Please ensure you read all poster notes thoroughly as they contain important information that will be required in the application process. Failure to read the notes and follow the instructions could result in your application missing critical information and having insufficient information for the assessment board to complete your assessment resulting in your elimination from the process.

**The assessment board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is insufficient to say that you have the required qualifications, to refer to your resume, 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.**

PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS: As part of your application, you must complete pre-screening questions.

FOR EACH CRITERION/QUESTION, please provide the following MANDATORY information:
1 - Name of the company or organization where the experience was acquired.
2 - Title of the position occupied and duration for which you exercised the functions.
3 - Specific details of tasks, projects or accomplishments demonstrating the experience was acquired.

The answers provided to the screening questions will be the main source of information used to evaluate applicants. Failure to provide complete answers may result in job applications being screened out from further consideration in this process. Applicants will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

"Asset qualifications" could be used either at the screening phase or to determine which candidate will be appointed. Therefore, if candidates meet the asset qualifications, they should also describe in the related screening questions how they meet these qualifications using detailed and concrete examples.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Your ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed from your cover letter, resume and application.

Candidates may be eliminated at any point during the selection process if they fail to demonstrate any of the essential criteria through their behaviour, for example, through: communications with Human Resources, other informal communications, selection interview, reference check etc.

Work environment

The Government of Canada has set an ambitious agenda to make Canada the most globally connected economy in the world. Global Affairs Canada, and its Trade Commissioner Service, is a key part of that agenda supporting Canadian companies to grow internationally and diversify their exports. The Trade Commissioner Service has on-the-ground presence in 161 cities worldwide and offices in regions across Canada.

For more than 120 years, the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) has been helping companies navigate international markets. Do you see yourself as action-oriented, collaborative and committed to supporting the success of Canadian business abroad? If you answered yes, the TCS is hiring.

For further information on the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, please visit http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/

Intent of the process

This process will be used to create a pool of fully or partially qualified candidates to draw from in the event of future vacancies within Global Affairs Canada offices in Canadian cities previously cited. Positions will have various language requirements and linguistic profiles (i.e. English 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.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 350 words (maximum) "In a business letter format, your cover letter should describe the unique qualifications you have to offer to the Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service as well as the reasons that motivate you to apply for this position and which lead you to consider that you would be the best candidate."

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

EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in a field related to the requirements of the position (eg, commerce, marketing, business administration, economics, international trade, and international development).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
Experience in providing service to clients.

Experience in developing action plans or proposals.

Experience in planning and organizing business development projects, events or initiatives.

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

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative - level BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, 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 operational capacity.
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 international business development action plans.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
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)

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

Degree equivalency

Certified International Trade Professional designation (FITT).

EXPERIENCE:
Significant * experience in business development activities.

Experience in international business development and trade promotion.

Experience in analyzing commercial issues, or developing commercial policies.

Experience working as a Trade Commissioner at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) or in an economic development focused organization.

*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.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Willingness to travel in Canada.
Willingness to 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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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