TRADE COMMISSIONER

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED DIRECTLY VIA JOBS.GC.CA WILL BE ACCEPTED

Applications submitted by email will not be accepted. You must apply on-line through www.jobs.gc.ca.

How to apply:
We’re taking a unique approach to finding top talent. To apply for this process:
• you don’t need to provide a cover letter (just a résumé)
• you must answer some pre-screening questions online
• you must answer four qualifying questions that will be assessed

When answering the pre-screening questions for the education and experience requirements listed under "essential qualifications" and "asset qualifications", you must provide two (2) specific examples to clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualification. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties is not enough. Instead, provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. We’ll only use your résumé as a secondary source of information. If you don’t clearly demonstrate that you have the required experience, we won’t ask for additional information and you may be screened out.

You must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. Asset qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some qualifications will be assessed throughout your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being screened out.

*Please note that your application will be used to assess your ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Work environment

Our organization offers a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture, and where innovation is valued.

Global Affairs Canada is committed to promoting and supporting values such as equitable treatment, accommodation and an environment free from harassment and discrimination as well as encouraging and supporting employees to work at their full potential.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) positions on a term basis.

Future needs: A pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff identical or similar positions within Global Affairs Canada. Tenures and official language requirements may vary according to the positions being staffed.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 business administration, commerce, finance, economics, marketing, accounting, international affairs or other field related to the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Significant experience* in international business, investment promotion, trade promotion, economic development, or business development;
• Significant experience* in developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance program or policy objectives;
• Significant experience* in drafting reports, presentations or briefing materials for senior management**;
• Significant experience* in providing service to clients.

*Significant in this area refers to a level of experience that is normally obtained with three years or more experience.

**Senior Management is understood to mean officials at the Director level and above.

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).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year experience working as a Trade Commissioner at Global Affairs Canada (GAC), or a minimum of five years of experience doing international trade and/or investment attraction work for any level of government;
• Experience in analyzing trade, investment, or economic issues; or developing trade or business policies

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willing to work in an office in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta (this is not a remote work position).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to travel in Canada;
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice;
• Holder of valid driver’s license.

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

Various language requirements
English Essential; Bilingual Imperative (BBB/BBB)

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 government programs supporting Canadian exporters.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide strategic advice to companies on their international business plans and on how to access related government services;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Client focus;
• Teamwork and cooperation;
• Network and alliance building;
• Initiative;
• Judgement.

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

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

• Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
• A qualified candidate may be offered the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications. However, asset criteria are desirable and may be invoked at any point of the staffing process by the hiring manager, including for being a deciding factor in choosing the candidate.
• The board members may retain a certain number of applicants for further assessment, based on a top-down approach, random selection or based on some of the assets qualifications.
• All criteria could be assessed throughout the process, including by using email communications and your application.
• You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at www.cicic.ca
• Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
• Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact successful candidates when the screening process is completed.

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.