Business Analyst, International Trade

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Assessment accommodation

CONCURRENT SELECTION PROCESSES

Please note that this selection process is being run concurrently with selection process 22-EXT-EA-MR-1035383. Please do not apply on both processes. Application will only be considered once. Should a candidate apply on both processes, only the application with the later time stamp will be retained.

VERY IMPORTANT NOTE

In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a completed questionnaire. You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria for the initial screening, by answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples.

Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed on your responses in the screening questionaire.

VIDEO

A short 15 min bilingual video has been prepared to answer frequently asked questions and includes details about the assessment plan for this selection process.

Recording link: https://canada.webex.com/canada/ldr.php?RCID=b482379d7cb4f187b140e214ee66e48a

Password: 2022-Co-01

WORK LOCATION

As the majority of positions are expected to be located in the National Capital Region (Ottawa and Gatineau), preference may be given to those candidates that have identified their willingness to accept a position in the National Capital Region in addition to one or more Regional Office locations.

Positions may also become available in other cities across Canada.

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.

Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service offers challenging careers. Commerce Officers within the Trade Commissioner Service perform a variety of functions, including:

- Helping Canadian companies that have researched and selected their target markets meet their international business objectives through the provision of strategic advice and information, and by leveraging private and public sector networks;

- Analyzing, planning, implementing and promoting activities, initiatives or projects related to trade programs and services that support Canadian business as they engage in global commerce or that promote foreign direct investment in Canada; or

- Economic development analyses and other activities pertaining to international trade-related policies, negotiations, and legislation.

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 pools of fully or partially qualified candidates, to fill current (approximately 16* positions) and anticipated vacancies, for similar positions with various linguistic profiles, various work location and various tenures at Global Affairs Canada.
*Approximately 16+ positions between both selection processes (22-EXT-EA-MR-1035383 & 22-EXT-MR-1035385)

Positions to be filled: 16

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

ED1- Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the position (e.g., commerce, marketing, business administration, economics, international trade or another field related to the position).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

EX1- Relevant** experience working in a field related to (i) business development, (ii) international trade, (iii) foreign direct investment, or (iv) science, technology and innovation.

EX2 -Experience in analyzing and reporting on business, trade or economic matters.

EX3 -Experience working on business development related activities within a company or organization.

**Relevant experience is understood to mean experience normally acquired through performing a range of tasks working in a related field for a minimum of 6 months. The 6 months or more of experience does not need to be consecutive.

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

EDUCATION (Asset)

AE1- Master’s Degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

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

Various language requirements
English Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual.
The bilingual profile most sought will be BBB/BBB, but there will be some CBC/CBC and CCC/CCC.

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

K1- Knowledge of global economic trends that have an impact on how Canadian companies compete and succeed in international markets.

COMPETENCIES

C1 - Client Orientation
C2 - Effective interpersonal relations
C3 - Initiative
C4 - Influence and Alliance Building
C5 - Judgement
C6 - Reliability
C7 - Resiliency and Adaptability
C8 - Teamwork and Cooperation

ABILITIES

A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3 - Ability to plan, organize and implement projects or events.

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

EXPERIENCE (Asset)

AE1 - Experience working abroad.
AE2 - Experience providing services to clients.
AE3 - Experience with data analysis and manipulation
AE4 - Experience providing policy analysis
AE5 - Experience administering funding programs
AE6 - Experience in developing partnerships
AE7 - Experience in strategic planning

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

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 right fit candidate.

You will be required to provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/degree-equivalency.html

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.

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.

Any information provided or qualification may be verified through various sources.

The ability to communicate effectively in writing may be assessed using the candidate's application, as well as through the evaluation process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.