Trade and Investment Officer, BC (Consulate General of Canada)

Job Description

Selection Process Nº: 156687-6
Salary: 561,516,777 VND
Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Vietnam
Job Function: Officer
Classification: LE - O1
Location: the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 2 January, 2024 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +7:00

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Managing Director-British Columbia ASEAN Office, the position is required to help develop and implement strategies to increase British Columbia exports to Vietnam.

The Commercial Officer is also assigned business sectors and provides business services and advice to companies from British Columbia active in those sectors. The Commercial Officer also refers business opportunities in Vietnam to British Columbia clients.

The Commercial Officer builds and maintains a network of local business contacts, develops business plans for assigned sectors, plans and delivers events or other activities that promote British Columbia’s trade and investment priorities, (for example, organizing delegations of British Columbia companies to tradeshows and business matchmaking in Vietnam), manages budgets, supports administrative activities as directed and meets performance targets and outcomes.

The Commercial Officer also acquires knowledge about the commercial and economic characteristics of the market in Vietnam in their assigned sectors, which includes knowledge of: activities and interests of Vietnamese companies; products, services and technology; business trends; regulations and government priorities; business processes and procedures; and import patterns.

Area of Selection:

This position is open to candidates who hold documentation allowing them to work in Vietnam without restriction, who meet the essential qualifications, and whose applications are received by the closing date and time.

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City 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

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process.

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or a combination of education and work experience.

Language:

High proficiency in English communication, both written and spoken.
High proficiency in Vietnamese, both written and spoken.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years experience in the following:

Experience in international business development, or foreign direct investment attraction;
Experience managing client and stakeholder relationships and in providing business service support to customers/ clients;
Experience in project management;
Experience supporting or coordinating major trade shows and MICE events in Vietnam
Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management and/or clients on international business issues.
Experience working with foreign companies
Experience supporting trade missions or foreign delegations
Experience working as part of a trade and investment team and contributing to team objectives and outcomes.

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the factors that influence international business success;
Knowledge of business trends and recent developments in Vietnam and ASEAN;
Knowledge of major trade shows in Vietnam;
Knowledge of bi-lateral trade and investment flows between Canada and Vietnam;
Knowledge of the import/export requirements of Canada and Vietnam.

Competencies:

Effective interpersonal skills;
Sound judgement;
Initiative;
Achievement-orientation;
Teamwork;
Client-focus orientation.

Abilities:

Effective communication skills (both written and verbal), strong presentation skills with experience in public speaking.
Secure, prepare for, conduct, and provide follow-up to business development meetings with exporters to Vietnam.
Experience in developing, planning and coordinating international trade shows and business missions.
Establish and sustain a network of relationships beneficial to businesses and citizens of British Columbia.
Critical thinking, conduct research, analyze information and provide strategic advice.
Manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
Scheduling, administration and logistics planning for visiting trade missions and delegations.

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.

A minimum of five years’ experience in international business development or foreign direct investment attraction.
Knowledge and experience supporting Canadian exports to Vietnam and Southeast Asia, including via trade shows, business events, introductions or administration of trade missions.

Operational Requirements:

Must be willing to travel 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, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period. Please note that the Consulate General of Canada does not sponsor any work permit applications to the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA).
Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
Other conditions of employment: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport and visa for international travel and/or travel to Canada.

How to Apply

Apply Here

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). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the 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 be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
Applications which do not include all of 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 LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
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 who succeeded all of the assessments.
Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City 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.
As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
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 LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. 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 Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City 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.
*Starting Annual Salary - Before tax and social insurance scheme contributions (Canadian or Vietnamese, as applicable); and 13th month bonus; salary is non-negotiable