SENIOR ECONOMIC OFFICER, SHANGHAI

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With offices in Canadian embassies and consulates in Europe, Asia and the Americas, the Ministry of International Trade's, International Trade & Investment Offices are headed by people familiar with the needs of their particular market—and the business advantages Ontario can offer it. We are also an important resource for local economic development offices interested in attracting foreign investment or finding export markets.

Situated in the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai, China, a unique four-year opportunity exists with the Ministry to represent Ontario in Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang, and Hubei as well as the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions (referred to as the ‘territory' or ‘region').. Bring your strong knowledge of global economic development and trade issues to promote and project Ontario's image for business opportunities.

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About the job

In this high profile role, you will:

• work closely with provincial and federal colleagues around the world to drive investment, trade and science & technology opportunities for Ontario
• assist in determining specific priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations within the territory and within China more broadly
• propose to the ministry annual programming for the territory and implement as approved
• raise Ontario's international profile through strategic channels, including media, social media and speaking opportunities
• initiate and support incoming business delegations from Ontario
• actively support the planning and implementation of Ministerial and Premier-led trade missions
• provide advice to senior government and business leaders
• provide high-quality intelligence on the territory
• work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations, and academic institutions on opportunities to advance Ontario's interests in the territory and China

Note: you will be working at the Canadian Consulate General located in Shanghai, China.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• you have the ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Diplomatic Passport and Diplomatic Accreditation / Visa in host country (cannot hold citizenship of host country)
Note: the above-noted requirement will also apply to any family members that may accompany the successful candidate to the host country
• you are a Canadian Citizen
• you have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance from the Government of Canada
• you are able to undergo Medical / Fitness for Duty Assessment
• you are proficient in English and Mandarin

Industry Knowledge:

• you have extensive knowledge of Ontario's business, economic and innovation interests and objectives in the territory to attract investment and trade and build Ontario's innovation ecosystem
• you have sound knowledge of Ontario's and Chinese governments, economies, decision-making processes and business cultures
• you have knowledge of policy development, decision-making and program delivery processes

Stakeholder Management and Consultation Skills:

• you can provide high-level consultation, advice and recommendations to senior officials to promote Ontario's business interests in the territory
• you have negotiation skills to guide and influence stakeholder decisions
• you demonstrate a high degree of political acuity to understand Ontario and China's socio-economic and political issues and identify potential opportunities, issues and impacts

Project and Issues Management Skills:

• you have analytical and problem-solving skills to synthesize complex and sensitive material, and handle a wide range of business issues
• you have leadership and project management skills to lead complex projects and initiatives

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• you have interpersonal and oral communication skills to give presentations, chair meetings and represent the organization
• you have written communication skills to write high-level correspondence, briefing notes and reports

Computer Proficiency:

• you can prepare spreadsheets, correspondence, conduct research and prepare reports using computer software

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Additional information:

Note:

• T-CZ-106843/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.