Senior Economic Officer – International Opportunities (London, Munich, Paris, Tokyo)

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Effective, April 1, 2025, the new salary range for this position will be $103,051 to $158,763 per year in accordance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

NOTE - Please review the instructions below for applying to the appropriate competition.

Help Shape Ontario's Global Economic Future

We're hiring Senior Economic Officers (SEOs) to represent Ontario in key international markets: London, Munich, Paris, and Tokyo. In these high-impact roles, you'll promote Ontario's trade and investment interests, build strategic partnerships, and provide expert advice on complex economic issues.

If you have a strong understanding of global markets and a passion for international business, this is your opportunity to make a real difference..

To access the job postings, please see the links in the opportunities section

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas.
• On-the-job training to support your success in the role.

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About the job

As a Senior Economic Officer, you'll work with provincial, federal, and international partners to position Ontario as a top destination for investment and trade. You'll lead strategic initiatives, support trade missions, host delegations, and raise Ontario's profile through media and outreach. Your insights will help shape policy and drive economic growth across borders.

About the Team

You'll be part of the International Representation Branch within the Trade and International Engagement Division — a dynamic team that connects Ontario to the world.

With offices in Canadian embassies and consulates across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, our Trade and Investment Offices are led by experts who understand the unique needs of their markets — and the competitive advantages Ontario offers. We're also a key resource for local economic development teams looking to attract foreign investment or expand into global markets.

Want to learn more?
Join our information session on November 6th from 10am to 10:45am to hear directly from the hiring manager about the role, the team, and what it's like working at the Ministry. Please Register Here

**Attendance at the session is optional and will have no impact on hiring decisions.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• you are a Canadian Citizen
• you have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance from the Government of Canada
• you have the ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Diplomatic Passport and Diplomatic Accreditation / Visa in host country (cannot hold citizenship of host country)
• you are able to undergo Medical / Fitness for Duty Assessment

Explore the Opportunities

Click the links below to view and apply for each of the four positions. Each posting includes full details about the role, location, and how to apply.

Senior Economic Officer – Paris
Location: Canadian Embassy, Paris, France
Language Requirement: English and French

Represent Ontario in France and lead initiatives that drive investment, trade, and innovation. You'll work with government and business leaders, support trade missions, and raise Ontario's profile through strategic outreach.

  Apply to Paris Posting

Senior Economic Officer – Munich
Location: Consulate of Canada, Munich, Germany
Language Requirement: English and German

Represent Ontario in Germany and build partnerships that support trade, investment, and innovation. You'll provide market intelligence, support missions, and engage with key stakeholders.

  Apply to Munich Posting

Senior Economic Officer – Tokyo
Location: Canadian Embassy, Tokyo, Japan
Language Requirement: English and Japanese

Represent Ontario in Japan and drive opportunities in trade and investment. You'll lead strategic initiatives, support high-level missions, and strengthen Ontario's presence in Asia.

  Apply to Tokyo Posting

Senior Economic Officer – London
Location: Canadian High Commission, London, England

Represent Ontario in the UK and promote our province as a hub for global business. You'll lead programming, support delegations, and provide high-level advice to advance Ontario's interests.

  Apply to London Posting

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer  accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please  contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

Note:

• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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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:
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