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.
Join Ontario's Global Trade Team in TokyoWith offices in Canadian Diplomatic Missions in Europe, Asia and the Americas, the Ministry of Citizenship, Immigration and 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 Embassy, a unique three-year opportunity exists with the Ministry to represent Ontario in Tokyo, Japan. Bring your strong knowledge of global economic development and trade issues to promote and project Ontario's image for business opportunities.
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
• Actively promote Ontario as a destination for foreign direct investment and as a partner for international trade.
• Assist in determining specific priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations with Japan
• Propose to the Ministry annual programming for Japan 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 Japan
• Work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations, and academic institutions on opportunities to advance Ontario's interests in Japan
Note: you will be working at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• you have the ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Diplomatic Passport and Diplomatic Accreditation / Visa / Official ID 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 and pass a Medical / Fitness for Duty Assessment
• you are proficient in English as well as oral and written Japanese. Proficiency level will be verified by an Ontario Public Service approved evaluator.
Industry Knowledge:
• you have extensive knowledge of Ontario's business, economic and innovation interests and objectives in Japan to attract investment and trade and build Ontario's innovation ecosystem
• you have sound knowledge of Ontario's and Japan 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 Japan
• you have negotiation skills to guide and influence stakeholder decisions
• you demonstrate a high degree of political acuity to understand Ontario's and Japan'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
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!
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
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