Senior Economic Officer, San Francisco

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With offices in Canadian diplomatic missions in strategic economic development markets across the globe, including in Europe, Asia and North America, the Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation's International Marketing Centres are led by dynamic professionals who are familiar with the needs of their market territory and the trade and investment potential it holds for Ontario. The Centres are an important resource for the government of Ontario; as well as Ontario communities interested in attracting foreign investment; Ontario companies looking to access new export markets; and companies from the overseas market territory for finding investment and import success with Ontario.

Situated in the Canadian Consulate General in San Francisco, a unique three-year opportunity exists with the Ministry to represent Ontario in California. Bring your strong knowledge of global economic development and trade issues, knowledge of the market potential of the territory and international business experience to promote Ontario's image for business opportunities, actively develop trade, investment and innovation collaboration opportunities unique to this market and support the Ministry and the government of Ontario with visiting delegations and VIPs.

In addition to a competitive salary, compensation includes benefits including eligible relocation expenses, an appropriate housing assistance and a foreign service premium.

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About the job

In this high profile role, you will:

• determine priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations in California and within the broader San Francisco International Marketing Centre territory (which also includes Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii) with a focus on specific market, sector strengths and opportunities
• propose to the Ministry annual strategies and programming, focussing on specific market and sector priorities and implement as approved
• network with media and business community contacts to advance Ontario's trade, investment and innovation mandate abroad and to raise the profile of Ontario generally
• provide advice and on the ground and in-market assistance to senior government and business leaders as well as Ontario business delegations
• provide high-quality intelligence on California and the broader International Marketing Centre territory
• work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations, and academic institutions to advance Ontario's investment, trade and innovation mandate abroad

Note: you will be working at the Consulate General of Canada in San Francisco, California.

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• you are a Canadian Citizen
• you have the ability to obtain Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) clearance and pass medical examination

Industry Knowledge

• you have extensive knowledge of Ontario's business and economic interests and objectives in California and the IMC's territory to attract investment and trade
• you have sound knowledge of Ontario and host government, 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 California and the IMC's territory
• you have negotiation skills to guide and influence stakeholder decisions
• you demonstrate a high degree of political acuity to understand Ontario and California/IMC's socio-economic and political issues and identify potential 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 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

Note: the territory covered by the International Marketing Centre includes California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii.

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Additional information:

Note:

• As a result of the recently agreed to AMAPCEO collective agreement, a new job evaluation system will be implemented on October 1, 2013 and the job code identified in this posting is subject to revision. In the new job evaluation system, the classification level of this position has not yet been determined.

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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.