Job Description

a) Senior Trade Officer b) Senior Investment Officer

Salary: SGD 119,928.62 per annum (includes 13th & 14th month bonus) + benefit package, non-negotiable (please see Other Information below) 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 the High Commission of Canada in Singapore. Job Function: Officer Classification: LE-O2 Location: High Commission of Canada in Singapore Number of Vacancies: (1) Senior Trade Officer and (1) Senior Investment Officer Closing date for application: 4 September, 2022 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +8:00

Summary of Duties: Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) is a worldwide network of professionals in international business development (IBD), with preferred access to business knowledge and contacts, who are committed to advancing Canadian commercial and economic interests abroad. The TCS provides strategic market information and market access solutions to Canadian companies looking to export, invest abroad, or develop innovation and R&D partnerships. The TCS also assists foreign companies planning to invest in Canada or current investors looking to expand their operations in Canada. These positions contribute to the delivery of the IBD program at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore by delivering services to clients in accordance with TCS policies and guidelines, and Government of Canada policies and priorities for international trade, investment, and innovation. All Government of Canada employee activities are governed by the Government of Canada’s Code of Values and Ethics. Under the direct supervision of the Senior Trade Commissioner or other Trade Commissioner, the Senior Trade/Investment Officer’s major responsibilities include:

• Promoting trade, investment, and innovation collaboration between Canada and Singapore;

• Supporting and contributing to the delivery of the IBD program at the High Commission of Canada to assist Canadian companies in their international business endeavours in key sectors such as life sciences, sciences technology and innovation (STI), Information and Communications Technology (ICT), and/or working with foreign companies to facilitate Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Canada;

• Providing strategic advice and troubleshooting (including market access advice and business leads) to support Canadian clients pursuing business development activities in Singapore;

• Providing advice, expertise and recommendations to the Senior Trade Commissioner and/or Head of Mission as the focal point of contact on trade opportunities, program implementation, policies, market intelligence and official visits and events in sector of responsibility;

• Conducting research and analysis of trends, local developments, emergent opportunities and sector priorities that are relevant to the Trade program;

• Establishing and maintaining a network of contacts in the public and private sector in Singapore to stay abreast of local developments, and identify commercial opportunities;

• Performing other related duties that support the overall work of the Trade Program.
  

Area of Selection: All employees of the High Commission of Canada in Singapore and the general public who meet all the essential requirements and who currently possess the right to work in Singapore.

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to Singapore 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 an accredited college or university in a related field, including but not limited to: commerce, international business, finance, and economics, or an acceptable combination of education, training and work experience.
  

Language:

• Professional fluency in English (oral and written)
  

Experience: Minimum 3 years of recent relevant experience in all of the following areas:

• International business development or foreign direct investment attraction;
• Experience in developing relationships with clients and stakeholders, including preparing for and conducting meetings with internal and external contacts;
• Experience in planning programs with minimal supervision for at least one of the following: clients and partners, high-profile visits, trade shows, roundtable networking events, trade delegations;
• Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings and written reports to management and/or clients on international business issues.

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 or in-person, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of business market opportunities and local business practices in Singapore.
• Knowledge of the Government of Canada’s priorities and approach related to international business development and investment.
• Knowledge of international business development practices, including excellence in client service delivery, market research and competitive intelligence gathering.

Abilities / Competencies:

• Strong client focus: ability to manage client and stakeholder relationships and provide client service support to customers.
• Excellent judgment to set priorities, decision making, plan, organize and implement plans with minimum direction.
• Ability to provide strategic advice, prepare briefings, do research, gather market intelligence and write reports to management and/or clients on international business issues.
• Ability to network and develop alliances with key contacts, including through social media networking and research.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Teamwork/strong interpersonal skills.

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.

• Experience within a diplomatic mission or international organization.
• Experience working in, or working with companies in one of the following areas: life sciences, sciences technology and innovation (STI), Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
• Professional experience related to Foreign Direct Investment attraction.
• Ability to speak and write in French.
• Master’s level degree in a field related to international business development.

Operational Requirements:

• Working hours are Monday to Thursday, 08:00-16:30 and 08:00-13:30 on Fridays
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice on occasion;
• Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends); and
• May be required to travel on occasion.

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.

• 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: (if required)
  

Special Request from Mission / Additional Comments:

How to Apply

• Only applications submitted via VidCruiter ( https://staffing-les.international.gc.ca/en/careers/a-senior-trade-officer-b-senior-investment-officer-spore-83741-en /) 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 whose 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 High Commission of Canada to Singapore 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.

• 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 openings at the High Commission of Canada to Singapore 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.
  

Other Information: Benefit package includes:
1. Paid overtime;
2. Eighteen (18) days of paid vacation leave per year for fewer than 10 years of service and Twenty-Two (22) days of paid vacation leave per year for 10 or more years of service;
3. 13th and 14th month of base salary (prorated) payable in December;
4. Contributions to Central Provident Fund Board; and,
5. Insurance coverage for clinical, specialist, hospitalisation, dental and term life.

Selection Procedures:

The selection process consists of a review of all applications to ensure compliance to all essential qualifications (education, language, experience, knowledge and abilities/competencies). Only those applicants who meet the Essential Requirements will be contacted for further assessment on the Rated Requirements.

The High Commission of Canada in Singapore is committed to conducting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes.

Reference verifications shall be conducted as part of the hiring process.