Job Description

Summary of Duties:  

Under the general direction of the Senior Trade Commissioner Manager, the incumbent is a Trade Commissioner responsible for responding to Canadian Trade Commissioner Service client requests.  

The incumbent will also be responsible for proposing, planning and leading on trade and innovation initiatives, in consultation with the trade team and management in the areas of Science, Technology and Innovation including the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sectors. Responsibilities for other sectors or thematic areas may also constitute the job package. 

The incumbent is responsible for developing an export strategy to promote Canadian products and services, offer access to research, technology and venture capital business opportunities for Canadian companies and institutions, developing an effective network of Canadian and local partners to support program objectives; providing timely and relevant advice to Canadian clients and partners; undertaking research into local business trends; planning activities and initiatives to support export, investment and innovation strategies; and planning and/or offering support for high-level visits.   

Area of Selection:

This selection process is open to all applicants legally residing in the United States at the time of appointment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the Unites States.

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas 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.

• A college or university degree in a discipline related to the position, such as Business Administration, International Trade, Commerce, Finance or Marketing,

or

• A combination of education and experience relevant to the position.

Language:

• An advanced proficiency level (reading, writing, comprehension and speaking) in English.   

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years recent* experience in a government, institutional, corporate and/or NGO context, 

• Recent* experience responding to client requests (internal and/or external) using a variety of digital tools, 

• Working with commercial, financial, or government clients in international trade and/or investment promotion, 

• Planning and delivering programs with minimal supervision in at least one of the following: B2B client meetings; roundtable/seminars; trade shows; trade delegations; high-profile visits, 

*Recent experience is defined as within the last 5 years.  

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

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the role of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, 

• Knowledge of Canada’s commercial interest in TX, AR, OK, NM and LA, 

• Knowledge of the ICT sector,

• Knowledge of the Canadian Innovation Ecosystem.

Competencies:

• Judgement and Discretion, 

• Thinking things through,  

• Strategic Thinking and Decision Making, 

• Initiative and Action Orientation, 

• Focus on Quality and Details,

• Networking and Alliance Building.

Abilities: 

• Coordinate multi-team projects, initiatives and/or processes.

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.

• Recent experience in project implementation (including planning, execution, tracking/reporting results and budget management),

• Experience working at a Canadian Mission outside the United States,

• Experience working on projects promoting Canadian innovation in the life-sciences or subsectors (i.e. medical devices, software, etc.),

• Ability to read, understand and communicate in French. 

*Recent experience is defined as within the last 5 years.  

Operational Requirements:

• Normal hours of work for this position are in accordance with the Locally Engaged Staff (LES) regulations of 37.50 hours per week. 

• Occasional overtime, including evenings and weekends, may be required with advance notice. 

• Occasional travel may be required, with advanced notice. 

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.

Additional Comments:

Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s strength is diversity, and it has played a key role in Canada’s history and development. Because of this, the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas values diversity, equity and inclusion in our workforce. 

We offer a competitive salary, generous leave, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, long term disability and a retirement savings plan. Please find a summary of our benefits package and information on employment eligibility on the following page:

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter 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 which 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-WSHDC@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 Consulate General of Canada in Dallas does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• B efore 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.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• 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-WSHDC@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 term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Consulate General of Canada in Dallas 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.

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