Trade and Investment Officer, BC

The Trade Section at the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City is pleased to announce the launch of a staffing process for the position of LE-O1 Trade and Investment Officer – British Columbia at the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City. This competition is open to both internal and external candidates.

Any interested party who meets the screening requirements is encouraged to apply. The application closing date is January 02, 2024 at 23:59 (GMT+7).

Trade and Investment Officer, BC

Selection Process Nº: 156687-6
Salary: 561,516,777 VND
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 Vietnam
Job Function: Officer
Classification: LE - O1
Location: the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 2 January, 2024 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +7:00

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Managing Director-British Columbia ASEAN Office, the position is required to help develop and implement strategies to increase British Columbia exports to Vietnam.

The Commercial Officer is also assigned business sectors and provides business services and advice to companies from British Columbia active in those sectors. The Commercial Officer also refers business opportunities in Vietnam to British Columbia clients.

The Commercial Officer builds and maintains a network of local business contacts, develops business plans for assigned sectors, plans and delivers events or other activities that promote British Columbia’s trade and investment priorities, (for example, organizing delegations of British Columbia companies to tradeshows and business matchmaking in Vietnam), manages budgets, supports administrative activities as directed and meets performance targets and outcomes.

The Commercial Officer also acquires knowledge about the commercial and economic characteristics of the market in Vietnam in their assigned sectors, which includes knowledge of: activities and interests of Vietnamese companies; products, services and technology; business trends; regulations and government priorities; business processes and procedures; and import patterns.

Area of Selection:

This position is open to candidates who hold documentation allowing them to work in Vietnam without restriction, who meet the essential qualifications, and whose applications are received by the closing date and time.

Please note that the Consulate General of Canada in Ho Chi Minh City 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.

For more information about how to apply, please refer: https://staffing-les.international.gc.ca/en/careers/trade-and-investment... for English and https://dotation-erp.international.gc.ca/fr/carrieres/agente-de-commerce... for French.