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Job Title: Senior Trade Advisor
Job Requisition ID: 59566
Ministry: Jobs, Economy and Trade
Location: Edmonton or Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: July 4, 2024
Classification: Program Services 4 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,757.39 to $3,604.17 bi-weekly ($71,967 - $94,068 /year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx
The Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade supports economic development, promotes trade and investment, attracts skilled workers, and promotes safe, fair, and healthy workplaces. To learn more about the Ministry, please click here: https://www.alberta.ca/jobs-economy-and-trade.aspx .
Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Manager, Trade Facilitation, the Senior Trade Advisor will be responsible for:
Serving as the project manager and leading projects and initiatives related to key Alberta trade and export activities, and meetings, visits and engagements planned with foreign/national officials and other stakeholders.
Providing advice and recommendations to senior leadership, delivering presentations, leading trade related briefings, ministerial correspondence and action requests, providing guidance and mentoring to other staff.
Supporting and maintaining strong collaborative relationships within the ministry, across government and with external stakeholders.
Leading the planning and coordination of Ministry-led and cross-ministry initiatives.
Developing and leveraging relationships across governments, in the Government of Alberta, and with external stakeholders to lead, develop, and execute programs for high priority incoming international delegates.
Research, analyze and prepare trade data, reports and/or briefings with recommendations for decision-makers on issues that can help inform strategic decisions by government and industry.
Proactively identify emerging issues, trends and opportunities based on the analysis of quantitative data and qualitative market intelligence from a variety of internal and external sources and formats.
Determine the appropriate approach and resources to support the coordination of initiatives with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities and differing perspectives.
This position demands a high level of creativity, originality and innovation, independent research, ability to identify implications, define issues, and develop creative appropriate solutions. Projects involved are usually diverse in dealing with strategically complex issues and are closely related to the ministry business plan. The incumbent requires the ability to exercise independent judgment due to the level of interaction with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
In this role, you will contribute to our team by demonstrating the following behavioral competencies:
Agility:
Sees the need and readily steps in to help others on the team; anticipates change and adapts behaviour accordingly, is nimble and open to changes; takes advantage of opportunities to improve program development and implementation processes.
Creative Problem Solving :
Leads projects with multiple stakeholders simultaneously and able to use planning skills, analytical and creative thinking to arrive at innovative solutions.
Build Collaborative Environments:
Demonstrates ability and experience to work with a diverse group of stakeholders with an ability to gain respect, trust, credibility and confidence of internal and external stakeholders.
Develop Networks:
Builds relationships by following through on commitments, demonstrating integrity and respect for others; informs key stakeholders of relevant information in a timely manner; seeks and applies the perspectives and needs of colleagues, and stakeholders.
Drive for Results:
Sets and accomplishes goals and priorities, factors in complexity of issues and aligns plans based on government direction, removes barriers to collaboration, provide informed advice
Qualifications
Requirements:
University degree (Economics, Business, Public Administration) or in a related field and 4 years of related experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis as described below.
Equivalency: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:
1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or
1 year of experience for 1 year of education
The following knowledge or experiences are considered as assets:
Experience in international trade and export promotion
Business development experience or economic policy experience
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Experience with developing briefing notes, conducting research, preparing reports, presenting and conducting analysis is considered an asset.
Strong research, planning and execution skills
Good knowledge of the Alberta economy and it's key sectors
Experience leading team projects to successfully achieve it's objectives
Strong leadership and relationship building skills to work with internal and external stakeholders.
Understanding of trade, export development and investment attraction; Ministry business plans, services and program objectives; and applicable government regulations and policies.
Able to function well in a team-based environment, which includes a high level of interpersonal, management and networking skills.
Experience in supervising and leading a team.
Project management and time management skills
Able to complete tasks independently when directed/required
Able to foster stakeholder relationships with internal and external clients; evaluate information, collaborate with staff in the department and partner ministries, solve problems when information is not supplied
High degree of proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel as required to engage stakeholders
Valid drivers' license and willingness to drive
Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification.
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards .
This is a permanent full-time position working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
This position is located in Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta.
Candidates are required to submit resume and cover letter that succinctly demonstrate their qualifications against the job requirements, including education, experience, and relevant competencies. It's important for applicants to ensure their resume and cover letter clearly articulate how their past work experiences align with the role's qualifications and needs.
In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience to assist in assessing written communication skills and attention to detail. Also, please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part time or full time.
As part of the interview, short listed applicants may be asked to undergo an academic check, references, provide a suitable security screening and may be asked to complete a written exercise and/or assessment.
The final candidate may undergo pre-employment checks and reference checks.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies across the government of Alberta, at equal or lower classification and salary.
Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.
Links and information on what the GoA has to offer to prospective employees.
Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
Leadership and mentorship programs
How To Apply
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.
It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx ) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html ).
It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.
Closing Statement
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.
We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Lavanya Jothinataraj at Lavanya.Jothinataraj@gov.ab.ca
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