Senior Economic Officer, San Francisco, California

Senior Economic Officer, San Francisco, California

• one temporary (up to 36 months)

With offices in Canadian Embassies in Europe, Asia and North America, theMinistry of Economic Development and Innovation's International Marketing Centres (IMCs) are headed by people familiar with the needs of their particular market—and the business advantages Ontario can offer it. We are also an important resource for local economic development offices interested in attracting foreign investment or finding export markets.

Situated in the Canadian Consulate General, a unique three-year opportunity exists with the Ministry to represent Ontario in San Francisco, California. Bring your strong knowledge of global economic development and trade issues to promote and project Ontario's image for business opportunities.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this high profile role, you will:

•  assist in determining priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations in California and the IMC's territory
• propose to the Ministry annual programming in California and the IMC's territory and implement as approved
• network with media
• provide advice to senior government and business leaders
• provide high-quality intelligence on California and the IMC's territory
• work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations and academic institutions

Location: 580 California Street, San Francisco, California, USA

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

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

•  you are a Canadian citizen
• you have the ability to obtain Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) clearance and pass a 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 and reports and conduct research using computer software

Note: the territory covered by the IMC includes California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii

Salary range: $96,077.00 – $127,024.00 per year 

Please apply online, only, at www.ontario.ca/careers, quoting Job ID 47702,by February 11, 2013. Faxes are not being accepted at this time. If you need employment accommodation, please contact us atwww.gojobs.gov.on.ca/ContactUs.aspx to provide your contact information. Recruitment Services staff will contact you within 48 hours. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario Public Service is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

www.ontario.ca/careers