SENIOR ECONOMIC OFFICER, SAN FRANCISCO

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this high profile role, you will:

• work closely with provincial and federal colleagues around the world to drive investment, trade and science & technology opportunities for Ontario
• assist in determining specific priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations with San Francisco, California and other neighbouring territories as assigned
• propose to the ministry annual programming for San Francisco and California and other neighbouring territories as assigned, and implement as approved
• raise Ontario's international profile through strategic channels, including media, social media and speaking opportunities
• initiate and support incoming business delegations from Ontario
• actively support the planning and implementation of Ministerial and Premier-led trade missions
• provide advice to senior government and business leaders
• provide high-quality intelligence on San Francisco, California and other neighbouring territories as assigned
• work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations, and academic institutions on opportunities to advance Ontario's interests in San Francisco, California and other neighbouring territories as assigned

Note: you will be working at the Canadian Consulate General in San Francisco, California.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• you are a Canadian Citizen
• you have the ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Diplomatic Passport and Diplomatic Accreditation / Visa / Official ID in host country (cannot hold citizenship of host country)
Note: the above-noted requirement will also apply to any family members that may accompany the successful candidate to the host country
• you have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance from the Government of Canada
• you are able to undergo Medical / Fitness for Duty Assessment

Industry Knowledge:

• you have extensive knowledge of Ontario's business, economic and innovation interests and objectives in San Francisco to attract investment and trade and build Ontario's innovation ecosystem
• you have sound knowledge of Ontario's and California governments, 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
• you have negotiation skills to guide and influence stakeholder decisions
• you demonstrate a high degree of political acuity to understand Ontario and California's socio-economic and political issues and identify potential opportunities, 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 complex 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, conduct research and prepare reports using computer software