COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
The Human Resources Section wishes to announce an anticipatory staffing process for a position as Senior Trade Officer (Agriculture) at the LE-O2 level within the Consulate General of Canada in Monterrey. This staffing process will serve to build an eligibility list of qualified candidates at the same level, which could also be used for indeterminate appointments or temporary assignment (acting) at the same level and for similar positions, within the whole Canadian Diplomatic Network in Mexico.
Job Description:
Working in the international business development team of the Consulate General of Canada in Monterrey, under the general direction of the Senior Trade Commissioner, the incumbent responsibilities include: identifying and qualifying business opportunities for Canadian companies and guiding them in the local market; developing strategies to support and advance the planning and implementation of the Trade program; conducting or leading complex research and analysis of trends and issues that could have a significant impact on the Trade program, establishing and maintaining a network of contacts in the territory; as well as revising and developing policy and/or project related documents.
General Information:
Open to:
All employees of the Embassy of Canada in Mexico and its Consulates and Consular agencies.CBS spouses and dependants.General public who meet all the Essential requirements, legally residing in Mexico, and who currently possess the right to work in Mexico on an indeterminate basis. Closing date: Wednesday May 05th, 2021 at 23:59, Mexico City Anticipated Start date: July 1, 2021 Level and Salary: Level LE-O2 (Base salary at step 1) = 801,270.00 MXN pesos per year (37.5 hours / week) + benefits package Please Note: The eligibility list from this competition may be used for openings at the same level for indeterminate and temporary opportunities within the Canadian Diplomatic Mission in Mexico. When you submit your application, you must specify if you wish to be considered for both types of employment or only one of them.
Statement of Essential Qualifications:
Candidates are required to clearly demonstrate how they meet the screening requirements (education, experience, language) in their CV and cover letter (please refer to the section on how to apply for more details).
Only those candidates who are screened into the process will be contacted with details of further assessment.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree (“título”) from a recognized university Candidates must meet the education requirement when applying for the position (i.e. before the closing date) and they will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education degree to be able to attend the assessment stage.
EXPERIENCE
Significant** experience in business development either in the private or public sector, in the Agriculture and processed foods sector in Mexico. Significant** experience in working with external clients and in providing client service/support Significant** experience in providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management and/or clients on international business issues. Significant experience in organizing and delivering trade promotion events or missions. Significant experience in developing and maintaining networks of business contacts in Mexico. Significant experience in gathering market intelligence and using it to assess risk and opportunities. **Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally obtained during the course of at least three years of work in a similar role.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Fluency (oral and written business communication) in Spanish and one of Canada’s official languages (English or French) is essential. Languages proficiency will be assessed.
Rated Requirements:
Candidates must also meet the Rated Requirements shown below, which may be assessed through any of the following: written test, oral communication, role play, interviews and reference checks. All qualifications must be met.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Agriculture and processed foods sector in Mexico including government organizations, principle players, distribution channels, and local business practices. Knowledge of Canada’s export capability, client issues and concerns. Knowledge of trends and recent developments in the Canadian and Mexican economies.
COMPETENCIES
Professional and personal integrity; Sound judgement; Strong client focus; Teamwork and cooperation; Adaptability and flexibility; Results-orientation; Solid networking ability.
Assets
Candidates may specify if they have the following asset qualifications: Fluency in Canada’s other official language; Experience in using social media tools for promotion and/or to generate new business opportunities; A Master’s Degree or higher in a subject area related to the duties of the position; Experience in business development either in the private or public sector, in any one of the following Mexican sectors: Clean technology Manufacturing (aerospace, defence) Mining Oil and gas Innovation Life science
Operational Requirements
The willingness and ability to work overtime may be an operational requirement as work schedule is subject to change Occasional travel within Mexico and abroad (mostly Canada). The successful candidate must be able to obtain and hold a valid passport during the period of employment.
Conditions of employment
Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance. Please note that this external process is open to all persons currently possessing the right to work in Mexico on an indeterminate basis. Candidates must meet the conditions of employment prior to appointment and maintain the above conditions of employment throughout their employment.
How to apply:
Interested candidates must send, before the closing deadline, an e-mail containing the following two attachments, in Word or PDF, to (CSDPMX-HR-Candidates@international.gc.ca):
Subject must be labeled as "MNTRY Senior Trade Officer (Agriculture) LE-O2" An up-to-date electronic version of their Résumé, in English or French. Please do not include in your CV personal information that could be considered discriminatory (i.e. picture, marital status, religion, age, etc.). Complete the attached template, in English or French, filling the required boxes detailing how you meet that specific qualification. On the template, fill all the blanks, indicating that you are interested in this specific position and confirming that you have carefully read this job poster. On the attached cover letter template, please outline how you meet the experience requirements. You must provide at least one example of each of the above experience factors. Particular attention will be given to spelling, punctuation, writing and formatting of the covering letter. Please also indicate on the template if you want to be considered for indeterminate and/or temporary opportunities.
Please Note:
We will only acknowledge candidates who are screened into this competition. Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email); Candidates screened into this competition will be invited to further assessment; Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals will be subject to Canadian income tax deductions; Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education degree. The Government of Canada is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
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.
