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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Economic and Prosperity
Main purpose of job:
The British High Commission Ottawa is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Trade Policy Officer within the Economics and Trade Team. The successful candidate will provide policy support across a variety of trade files, conducting research, analysis, monitoring and reporting on Canada’s trade relationship with both the UK and other countries of interest.
The successful candidate will be required to contribute to policy development and implementation, as well as to participate in external representation. They will need to be adaptable to emerging organisational priorities and will be called upon to assist in other portfolios as required.
We are looking for a candidate with an analytical mindset, strong written and verbal communication skills, and an established grounding in trade policy, enabling them to hit the ground running and support across the breadth our team’s work. At the same time, it is not an essential requirement that they be familiar with all areas the role may cover. We will support the jobholder to build upon their existing knowledge. What is most important is the ability and willingness to learn quickly about new areas and issues.
The role is Ottawa-based due to the importance of interaction with the Canadian federal government and senior leaders in the High Commission. However, depending on business need there may be opportunities to travel as part of the role.
Roles and responsibilities:
The UK-Canada relationship is among the closest enjoyed by any two countries in the world: we’re both members of the 5-Eyes, NATO, the Commonwealth, the G7, the G20, the OECD, and in the coming months CPTPP. We share a similar outlook on the world, driven by the pursuit of open, values-based democracy through rules-based international institutions. After the UK’s exit from the European Union, new opportunities have arisen to strengthen these ties – in particular, through our trade.
The Economics and Trade Team (ETT) cover multiple elements of the UK-Canada trading relationship, and the Assistant Trade Policy Officer should be prepared to support work across all of them. This could include:
In order to successfully carry out this role, the job holder will need to identify and build relationships with trade-related stakeholders across Canadian government, academia and business. To do this effectively, the successful applicant should be a self-starter with excellent networking and communications skills. The applicant will also need to deliver a service for all parts of the UK Government and be able to build strong working relationships with other UK Government departments (particularly our colleagues in the Department for Business and Trade), including dealing with Parliamentary interest. The right person for this job will have a background in trade, economics or politics/policy work; an interest in wider international affairs; a strong analytical mindset; and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Essential on arrival:
Language requirements:
Language: English
Level of language required: Fluency
Desirable:
• Experience working in the Canadian federal government, industry association, or other international context.
• Knowledge of UK government trade and economic policy priorities.
Seeing the Big Picture, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
25 January 2024
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Canada
Ottawa
British High Commission
1
CAD
$5,955.05 Monthly
1 April 2024
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.
Learning and development opportunities:
The position will provide a wide range of opportunities to develop decision-making, reporting and communication skills. It also offers opportunities for formal training on trade and economic issues and the ability to achieve qualifications through the FCDO’s International Academy. Additionally, the British High Commission offers a range of internal L&D opportunities throughout the year, as well as a budget available for all staff to bid into for personal L&D needs.
Working patterns:
If the job is suitable for flexible working patterns, please provide details: Hybrid Working policy whereby staff are expected to spend 60% of their working days in the office, with employees able to work fully in the office if preferred.
Must have the legal status to live and work in Canada.
Applicant is expected to appear in person for approx. 60% of week but working from home is permitted and encouraged when realistic to do so.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.
Ottawa
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