Senior Trade Officer – STI at the Embassy of Canada in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Senior Trade Officer – STI

94,859,887 KRW

Indeterminate

This position is a LES (Locally Engaged Staff) staffing, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in the Embassy of Canada in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Officer

LEO2 (new classification – former LE-09)

Embassy of Canada in Seoul, Republic of Korea

25-04-2021 at 23:59 UTC+1 / GMT+1

Working in the international business development team of the Embassy of Canada in the Republic of Korea under the general direction of the FS03 Trade Commissioner, the incumbent is a Senior Trade Officer acting as the focal point responsible for liaising with companies and governmental organizations, innovation support centers/organizations (e.g incubators/accelerators), venture capital (VC) stakeholders, and research centers and universities based in Korea and in Canada to promote and facilitate Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) partnerships. As a crosscutting theme covering all sectors, the incumbent will have to gather information about the STI ecosystems in Canada and Korea and work closely with all officers of the Trade Section in the Embassy, representatives of Canadian provincial offices in Seoul, other STI officers in the TCS network, colleagues in Global Affairs Canada headquarters and regional offices, and other key stakeholders in Canada, in addition to finding relevant partners in Korea to implement activities in support of the STI portfolio. The incumbent will also supervise a Trade Commissioner Assistant.

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

Education:
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position, including but not limited to: commerce, finance, economics, STI OR an acceptable combination of education, training and work experience.

Language:
• Fluency in English and Korean, both written and spoken;

Experience:
• A minimum of 8 years of employment experience of which at least 5 must be recent and direct experience in international business development;
• Experience in managing client and stakeholder relationships and in providing client service support to customers/clients;
• Experience in project management and network building;
• Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management and/or clients on international business issues.
• Experience in delivering virtual initiatives to support TCS clients in the Korean market

Rated Requirements:
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of trends and recent developments in the Canadian and Korean economies;
• Knowledge of Science, Technology and Innovation ecosystems and trends in Canada and in Korea.

Abilities / skills:
• Communicate effectively in English and Korean, both orally and in writing;
• Secure, prepare for, conduct, and provide follow-up to a TCS client request;
• Build and sustain a network of contacts;
• Analyze information and provide strategic advice;
• Manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines;

Competencies:
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Sound judgement;
• Initiative;
• Achievement-orientation;
• Teamwork;
• Client-focus orientation.

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.
• Experience working in STI and/or related sectors;
• Ability to communicate effectively in French both orally and in writing.

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• Hours of work: Mondays-Friday: 08:30 to 17:00;
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice on occasion;
• Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends); and
• Must be willing to travel in Korea and/or outside Korea.

Must be a current indeterminate or term employee for the Embassy of Canada in the Republic of Korea.

This position is open to all LES working in the Embassy of Canada in the Republic of Korea, who meet the essential qualifications and conditions of employment, and whose applications are received by the closing date and time. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor. 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.

How to Apply:
• Applications must be submitted through this website by 23:59 on 25 April, 2021, Seoul local standard time (GMT +9)
• Only applications received through the aforementioned website before the closing date will be accepted
• Applicants should send a résumé and covering letter in English or French which addresses each of the essential qualifications and any assets qualifications with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, but we will only contact those who pass the initial screening.

Other Information:
• Please note that the Government of Canada does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interview nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada does not directly or indirectly sponsor work permits.
• Participation in the process will be in person at the Embassy of Canada in Seoul. All social distancing and COVID-19 prevention measures will be set up to ensure the safety of the candidates.
• 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).
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates that are successful at the interview stage and will be used to validate information provided by candidates.
• Applicants who fail to confirm their attendance at our written exam and/or interview will be considered withdrawn from the process.
• Applicants are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language (English or French) in their application.
• If candidates need any special assistance in terms of attending exams or interviews, then please let us know at [email protected] during the application process.
• This competitive staffing process may be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates for this position and/or similar positions with various tenures, including indeterminate and term at the Embassy of Canada in Seoul which may arise in the 24 months following the completion of this recruitment process. If the selected candidate is already an active Locally-Engaged Staff (LES) employee, the eligibility list may also be used for assignments or acting appointments. When you submit your application, you must specify at least one type of employment tenure for which you are interested in being considered (e.g., indeterminate only) so that we may create applicable eligibility lists.