Commercial Assistant, Quebec Office in Beijing (Emergency employment up to 6 months)

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Commercial Assistant, Quebec Office in Beijing (Emergency employment up to 6 months)

Starting Monthly Salary: Approx. 9,520 RMB (before tax and employee social insurance contributions; Employer share of social insurance contributions and 13th month bonus are paid by the employer on top of the gross salary; Salary is non-negotiable)

Emergency employment

Assistant

LE-05

Beijing

18-02-2021 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

As a member of the Economic Affairs Service, the Commercial Assistant will help to manage administrative work of the team. The incumbent will also help to promote Quebec’s global commerce by, among others, developing and sharing knowledge of the marketplace; providing service, advice and information to clients; building relationships with clients and local contacts; doing troubleshooting as well as planning and executing events.

Education:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, OR an acceptable equivalent through the combination of education and work experience

Language:
• Proficiency in French (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
• Proficiency in Mandarin (reading, writing, listening and speaking

Experience:
• Experience in general administrative duties
• Experience in dealing with the general public and customer/client service

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of international business (exporting, importing, investment, technology transfer)
• Knowledge of MS Office Tools, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Teams
• Knowledge of the Chinese social media environment, particularly WeChat and Weibo

Abilities/skills:
• Ability to write effective letters and correspondence in French and Chinese;
• Ability to research, interpret sources of information and synthesize data to respond to requests for information from clients
• Ability to perform translation and interpretation from Chinese to French and vice versa

Personal suitability:
• Client focus – Takes personal responsibility for correcting client problems
• Effective Interactive Communication – Checks understanding and clarity
• Effectiveness / Achievement Orientation – Finds innovative ways to improve performance
• Initiative – Takes action under pressure
• Judgment – Applies sound judgment when analyzing problems or situations
• Networking/Alliance Building – Identifies/approaches key stakeholder contacts

Language:
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)

Experience:
• Experience working and liaising with Chinese government agencies and companies
• Experience in working with visiting business and/or government delegation
• Experience in creating content for corporate social media accounts

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of relevant topics such as Quebec and Chinese trade and investment business environment and practices; major areas and/or sectors of international trade; and/or Chinese government and industry structures, major economic and political issues

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• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice as required
• Able to travel domestically as required

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid working authorization in China. Per Chinese regulations, the Embassy / Consulates can only facilitate working visas for Canadian citizens
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid “Reliability Status” security clearance

This position is open to external applicants residing in China who meet all of the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date. Short-listed candidates should be able to participate in tests and/or interviews in Beijing at own expense. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to Beijing at their own expense.

Candidates must apply using our online application. Applications submitted by email will not be accepted.

We are seeking high quality written applications to establish a shortlist for further testing. Your application must include an Application Letter and your Curriculum Vitae (CV) in either English or French.

Your Application Letter should indicate how and why you meet the mandatory requirements as listed above under the Area of Selection, Education, and Language, Experience, Abilities/skills and Personal suitability factors.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please ensure that you provide contact information (e-mail, phone, mobile, etc.) so that we can easily contact you.

If you have any questions, please send email to [email protected].
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Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture.

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