Research Analyst / Trade Commissioner, Trade Section (Emergency)

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Research Analyst / Trade Commissioner, Trade Section (Emergency)

Monthly Salary: Approx. 22,480 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

Joint competition for 2 positions in Trade Section (3-month emergency employments starting in mid-January 2021)

Officer

LE-08

Beijing

17-12-2020 at 23:59 UTC/GMT

Research Analyst, Trade Policy:

Reporting to Counsellor (Trade Policy) and in collaboration with other officers in the Trade Policy team, the successful candidate will undertake research and analysis on a number of issues regarding developments in the Chinese trade, economic and social policy space of relevance to Canada-China trade and economic relations.

The successful candidate will work with lead officers responsible for the specific issues within the Trade Policy team, and may also collaborate other teams in the Embassy as required. By the end of the employment term, the candidate will have created written reports ranging from baseline research to in-depth analysis.

Trade Commissioner – Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors:

Reporting to Counsellor (Commercial) and in collaboration with other officers in the Trade Industry team, the successful candidate will undertake research and analysis on issues regarding market opportunities and development in China’s oil & gas and mining sectors.

The successful candidate will work with lead officers responsible for the specific sectors within the industrial team, and provide organizational support with the sectoral signature events.

Education:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from university, OR an acceptable equivalent through the combination of education and work experience, in a relevant field (e.g. law, commerce, international trade, international politics, public administration)

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

Experience:

Research Analyst, Trade Policy
• Experience in researching and analyzing government policies
• Experience in writing report

Trade Commissioner – Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors
• Experience in Oil & Gas and Mining industries in China
• Experience in organizing trade events

Knowledge:

Research Analyst, Trade Policy
• Understanding of China’s political system and its evolution since 2010
• Understanding of China’s economic, industrial, and S&T/innovation policies
• Understanding of China’s foreign economic relations

Trade Commissioner – Oil & Gas and Mining Sectors
• Knowledge of Chinese business environment and practices
• Knowledge of market opportunities and challenges in China’s Oil & Gas and Mining industries

Abilities/skills:
• Ability to research, interpret sources of information and synthesize data to respond to requests for information with a professional level of business English
• Ability to perform translation and interpretation from Chinese to English and vice versa
• Ability to effectively use the internet, word-processing and spreadsheet applications, including Microsoft Outlook for Windows, Excel and Word

Personal suitability:
• Adaptability and Flexibility – Adapts tactics
• Effective Interactive Communication – Adaptes language to the audience
• Initiative – Plans ahead and is able to work independently
• Judgement – Applies sound judgment in difficult situations
• Teamwork – Works to build team commitment and spirit

Experience:
• Experience working in the legal field or in the fields of commerce and/or international trade
• Experience in dealing with Chinese government agencies and/or foreign or Chinese companies

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• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice as required;
• The candidate must be able to work 7.5 hours per day. The suggested working schedule is 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

• 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, 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.

The Government of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, disability, age or sexual orientation.

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