Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
Main purpose of job:
You will work as part of the DIT Defence and Security Exports (DSE) team, supporting the Senior Trade Officer in her role and working alongside colleagues from the British Defence Liaison Service and others in the High Commission and across the DIT Network to contribute to the delivery and success of the Defence and Security Trade and Investment campaign.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
Liaise with key stakeholders to identify and monitor current and planned procurement opportunities in the Defence and Security Sector
Identify possible in market industry partners
Conduct market research for UK Companies
Research and prepare reports, sector overviews and visit briefs
Monitor business trends and developments in Canada and the UK
Plan, organise and execute various overseas activity for UK companies such as visit programmes, networking events and product briefings and or launches
Assist Canadian companies to source UK goods and services through business opportunities
Develop a network of contacts within the sector, (business, government, and public service)
Maintain and update accurate records including but not limited to interactions and service delivery on a CRM
Represent DIT and the British High Commission at events, trade shows and conferences across Canada and in the UK
Essential on arrival:
Knowledge and understanding of one or all of (i) Canadian Military (ii) Canadian Defence & Security sector (Policing/Intelligence/ Public Safety/Cybersecurity) (iii) Canadian Government
Knowledge and understanding of Government procurement processes for the Defence and Security sectors, prior experience with Government procurement would be advantageous
Business development experience and knowledge of the Canadian commercial sector with at least 2-3 years first hand experience
Experience of co-ordinating and managing events
Possess strong, professional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of representation within the government, military and commercial sector
Be a proactive self starter, able to work independently whilst remaining a positive team player
Ability to deal with a range of competing priorities in a calm, efficient and professional manner
Proficient in MS Office Applications
Desirable:
The successful candidate will be asked to contribute to both the Defence and Security portfolio of work, but will be focussed on continuing the development of our Security portfolio offering. Therefore an understanding of and experience in this sector would be beneficial.
Previous experience working in the Defence and Security Sector
Degree / Masters or equivalent business qualification in a relevant Defence / Security / Business area of study
Existing network within the Defence and Security environment (UK and or Canadian)
Ability to communicate in French
Valid Security Clearance
Leading and Communicating, Achieving Commercial Outcomes, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
26 October 2021
B3 (L)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Canada
Ottawa
British High Commission
1
$64332.83 CDN / $5361.05 CDN
3 January 2022
Must have the legal status to live and work in Canada.
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.
This position requires pre-existing legal status to live and work in Canada and will be subject to satisfactory reference checks and successful receipt of local and overseas security clearances.
Staff recruited locally by the British High Commission are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Canadian employment law.
The Successful candidate will be required to travel within Canada and the UK for work purposes and training and be flexible to in their approach to occasionally work out of usual office hours.
The British High Commission offers a strong benefits package which includes generous vacation time, flexible working, medical and dental plan, pension and many enriching and varied learning and development opportunities.
Resume and covering letter should be submitted to the portal by September 12, 2021
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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