Fdispecialist Leads Generation Investments Desk - Toronto, Canada - Italian Trade Commission

Description

The Italian Trade Commission (ITC) is seeking applicants for a FDI Specialist position, in charge of the Leads Generation Investments Desk at its Toronto Office

The FDI Specialist will work at the Italian Trade Commission (ITC)'s premises in Toronto, under the supervision of the Director of the Canadian offices (the Trade Commissioner) and the FDI Unit in Rome.

Summary of the position:

- see below for details

=> Visa status - either Canadian citizen or visa already obtained; the ITC will not sponsor prospective immigrants

=> Focus - leads generation and maintenance, investments scouting, networking

=> Level - Entry, 2 years of relevant experience required

=> Education - University degree required

=> Languages

• Proficiency in English

;:working knowledge of French and Italian desired and will add to score

=> Salary - up to 65,000.00 CAD annually

=> Contract duration - 1 year with 3 months' probation and the possibility of a renewal


Duties & Responsibilities
As part of the temporary contract, the main activities and responsibilities for the position shall be the following.

• Scouting of new leads and retention of existing ones
• Research investors and investments from Canada to Italy and other relevant countries to single out potential counterparts and to identify major trends, using on line databases, news releases, cold outreach and other sources of information
• Attend on line meetings on a regular basis with the FDI Unit in Rome to report on the progress of the work
• Assist Canadian companies requesting information on the Italian market
• Assist in contacting other external counterparts, including other ITC offices and service providers, and responding to their inquiries
• Design and compile slides, presentations, marketing and communication material on the sectors covered
• Take care of administrative procedures and office work related to the position
• Monitor and report on activities carried out
• Travel occasionally, mostly to locations in Canada
• Carry out other tasks related to the position and assigned by the Trade Commissioner and/or the Trade Analysts, including general office and administrative work

Requirements:

• Education_
• University degree (preferably in Business, Law or Economics); a Master's degree will constitute an asset
• Language_
• Proficiency in English
• Knowledge of French and/or Italian (reading, writing, comprehension and speaking) is an asset and will add to test scores
• Experience_
• A minimum of two years' of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of Canada's financial markets and major investors
• Experience with overseas investments and/or investment attraction is a desirable asset
• Additional skills and requirements_
• Selfstarter attitude, to complement on the job training provided by colleagues
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous work ethic with attention to detail and client service
• Proven ability to plan, execute and report medium term work programs
• Ability to handle several external relations accounts in order to develop new opportunities
• Professional appearance and demeanour
• Experience with graphic and media software is a desirable asset

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada, i.e. be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Residency status in Canada. The Italian Trade Commission will not sponsor any employees directly or indirectly.

Salary and Compensation
The position is temporary and full-time, i.e. 35 hours a week in presence, at ITC's office in Toronto.

Salary and compensation will be commensurate with experience and up to $ 65,000 cad per year, with an end of contract bonus of up to a month's salary per year worked, depending on performance.

15 days of vacation, 15 paid sick days and mandatory EI contributions will be included. No private health insurance is being offered.

The first employment term is 12 months, with a three months' probationary period. The ITC might renew the contract or not, depending on performance and availability of funds. This assignment does not constitute a basis for an open ended hire and is project based.


Application Requirements
To be considered for an interview, applicants must submit the following documents.

• An up to date resumé (required)

Prior to finalizing the hiring process, the successful applicant will have to submit or show the following documents.

• A copy of the degree diploma
• Copies of documentation provingcitizenships (for each possessed)

fiscal residency in Canada
eligibility to work in Canada (a Permanent residence for non-Canadian citizens or proof of Canadian citizenship)
clean Canadian criminal record certificate
in case of other citizenship(s), a clean criminal record certificate issued by the competent authorities of each country of citizenship

• A copy of a valid photo ID

All of the above documents will be part of the official record of the hiring