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    Senior Economic Officer, Singapore - Toronto, Canada - Ombudsman Ontario

    Ombudsman Ontario
    Ombudsman Ontario Toronto, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Effective April 1, 2024 the salary range for this position is $100,293$ to $141,361 per year in compliance with AMAPCEO collective agreement provisions.

    The new rates, effective retroactive to April 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.


    With offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas, the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is headed by people familiar with the needs of their particular market and the business advantages Ontario can offer it.

    We are also an important resource for local economic development offices interested in attracting foreign investment or finding export markets.


    Situated in the High Commission of Canada in Singapore, a unique three-year opportunity exists with the Ministry to represent Ontario in South East Asia.

    Bring your strong knowledge of global economic development and trade issues to promote and project Ontario's image for business opportunities.

    OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

    We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.


    We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.


    Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.


    We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code.

    Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

    What can I expect to do in this role?

    In this high-profile role, you will:


    • Work closely with provincial and federal colleagues around the world to drive investment, trade and science and technology opportunities for Ontario
    • Actively promote Ontario as a destination for foreign direct investment and as a partner for international trade.
    • Assist in determining specific priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations with the host region
    • Propose to the Ministry annual programming for South East Asia and implement as approved
    • Raise Ontario's international profile through strategic channels, including media, social media and speaking opportunities
    • Initiate and support incoming business delegations from Ontario
    • Actively support the planning and implementation of Ministerial and Premier-led trade missions
    • Provide advice to senior government and business leaders
    • Provide high-quality intelligence on the host region
    • Work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations, and academic institutions on opportunities to advance Ontario's interests in the host region

    Note:
    you will be working at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore, Asia.

    How do I qualify?

    Mandatory



    • you are a Canadian Citizen
    • you have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Security Clearance from the Government of Canada
    • you have the ability to obtain and maintain Canadian Diplomatic Passport and Diplomatic Accreditation / Visa in host country (cannot hold citizenship of host country)
    • you are able to undergo Medical / Fitness for Duty Assessment
    • you are proficient in English

    Industry Knowledge:




    • you have extensive knowledge of Ontario's business, economic and innovation interests and objectives in South East Asia to attract investment and trade and build Ontario's innovation ecosystem
    • you have sound knowledge of Ontario's and South East Asian governments, economies, decision-making processes and business cultures
    • you have knowledge of policy development, decision-making and program delivery processes

    Stakeholder Management and Consultation Skills:




    • you can provide high-level consultation, advice and recommendations to senior officials to promote Ontario's business interests in the host region
    • you have negotiation skills to guide and influence stakeholder decisions
    • you demonstrate a high degree of political acuity to understand Ontario's and the host region's socio-economic and political issues and identify potential opportunities, issues and impacts

    Project and Issues Management Skills:




    • you have analytical and problem-solving skills to synthesize complex and sensitive material and handle a wide range of business issues
    • you have leadership and project management skills to lead complex projects and initiatives

    Communication and Interpersonal Skills:




    • you have interpersonal and oral communication skills to give presentations, chair meetings and represent the organization
    • you have written communication skills to write high-level correspondence, briefing notes and reports

    Computer Proficiency:




    • you can prepare spreadsheets, correspondence, conduct research and prepare reports using computer software
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