Summary of Duties:

The Ontario Trade and Investment Office (TIO) in the Embassy of Canada of Korea is looking to welcome a dedicated and energetic individual to work as a Senior Commercial Officer. Under the direction of the Managing Director of the TIO, the Senior Commercial Officer contributes to the planning, development and delivery of the Province of Ontario’s investment attraction, trade program development, and research and innovation partnerships within the TIO area of operation and sector responsibility.

 

 Area of Selection:

This position is open to all applicants eligible to legally work in Korea who meet all of the essential qualifications and whose applications are received by the closing date and time.

Please note that the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

 

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community.  Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor.

 

Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, collaboration and work-life balance are part of our culture. 

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

• Bachelor’s from a recognized university in a field related to the position, including but not limited to: Engineering, Science, Technology & Innovation(STI), Commerce, Finance, Economics

 

Language:

• Fluency in English and Korean, both written and spoken;

 

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of employment experience of which at least 5 must be recent and direct experience in international business development international sales or foreign direct investment attraction in one or more of the following sectors:

1. Clean tech (incl. Automotive / Battery / Material)
2. Life Sciences
3. Transportation
4. ICT;

 

• Experience in managing client and stakeholder relationships and in providing client service support to customers/clients;
• Experience in project management and/or network building;
• Experience in providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management and/or clients on international business issues.

 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to: a video interview, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the factors that influence foreign direct investment, expansion and relocation decisions for Korean companies looking at opening subsidiaries abroad

 

Competencies:

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Sound judgement
• Achievement-orientation
• Client-focus orientation
• Teamwork

 

 Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate effectively in Korean and English, both orally and in writing.
• Manage multiple priorities with tight deadlines
• Familiarity with the effective use of social media in an organizational context.

 

 Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

 

• Master’s degree from a recognized university in a field related to the position, including but not limited to: Engineering, Science, Technology & Innovation(STI), Commerce, Finance, Economics
• Recent work experience in a foreign trade service or an organization supporting foreign companies or business people on the Korean market.

 

Operational Requirements:

• Hours of work: Mondays-Friday: 08:30 to 17:00;
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice on occasion;
• Must be available for occasional duties outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends); and
• Must be willing and able to travel in Korea and/or outside Korea.

 

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

- Other conditions of employment: Must be admissible for travel to Canada and within the Republic of Korea

 

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or whose are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

 

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar openings at the Embassy of Canada to the Republic of Korea which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.