View Vacancy - Trade Officer, Food & Drink - Toronto/Vancouver
Essential on arrival:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
- 1-3 years relevant work experience in business development, export promotion, sales, or importing – food & drink sector preferred
- Familiarity with both Canada and UK business environments
- Knowledge of the food and/or beverage alcohol industry in Canada and major players
- Ability and credibility to deal with companies/organisations at a senior level in person and over the phone/email, with a proven track record of fostering business relationships
- Proven skills in time management and prioritisation, including the ability to work in a fast-paced team under tight deadlines
- Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and proof reading skills
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Computer literacy in standard Microsoft applications
- Ability to undertake travel within North America and the UK and to attend early morning and evening events occasionally
- Must have the legal status to live and work in Canada.
Desirable:
- Interest and familiarity with both the Canadian and the UK business environments is highly preferred
Other benefits:
As a valued member of our team, we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development.
The British High Commission and its Canada Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We offer a comprehensive platform for personalised learning for everything from soft skill development (communicating with impact, handling difficult conversations, time management) to more technical or professional skills necessary to complete your job (software training, formal qualifications etc.).
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.
Working patterns:
The British High Commission and its Canada Network embraces hybrid working, allowing its staff to work from home 2 or 3 times a week. We are an organisation that also recognises the critical value of team work and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.
This opportunity is closed to applications.