View Vacancy - Trade Officer, DIT DSO – Ottawa, Canada

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
Department for International Trade (DIT)

Main purpose of job:


You will work as part of the DIT DSO 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 export campaign.


Roles and responsibilities:

 

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 briefs 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 (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:


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


Ability to communicate in French


 


13 November 2018
Executive Officer (EO)
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Canada
Ottawa
British High Commission
1
$4,918.08 CDN
21 January 2019

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.


 


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This opportunity is closed to applications.