View Vacancy - Trade Officer, DIT DSO – Ottawa, Canada
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
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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.