Investment Officer, Montreal

Job title:

Investment Officer, Montreal

Company

HM Government

Job description

Main purpose of job:Be part of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a mature, high spending consumer market and an open economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, and the second highest investment destination in the world. The UK is also the world’s seventh largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.We employ over 150 people across North America, all united by our vision of a future where we champion open and fair global trading that drives growth, creates better jobs and higher wages, and improves living standards in the UK and around the world. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open up markets; improve international trading standards and fight unfair trading practices.Based at the British Consulate-General in Montreal, the Investment Officer will support the Senior Trade & Investment Officer and Head of Critical Supply Chains to attract foreign direct investment to the UK across multiple sectors including future mobility (automotive, commercial aerospace), space and healthcare life sciences. You will be part of multiple sector teams which sit in a wider North America virtual network. You will also be a valued contributor to the work of the local British Consulate General, and liaise closely with relevant colleagues based around the UK.Roles and responsibilities:

• Identify and reach out to future mobility (auto, aero), space and healthcare life sciences companies interested in establishing or expanding operations and R&D opportunities in the UK to build pipeline of ambitious foreign direct investment projects.

• Keep pace with market trends, incentives and centres of excellence in North America and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients and stakeholders.

• Develop knowledge of the Canadian and UK future mobility, space and healthcare life sciences markets.

• Support positive relationships with Canadian and UK business leaders, trade associations, and other key partners and buyers.

• Support initiatives such as trade missions and participation at trade shows to foster economic opportunities for the UK and Canada.

• Support high-profile visits, including UK Ministerial and VIP delegations, including by scheduling high-level meetings, organising activities, and preparing briefing materials.

• Support for Department for Business and Trade and Consulate events to foster economic opportunities for the UK

• Consult with clients to manage and coordinate client events.

• Support cross-team projects to advance UK prosperity and trade policy goals.

• Provide operational and administrative support, including maintaining client and project databases.

• Attend key business and sector events with occasional travel in both North America and the UK.

• Other duties as assigned.

Essential qualifications, skills and experienceEssential on arrival:

• Experience in a professional and client focused environment with relevant public and/or private sector, economic or business development capacity.

• An interest in, or understanding of the future mobility (automotive, commercial aerospace), space and healthcare life sciences sectors.

• Bilingual French and English – the jobholder must be fully bilingual, able to operate at the highest level in both spoken and written English and French. Proficiency in French will be tested as part of the recruitment process.

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a professional and helpful manner.

• Ability to undertake research and follow market trends, specifically in the Quebec & Eastern Canada economic landscape, in order to identify new opportunities.

• Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to use a variety of online and social media tools.

• Must be able to attend events outside of office hours and undertake travel within North America and UK up to 5-10% of your time.

Must have the legal status to live and work in CanadaLanguage requirements:Language: English and FrenchLevel of language required: Must be fluent in both English and French, written and verbal.Desirable qualifications, skills and experienceDesirable:

• Knowledge of the UK investment and business environment.

• Knowledge of the UK-Quebec-Canada bilateral business relationship.

Required behavioursCommunicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working TogetherApplication deadline19 August 2024GradeExecutive Officer (EO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week37.5RegionAmericas, Caribbean & Overseas TerritoriesCountry/TerritoryCanadaLocation (City)MontrealType of PostBritish Consulate GeneralNumber of vacancies1Salary CurrencyCADSalaryCAD $ 71,460.64 yearlyStart Date21 October 2024Other benefits and conditions of employmentWorking patterns:This role is 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.Applicant is expected to appear in person for approximately 60% of week but working from home is permitted and encouraged when realistic to do so.The British Embassy and its Canada Network embraces hybrid working. You are required to work from the office 3 days a week. We are an organization that also recognises the critical value of teamwork, and we embrace and endorse collaboration by ensuring that all staff attend the office flexibly yet regularly.Learning and development opportunities:The British High Commission and its Canada Network is committed to all employee’s ongoing learning and development needs. We actively encourage learning & development and will develop a specific plan in collaboration with the successful candidate.As a valued member of our team we will help you to achieve your goals through continuous professional development.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.Please note the salary is non-negotiable.Additional information

• Able to be located in/relocate to Toronto.

• Be willing to undertake occasional travel in North America and to the UK.

• Be willing to represent DBT and the British Consulate at external functions (during working hours and very occassionally evenings).

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.The FCDO operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Expected salary

$71460.64 per year

Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:38:31 GMT

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