Senior Trade and Investment Officer (Saskatchewan)
Overview
The Saskatchewan Office at the High Commission of Canada in London is seeking to fill a Senior Trade & Investment Officer position and may establish a pool of qualified candidates for similar positions that may arise following this selection process. Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s most export-oriented economies, with strengths in critical minerals, energy, agri-food and agri-tech, advanced manufacturing, defence and security, and life sciences, as well as emerging strengths in artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, and technology. Saskatchewan is a global leader in potash and uranium production and a key contributor to energy security, food security, and critical mineral supply chains.
Job Description
The Saskatchewan Office at the High Commission of Canada in London is seeking to fill a Senior Trade & Investment Officer position and may establish a pool of qualified candidates for similar positions that may arise following this selection process.
Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s most export-oriented economies, with strengths in critical minerals, energy, agri-food and agri-tech, advanced manufacturing, defence and security, and life sciences, as well as emerging strengths in artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, and technology. Saskatchewan is a global leader in potash and uranium production and a key contributor to energy security, food security, and critical mineral supply chains.
To advance Saskatchewan’s international economic interests, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development maintains a network of nine trade and investment offices in key global markets. These offices support export diversification, foreign direct investment, international partnerships, and advance Saskatchewan’s economic priorities abroad. Saskatchewan’s offices are located in China, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. The offices are accountable for delivering measurable results that contribute to Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan priorities.
The Saskatchewan Office in London serves as Saskatchewan’s official representation in the United Kingdom. Located in a leading global centre for finance, innovation, and professional services, the office assists Saskatchewan-based companies to export their goods and services to the UK and Europe, identifies and works with UK and Europe-based companies interested in investing in Saskatchewan, and fosters research and development partnerships between Saskatchewan and UK and European counterparts. In order to do so, the office builds and maintains ties to business, research and government contacts in market, and works with partners at the federal, provincial and municipal level in Saskatchewan and in market.
Reporting to the Agent-General, the Senior Trade & Investment Officer advances Saskatchewan’s economic interests in the United Kingdom and select European markets, playing a key role in the development and implementation of the office’s annual business plan, sector strategies, and international business development objectives
As a senior member of the Saskatchewan Office in London, the incumbent exercises a high degree of initiative, is highly driven and reliable, able to handle multiple, shifting priorities under tight timelines, and work independently and as part of a team.
The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Identifying and advancing foreign direct investment, capital attraction, trade, and research and innovation opportunities that support Saskatchewan’s Growth Plan.
- Building and maintaining relationships with investors, buyers, government officials, industry leaders, research organizations, and other strategic stakeholders.
- Promoting Saskatchewan’s strengths across its priority sectors.
- Supporting Saskatchewan companies and organizations in pursuing opportunities that contribute to business growth and economic outcomes.
- Facilitating foreign direct investment, capital attraction, and research, innovation, science, and technology partnerships between Saskatchewan and UK and European organizations.
- Monitoring and assessing market, economic, policy, regulatory, and technological developments relevant to Saskatchewan’s interests and preparing strategic advice, briefings, reports, and recommendations.
- Planning and delivering trade and investment missions, senior government and executive-level visits, business events, and stakeholder engagement activities that support Saskatchewan’s international business development objectives.
- Representing Saskatchewan’s interests with government, industry, investment, innovation, and commercial stakeholders across the United Kingdom and Europe.
- Contributing to annual business plans, sector strategies, performance reporting, and client relationship management activities, including the use of CRM systems.
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