Commercial Specialist - Jobs in Calgary, AB

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Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:For USEFM - FP is XX. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.Only one Open-to category should remain:

• U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies

• Current Employees of the Mission - This includes U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs); Eligible Family Members (EFMs); Declared Members of Household (MOHs), dependents of U.S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) who are assigned under COM - All Agencies

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:Public Trust - Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:

• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.Summary:The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Supervisory Position:YesRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:Occasional TravelOn occasion for training and Commercial events the incumbent will travel.Duties13. Basic Function of PositionEmployee has responsibility for some of the most demanding and critical industrial sectors representing high potential for U.S. exporters. Serves as a senior professional analyst and advisor to the U.S. staff in planning, organizing and administering programs to facilitate the promotion of U.S. goods and services. Assists U.S. firms by developing and organizing marketing strategies, including conducting market research and reporting, planning trade promotion events, identifying and leveraging trade opportunities, and bringing U.S., Western Canadian business representatives together in mutually beneficial discussions and ventures. Analyzes market trends and evaluates market research involving relevant industrial sectors. Maintains a wide range of business contacts in assigned sectors and with relevant segments of the governments of British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Advises U.S. and Canadian clients on each others regulations as they affect trade and investment opportunities. Performs research and prepares complex factual and analytical reports on a variety of matters affecting U.S. exports and trade and disseminates them. Incumbent also investigates trade complaints made by U.S. firms in assigned sectors and makes recommendations to supervisor for resolution. Functions as a mentor for Commercial Assistant colleagues and new Commercial Specialists assisting them to reach their full potential through advice, guidance and counsel.14. Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning 10%Substantially participates in the formulation of the post’s strategic plans for trade promotion, market development and commercial reporting. Serves as a senior advisor to the Senior Commercial Officer or Principal Commercial Officer and other American officers, both in the sectors of assigned responsibility and in commercial issues of a broader scope, and is relied upon for accurate information, advice and judgment.Business Matchmaking and other CS Products and Services 20%Responsible for the identification of distributors, representatives or partners under the Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) programs, such as, but not limited to, matchmaking programs, due diligence on foreign parties, and in-country promotion of products or services as described in detail by the most current Foreign Commercial Service User Fee Policy.Trade Events 20%Initiates, organizes and recruits companies for complex trade events. Advises on the development of post’s annual event calendar, proposing trade events (trade missions, exhibitions, seminars, videoconferences, etc.), both within assigned sector(s) of responsibility and with a view toward maximizing best prospect opportunities for U.S. goods and services.Business Consulting Advocacy & Outreach 25%Serves as an expert on matters affecting assigned sectors as well as general trade issues (e.g. laws, regulations, standards, procedures, and other legal matters affecting the importation of U.S. goods and services), the incumbent advises U.S. firms, CS officers, and other U.S. government personnel on effective strategies for market entry, market expansion, and participation in major projects.Research & Development 15%Analyzes data and performs a range of research-related activities. Prepares market studies, analyzing statistics and forecasting trends in trade, production and markets, assuring the maximum degree of accuracy, completeness and reliability in the final report.Other duties as assignedQualifications and EvaluationsRequirements:

• Qualifications Required for Effective Performance

• Education: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: Business, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, Public Relations.

• Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in business, government or industry association in the fields of sales, business development, trade promotion, international trade or similar field.

• Post Entry Training: On the job training by the Commercial Service on export promotion programs, market research, software applications and other needed skills. Commerce distance learning courses and other web-based training as well as potential training in the U.S and elsewhere.

FCS training courses: Within first 30 days

• Tradecraft for New Commercial Specialists
• Salesforce

• Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluency-reading/writing/speaking) in English is required.

• Job Knowledge: Must have thorough knowledge of the economies of British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, commercial and industrial structures, marketing channels, business and industry customs and practices and trade and investment laws, regulations and policies relating to assigned sectors. Thorough knowledge of U.S. business practices and trade/investment practices and policies is required.

• Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to develop and maintain a wide range of business and government contacts from working level to senior level officials within British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, with particular focus on local firms within the assigned areas of responsibility; to counsel business clients and hold frequent discussions with industry contacts and CS staff at post and in the U.S to obtain and evaluate data with minimal supervision; to express clearly and accurately in a variety of written formats with a high degree of complexity, including emails, memos, letters, presentation materials and market research reports; and to know when to seek higher level assistance. The ability to meet numerical export success goals and revenue generation targets is also required.

Education Requirements:

• Education: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: Business, Economics, Marketing, International Trade, Public Relations.

Evaluations:LANGUAGE: Mandatory: Copy from Section 15(d) of PD. List each language separately. Post must not list the language level number (i.e. I, II, III, IV) but only list the term associated to the level (i.e. Basic, Good Working Knowledge). "This may be tested"EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.Qualifications:

• Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in business, government or industry association in the fields of sales, business development, trade promotion, international trade or similar field.

• Post Entry Training: On the job training by the Commercial Service on export promotion programs, market research, software applications and other needed skills. Commerce distance learning courses and other web-based training as well as potential training in the U.S and elsewhere.

FCS training courses: Within first 30 days

• Tradecraft for New Commercial Specialists
• Salesforce

• Language Proficiency: Level IV (fluency-reading/writing/speaking) in English is required.

• Job Knowledge: Must have thorough knowledge of the economies of British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Saskatchewan,

Benefits and Other InfoBenefits:Agency Benefits:Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Calgary, Canada, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.Other Information:For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*2. AEFM / USEFM3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.How to ApplyHow to Apply:All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.Required Documents:To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.All Applicants:

• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Degree (not transcript)
• Degree with transcript
• Language Scores (if available)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:• Copy of Sponsors Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name).Quick Apply

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