Investor Services Associate, US

Steer Canada’s Future

As Canada’s investment attraction and promotion agency, Invest in Canada (IIC) leads with one goal: to find the best to invest. We rally the country’s economic forces to bring committed and engaged global businesses and their investments to our country. This pursuit requires us to brand and market Canada on the national and global stage to increase awareness of what our country has to offer and why we’re the go-to destination for investment. In bringing your skills and expertise to Invest in Canada, you will be a part of building a prosperous, sustainable economy for our country, our communities, and the world.

Guided by these principles, we believe our people are the key to advancing our mission of establishing Canada as the leading destination for global investment. Driving the development of Canada’s collective economic and social wealth involves a high-level of innovation, forward-thinking and accountability. You will be joining a team that is encouraged and challenged by building a greater Canada. Being a key member of a dynamic and action-oriented team, you will take ownership over your work, collaborate with the greater team, and become a reliable expert within the organization.

Invest in Canada is looking for an Investor Services Associate with a focus on investment promotion and attraction into Canada from the United States. The Investor Services Associate liaises with Trade Commissionaires in the network to target and win new investment projects. The Associate supports investors in the navigation of the investment process and provides information, key data points, and provides input into proposals.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities for this role may include but are not limited to the following:

• Proactive engagement and outreach to global business leaders and key government contacts to establish strong rapports and maintain existing relationships.
• Provide exceptional support and service to investors to inform their investment journey, including the scheduling of meetings with government contacts, advising on government programs and processes, and proactively identifying potential challenges in their investment journey.
• Liaise with the Investment Officers in the Trade Commissionaires Service and stakeholders to enable investment in Canada
• Coordinate and prepare investment attraction materials including proposals on Canada’s value proposition, presentations, and industry profiles.
• Organize foreign delegation and investor visits to Canada and facilitate program development and scheduling. 
• Contribute to strategy development on investment pitches, sector strategies and outgoing communications.
• Track and report on all client activity using established CRM solution.
• Work with the marketing team to identify opportunities for building new relationships and strengthening existing ones.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Public Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics, International Business or in a related field.
• Graduate degree is considered an asset (MBA, Master of Economics, or in a related field)
• 3-5 years of related experience (government – economic development, programs/policy, business development, sales and/or investment promotion)
• Knowledge of government departments, programs, and processes.
• Ability to build successful working relationships with senior executives in both the private and public sectors.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingualism, considered an asset (English and French)
• Travel may be required.

Invest in Canada Offers:

• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• A place for continuous learning and growth.
• Flexible work hours.
• A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.
• The opportunity to make Canada even stronger.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected], by July 28, 2024. if you are interested. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position and our organization.

Employment Equity

Invest in Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce and values employment equity as an integral part of professional excellence. Invest in Canada values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, and we regard equity and diversity as an integral part of professional excellence and are committed to accessibility for all employees.

Invest in Canada seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. IIC is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].