Regional Advisor, British Columbia

Steer Canada’s Future

As Canada’s investment attraction and promotion agency, Invest in Canada 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 a Regional Advisor, British Columbia to support and promote the province of British Columbia to further generate and secure transformational investments by global companies. Reporting to the Director, National Engagement, the Regional Advisor, British Columbia acts as a representative of the region, and has an in-depth understanding of British Columbia’s key assets, sectors and investment opportunities. The Regional Advisor will develop and manage strong working relationships with a network of provincial and municipal partners to communicate and inform on key developments, and to assist with the overall value proposition for the region. 

Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Develop expertise of the key sectors and assets within the region and draw parallels between these identified sectors and Invest in Canada’s sectors of focus. 
• Strong knowledge of the key contacts within the local economic ecosystem. 
• Identify, develop and manage strong working relationships with a network of key partners in the region, including provincial and municipal partners. 
• Develop, facilitate and promote consistent and current information regarding intelligence and the region’s main value proposition including through virtual webinars and promotional material. 
• Inform provincial and municipal partners of federal policies and programs and connect parties to facilitate collaboration between levels of government. 
• Support the Investor Services team with program development and site visit preparation to showcase the region’s value proposition. 
• Liaise with internal teams and Trade Commissioner Services Officers to offer support for a wide range of tasks including client meetings, reinvestment activities, documentation and proposals. 
• Educate and update internal colleagues and Trade Commissioner Services Officers regarding the value proposition and opportunities in the region. 
• Participate and work with Invest in Canada’s Market Advisors in the development of investment pitches, sector strategies and outgoing communications.
• Liaise with internal teams including Invest in Canada’s leadership team to share information and collaborate on ongoing priorities and projects.

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). 
• 5-7 years of related experience (government – economic development, programs/policy, business development, sales and/or investment promotion).
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with senior executives in both the private and public sectors.
• Excellent ability to collaborate and communicate cross-functionally.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of region and the ability to promote Canada’s value proposition.
• Knowledge of federal government departments, programs, and processes. Further understanding and knowledge of provincial and municipal government programs and processes considered an asset. 
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, global environment and to adapt quickly to changing priorities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a particular strength in dealing with a wide variety of individuals at various levels within and outside of the organization. 
• Ability to travel within the province of British Columbia (1-2 times per month) as well as to Ottawa (3-4 times per year). 

Invest in Canada Offers: 

• The opportunity to build a more prosperous, sustainable economy for Canadians and the world; 
• A collaborative working environment; 
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities; 
• Flexible work hours and extensive leave policies; 
• A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and a defined benefit pension plan. 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr-rh@invcanada.ca by August 11, 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. Invest in Canada is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at hr-rh@invcanada.ca.