{"id":8365,"date":"2009-09-03T06:41:00","date_gmt":"2009-09-03T10:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=8365"},"modified":"2009-09-05T23:34:57","modified_gmt":"2009-09-06T03:34:57","slug":"job-senior-economic-officer-ontario-ministry-of-international-trade-and-investment-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2009\/09\/03\/job-senior-economic-officer-ontario-ministry-of-international-trade-and-investment-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Senior Economic Officer, Ontario Ministry of International Trade and Investment (Tokyo)"},"content":{"rendered":"

JetWit job poster <\/em>Stephen Palanik<\/a><\/strong><\/em> (Fukushima Ken, 2004-08<\/strong><\/em>)<\/strong> learned of the following employment opportunity through the Ontario Public Service Career website<\/a>, and thought it might be of interest to former Canadian JETs in the Tokyo area. <\/em> Stephen is a translator based in Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka Ken, and he periodically posts job listings and event information for JET alumni.<\/em><\/p>\n

With offices in Canadian Embassies in Europe, Asia and North America, the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade’s International Marketing Centres are headed by people familiar with the needs of their particular market\u2014and the business advantages Ontario can offer it. The Ministry is also an important resource for local economic development offices interested in attracting foreign investment or finding export markets.<\/p>\n

Situated in the Canadian Embassy, a unique three-year opportunity exists with the Ministry to represent Ontario in Tokyo, Japan. Bring your strong knowledge of global economic development and trade issues to promote and project Ontario’s image for business opportunities.<\/p>\n

In this high profile role, you will: assist in determining priorities, objectives and strategies for trade, investment and general business relations with Japan; propose to the ministry annual programming for Japan and implement as approved; network with media; provide advice to senior government and business leaders; provide high-quality intelligence on Japan; work with various ministries, levels of government, private-sector companies and organizations, and academic institutions.<\/p>\n

Qualifications:
\n<\/strong>– Extensive knowledge of Ontario’s business and economic interests and objectives in Japan to attract investment and trade
\n– Sound knowledge of Ontario’s and Japan’s governments, economies, decision-making processes and business cultures
\n– Superior project and issues management experience and demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
\n– Extensive experience in policy development and program delivery processes
\n– Strong oral and written communication, presentation, negotiation, consultation and interpersonal skills
\n– Computer skills to prepare spreadsheets, correspondence, conduct research and prepare reports<\/p>\n

Mandatory Requirements<\/strong>:
\n– Canadian Citizenship
\n– Ability to obtain Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) clearance
\n– Ability to pass medical examination
\n– Proficiency in Japanese<\/p>\n

Ministry:<\/strong> Ministry of International Trade and Investment
\nDivision:<\/strong> International Trade & Marketing Division
\nPosition Title:<\/strong> SENIOR ECONOMIC OFFICER, TOKYO
\nDuration:<\/strong> 1 Temporary (Up to 36 Months)
\nLocation:<\/strong> Embassy of Canada,7-3-38, Akasaka, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan; Toronto, M5B 2L7, Toronto Region
\nCompensation Group:<\/strong> AMAPCEO
\nSalary:<\/strong> $92,346.00 – $122,091.00 CAD per annum
\nPosition Status:<\/strong> Open
\nJob Code:<\/strong> 23AIM – Institutional Management AIM23
\nSchedule:<\/strong> 6
\nCategory:<\/strong> Finance and Economics
\nJob ID:<\/strong> 19921<\/p>\n

Applications must be received by the end of Friday, September 11, 2009 with the Job ID number quoted. Interested parties should apply online via the job posting<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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