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JOB PROFILE (TDO) POSITIONS: 00095179, 00093802 TITLE: MANAGER CLASSIFICATION: MANAGEMENT BAND 2 MINISTRY: INTERNATIONAL TRADE BRANCH: TRADE POLICY & NEGOTIATIONS SUPERVISOR TITLE: SENIOR MANAGER SUPERVISOR POSITION #: VARIOUS Working in partnership with many stakeholders, industry and levels of government, the Ministry’s International Strategy and Competitiveness Division provides integrated international trade and investment policy, planning and strategy to help BC increase exports, develop international partnerships, attract investment and eliminate protectionist measures. The Division focuses on key target markets, particularly in Asia, and the eight priority sectors identified in the Jobs Plan as having the most potential to bring new dollars into our economy. MIT Mission: To open and expand markets for BC goods and services, particularly in Asia, and attract investment to grow BC’s priority sectors. JOB OVERVIEW To develop trade priorities, participate in negotiations, implement agreements, provide advice on a range of national and international trade, investment and labour mobility agreements and identify industry competitiveness issues for BC and options for addressing competitive gaps and international trade, economic business and investment competitiveness and job creation in British Columbia. ACCOUNTABILITIES Assist in the development of government’s positions and strategies for trade negotiations and disputes affecting the province’s interests and jurisdictional rights. Participate in the negotiations of trade agreements to reduce/eliminate barriers to trade, investment, labour mobility and competitiveness to enhance the economy of British Columbia. Manage working groups and cross-jurisdictional trade teams to address trade, investment and/or labour mobility issues. Manage inter-agency/ jurisdictional economic competitiveness projects, negotiate conflicting priorities, identify and develop implementation plans, policies, legislation and regulations and impact assessments. Establish and maintain a strong inter-agency/ jurisdictional network in order to maintain currency with business interests, barriers and positions regarding economic development. Career Group: Job Family: Executive Management Management Job Stream: Role: Revised Date: Business Leader Oct 2016 Consult with industry and other stakeholders to develop trade strategies, negotiating positions, sector strategies and economic development proposals. Manage contracts, including qualifying criteria and performance agreement conditions for personal services contracts, and design studies for performance evaluation. Assess new/ proposed policies and programs of other government agencies to identify consistency or conflict with strategic directions and international trade agreement obligations, advise of potential impacts on BC, and of trade-compliant means to achieve the goals of the policies and programs. Assess strategies, policies and approaches, used by competing jurisdictions, to support economic development/ expansion and identify change opportunities for BC. Manage staff and conduct performance reviews. JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Degree (post graduate degree preferred) in Economics, Business, Law or Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A MINIMUM OF THREE (3) YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING: Trade and economic development, trade policy analysis and development, as well as legislative processes and inter-governmental procedures. Collaborative relationships with stakeholders and interest groups. Preparing briefing materials, Treasury Board and Cabinet submissions and public presentations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Domestic and international trade agreements and negotiations. Programs and policies of the BC government related to economic competitiveness, international and internal trade or other defined areas of responsibility. Economic theory, sources and uses of data, methods of policy analysis and the structure and function of the BC economy. The principles and approaches to effective negotiation, facilitation and arbitration. Career Group: Job Family: Executive Management Management Job Stream: Role: Revised Date: Business Leader Oct 2016 Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position). COMPETENCIES Building Partnerships with Stakeholders is the ability to build long-term or on-going relationships with stakeholders (e.g. someone who shares an interest in what you are doing). This type of relationship is often quite deliberate/is typically focused on the way the relationship is conducted. Implicit in this competency is demonstrating a respect for/stating positive expectations of the stakeholder. Results Orientation is a concern for surpassing a standard of excellence. The standard may be one’s own past performance (striving for improvement); an objective measure (achievement orientation); challenging goals that one has set; or even improving or surpassing what has already been done (continuous improvement). Service Orientation implies a desire to identify and serve customers/clients, who may include the public, co-workers, other branches/divisions, other ministries/agencies, other government organizations, and non-government organizations. It means focusing one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of the customer/client. Communicating Effectively requires effective writing and presentation skills; the ability to adjust to fit the audience and the message; and to strongly get a message across. Teamwork and Co-operation is the ability to work co-operatively within diverse teams, work groups and across the organization to achieve group and organizational goals. It includes the desire and ability to understand and respond effectively to other people from diverse backgrounds with diverse views. Competencies listed above complement the required accountabilities for this job profile. For more information about behavioural interviews, competency definitions, and to watch interview videos please visit: Competencies in the BC Public Service Career Group: Job Family: Executive Management Management Job Stream: Role: Revised Date: Business Leader Oct 2016