International Initiatives Officer

1 week ago


Edmonton, Canada Government of Alberta Full time

Role Responsibilities

Alberta's government sees agriculture as a key economic driver for growth in Alberta. To successfully grow the agriculture industry in Alberta, Alberta's government offers a range of services and programs to support the growth of Alberta’s agricultural exports, with the goal of promoting Alberta as a reliable source of high-quality agriculture and food products.

Reporting to the Export Development Manager, the International Initiatives Officer will play a critical role in supporting Alberta companies enter international markets by assessing companies’ capacity, conducting targeted industry outreach, developing marketing materials to promote Alberta’s agri-food products internationally, and implement export preparedness initiatives. 

As part of the dynamic and exciting Export Development team, the International Initiatives Officer will:

Provide strategic supports to company clients intended to enhance Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industry’s export capability and knowledge Support efforts to promote Alberta’s agricultural capabilities and grow brand awareness internationally Grow a strong network of clients, partners and stakeholders to maintain broad awareness of industry needs, program offerings from partners, and identify opportunities to collaborate Create marketing and communications tools for use within the Branch and in the Alberta International Offices

Qualifications

University Degree in a field related preferably in international business, marketing, finance, business development, political science or other related degree. Minimum of two (2) years of related work experience is required.


Equivalencies maybe considered - directly related education or experience considered on the basis of:

1 year of education for 1 year of experience; or  1 year of experience for 1 year of education


Preference will be given to those with knowledge and experience related to international trade, marketing, and Alberta’s agricultural capabilities.

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. Refer to .



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