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Job Title: Director, Trade Indo-Pacific

Job Requisition ID: 83182

Ministry: Jobs, Economy, Trade and Immigration

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Fulltime

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Scope: Open competition

Closing Date: May 7, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.3 to $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135 - $170,332/year)

Role Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director, Trade and Export Expansion, the Director, Trade Indo‑Pacific leads the Indo‑Pacific team to assist Alberta‑based organizations, institutions, and associations gain market access for goods and services in their geographical region.

The Director provides strategic guidance to the trade team to enhance Alberta’s export readiness and success, build awareness of international opportunities, and generate increased value for the Alberta's economy.

The position supports Minister and senior officials in engagement with key government and industry contacts in international markets. It connects with key stakeholders in foreign markets, supports government‑to‑government engagement and advocacy, and understands political and business environments in international markets.

To enhance policy and program support, the director contributes to development of sector and market strategies by assessing the political and business environment in international markets.

Key responsibilities include:

Ministerial & Premier–Level Trade Missions

Lead planning, coordination, and execution of international trade missions, including on‑ground support for senior officials.

Provide strategic, evidence‑based policy advice aligned with departmental priorities and government objectives.

Offer cultural, political, and systems‑level insight to support effective engagement and successful trade outcomes.

Ministerial Briefing Packages

Develop comprehensive briefing materials with analysis, options, and recommendations to inform senior decision‑making.

Conduct market research and intelligence gathering to support trade missions and advance Alberta’s global position.

Anticipate emerging trade issues and communicate complex information clearly to internal and external stakeholders.





International Trade Promotion Strategy

Lead development of regional trade strategies to advance diversification and Alberta’s economic interests.

Collaborate across government to align trade initiatives with departmental priorities.

Engage stakeholders and partners to strengthen Alberta’s presence and impact in international markets.

Ministerial Mission Planning

Lead end‑to‑end planning and execution of ministerial missions, including briefings, stakeholder coordination, and on‑ground support for senior officials.

Provide strategic, evidence‑based policy advice and market intelligence aligned with government priorities and international trade objectives.

Anticipate trade issues and deliver explicit, culturally informed guidance and communications to support decision‑making and successful outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain relationships with domestic and international stakeholders to advance Alberta’s trade interests.

Provide strategic advice, market insights, and connections to businesses, leadership, and partners to enhance export success.

Lead engagement efforts, including team oversight, trade missions, and collaboration with government and industry partners.

Lead Development of International Export Promotion Strategy

Oversee development of sector and market strategies based on political and economic analysis.

Lead trade missions, government‑to‑government engagement, and strategic initiatives to promote Alberta globally.

Guide policy, program development, and industry engagement priorities, supporting trade and investment attraction efforts.

Leadership / Mentorship / Employee Development

Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to staff, supporting performance, development, and team outcomes.





Foster an inclusive workplace aligned with Alberta Public Service values and diversity principles.

Support senior leadership through strategic advice and act on behalf of the Senior Director as needed.

Information Requests / Action Requests / Briefings

Oversee and ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of action requests and briefing materials.

Manage responses to stakeholders on behalf of senior leadership, ensuring alignment with Alberta’s interests.

Coordinate information flow and provide strategic input to support decision‑making.

Unit / Branch Administration

Oversee staffing, budgeting, performance management, and day‑to‑day branch operations.

Manage priorities, allocate resources, and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

Participate in departmental management processes, including reporting, planning, and meetings.

Qualifications
University graduation in Business or a related field, supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience. Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

Foreign language capabilities is an asset. Must be able to travel internationally.

Confidential clearance for preparation of ministerial missions, travel and briefings.

Experience in international business, export development and marketing.

Understanding of current international, economic, political and social issues.

Diplomacy skills when representing the government in social, political and business initiatives.

Sound knowledge of project management approaches and experience leading a variety of project teams to successful achievement of objectives.

Knowledge of key concepts in international trade policy and international economic relations.

Knowledge of Alberta trade policy objectives and ability to align work activities with those objectives.

Strong networking skills, ability to identify key relationships and convey critical information from varied sources.

Minimum of three years of management experience leading a team, including setting direction, managing performance, and delivering on operational objectives.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.

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📌 Director, Trade Indo-Pacific (Alberta)
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