BC Public Service situated in BC CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Managing Director, China who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The position is offered as a temporary assignment (TA).

Employer Name: BC Public Service

Position: Managing Director

No. of vacancies: 1

Salary: $108,500.18 – $144,300.18 annually

Employment type: Temporary Assignment (TA)

Location: Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary) - The candidate must provide strategic leadership for British Columbia’s trade promotion and investment attraction initiatives in China, ensuring alignment with government priorities, economic objectives, and international engagement strategies.

- The candidate must lead the development and implementation of British Columbia’s China trade and investment strategy, including business plans, priority sectors, market approaches, and performance measures.
- The candidate must identify, advance, and secure high-value trade and investment opportunities for British Columbia that generate economic perks including export growth and foreign direct investment.
- The candidate must lead and coordinate British Columbia’s official representation in China, maintaining a strong provincial profile with senior‑level stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and institutions.
- The candidate must represent British Columbia at senior‑level meetings, events, and forums in China to promote the Province’s economic strengths and strategic priorities.
- The candidate must provide strategic advice to Ministers, the Premier’s Office, senior provincial officials, and Canadian Heads of Mission to support informed decision‑making related to trade, investment, and international engagement.
- The candidate must lead British Columbia’s participation in Minister‑led, Premier‑led, and senior‑level trade and investment missions to and from China, including planning, program development, stakeholder coordination, and in‑market execution.
- The candidate must oversee delivery of services supporting British Columbia companies entering or expanding in the Chinese market, including market intelligence, issue resolution, introductions, and partnership facilitation.




- The candidate must ensure the provision of timely and actionable market intelligence to provincial ministries, Crown corporations, and partner organisations to support economic and policy development.
- The candidate must cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with federal and provincial partners, international agencies, diplomatic missions, and economic organisations to support coordinated trade and investment efforts.
- The candidate must provide executive oversight of human and financial resources supporting British Columbia’s presence in China, including business planning, budgeting, performance management, reporting, and office operations.
- The candidate must lead and manage staff, including assigning work, setting and evaluating performance expectations, approving leave, and supporting employee development.
- The candidate must ensure compliance with provincial policies, diplomatic protocols, security requirements, and applicable Government of Canada and host country regulations. Job Requirements - The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognised university and will be required to provide proof of completion.
- The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, in international business development, trade promotion, and/or foreign direct investment attraction.
- The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, in strategic planning and execution in complex international environments.
- The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, leading, supervising, and developing high‑performing teams.
- The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience,



developing and managing complex client, stakeholder, and partner relationships across government, industry, and other organisations.
- The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, managing projects and initiatives including multi‑stakeholder or high‑value events.
- The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, preparing and delivering strategic advice, briefings, and written materials for executive leadership and senior management.
- The candidate must have proficiency in Mandarin, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have experience exceeding the minimum years required for the role.
- Preference may be given to applicants who hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent qualification in business or economics.
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience working in a diplomatic mission, international organisation, or intergovernmental context.
- The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Diplomatic Passport and the required diplomatic accreditation and visa in the host country, and must not hold citizenship of the host country.
- The candidate must hold Canadian citizenship.
- The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both English and Mandarin, in oral and written communication. Security and safety - The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance from the Government of Canada.
- The candidate must successfully complete a medical and fitness‑for‑duty assessment. Work conditions and physical capabilities - The candidate must be available to work occasional overtime outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends.
- The candidate must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
- The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.

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