15 Oct
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Government of Alberta
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Edmonton
15 Oct
Government of Alberta
Edmonton
Role Responsibilities The Director, Mumbai Office is Alberta’s lead representative for trade, investment, advocacy, and talent attraction in India.
Based in Mumbai, this long-term international assignment (four years) is an exceptional chance to shape Alberta’s economic interests in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world.
This role reports to the Managing Director, Indo-Pacific Region, based in the Alberta Singapore Office.
Your Role & Impact: Strategic Leadership: Drive Alberta’s market access and investment attraction strategies, supporting priority industries such as oil & gas, agri-food, clean technology, life sciences, and education.
Diplomatic Engagement: Represent Alberta’s interests with Indian and Canadian government officials, private sector leaders, and key stakeholders.
Market Intelligence & Expansion: Gather and analyze sector-specific market opportunities, facilitate Alberta’s export growth, and develop strategic partnerships.
Operational & Team Leadership: Lead strategic and operational planning for Alberta's offices in Mumbai and New Delhi, including budget management, strategy implementation,
and leadership of locally engaged staff.
What You Bring: Extensive experience in networking and cultivating high-impact business relationships. A track record of working independently to drive measurable outcomes in investment attraction and trade.
Deep understanding of Alberta’s economic, political, and social landscape, alongside robust knowledge of government policies in Canada and India.
Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to oversee complex international business initiatives, and manage teams in a cross-cultural setting.
Exceptional communication skills in English, with knowledge of one or more other official languages in India.
Proficiency in diplomacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, managing sensitive issues with professionalism.
Creative problem-solving mindset, able to develop innovative solutions and bring together key players to achieve impactful results.
Social media expertise, leveraging digital platforms to promote Alberta’s industries and drive business prospects.
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