Job Information

Job Title: Director, Alberta Mumbai Office

Job Requisition ID: 88486

Ministry: Executive Council

Location: Mumbai, India

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary 4-year Contract

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 - $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135–$170,332/year)

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.

International and Intergovernmental Relations (IIR) leads Alberta's international engagement to advance the province's economic interests around the world. Through the Alberta International Offices (AIO) network, the International Relations Division strengthens Alberta's global presence. It does this by attracting investment, expanding market access for Alberta's products and services, and advocating for Alberta's interests with foreign governments, businesses and partners. In India, Alberta's offices are co-located with the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi and the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai.

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 opportunity 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.

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- 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

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- 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 strong 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 cutting-edge solutions and bring together key players to achieve impactful results.

- Social media expertise, leveraging digital platforms to promote Alberta’s industries and drive business opportunities.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Creative Problem-Solving: Approaches challenges with innovation, fostering collaboration and generating impactful solutions.

Agility: Adapts quickly to change, managing risks and uncertainty while keeping goals on track.

Building Collaborative Networks: Establishes influential relationships, ensuring diverse stakeholder needs are represented and aligned.

Driving for Results: Removes obstacles to success, maintaining integrity while delivering measurable outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Considers broader trends and political dynamics to guide informed, long-term decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, preferred degree with a focu

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