Be part of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade’s (BIST) mission to drive more trade and investment between North America and the UK. With a mature, high-spending consumer market and an open, liberal economy, world-class talent and a business-friendly regulatory environment, the UK is the leading destination for foreign investment in Europe, the second highest investment destination in the world, and the world’s sixth largest exporter and the second largest services exporter.

We employ over 130 people across North America, all dedicated to increasing economic growth to ensure businesses thrive, markets are competitive, and consumers are protected. We seek talented team members with the passion and drive to help us in our mission to build a global appetite for British goods and services; drive investment; negotiate trade deals and open markets; and promote free trade, economic security and resilient supply chains (see

Based at the British Consulate General in Montreal, the Senior Trade and Investment Officer will proactively identify market-ready companies in Quebec and Eastern Canada who are seeking investment and expansion opportunities in the United Kingdom. The primary sectors that the Senior Trade & Investment Officer will cover include (but not limited to) are advanced manufacturing, vehicle supply chains, commercial space, critical minerals/mining and technology. In addition, the Senior Trade & Investment Officer will also work closely with local business and government counterparts to identify export opportunities for UK suppliers. There will be a line managing responsibility of one Investment Officer.



You will also be a valued contributor to the Montreal based regional team and work closely with colleagues based around the US and UK.

Roles and responsibilities

- Provide a comprehensive account management service to key Canadian prospects in the aforementioned sectors looking to set up operations in the UK; and support Canadian companies already active in the UK market to grow their footprint.
- Successfully build and manage a pipeline of knowledge-driven projects that have the potential to bring high-value jobs and R&D; to the UK.
- Assist high-growth and innovative Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and established businesses to understand and access UK markets. In addition, the senior officer role will work with the economic and trade policy team to assist both established Canadian companies in the UK and British companies with existing operations in Canada, to address concerns around trade policy or market access barriers.
- Support positive relationships with Canadian and UK business leaders, and regional trade associations.
- Develop and implement high impact, targeted marketing programs, inward missions and events in conjunction with stakeholder partners to build our brand awareness, promote key messaging, and showcase UK competitiveness.
- Keep pace with market trends and incentives across Canada and the UK to identify commercial opportunities and provide informed advice to clients and stakeholders.




- Work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-impact programming, including developing and hosting round tables, seminars and trade missions, and contributing to VIP visit programs.
- Support cross-team projects to advance UK economic and trade policy goals.
- Other duties as assigned.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure)

- Line management of one Investment Officer.
- Manage events and program budgets.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

- Demonstrated experience in a professional and client focused workplace with relevant public and/or private sector, economic or business development capacity.
- Thorough knowledge of current market trends and business ecosystems within one or more of the following sectors: advanced manufacturing, vehicle supply chains, commercial space, critical minerals/mining and/or technology across Quebec, Eastern Canada and preferably the UK.
- Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across business, government, and industry.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and present complex information clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences.
- Strong management and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team to deliver results.
- Effective organizational and time management skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Strong market research and analytical skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and use insights to inform de

📌 Senior Trade and Investment Officer (Montreal)
🏢 Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
📍 Montreal