Please note that your application will ONLY be reviewed if submitted online on our website at ERA Site, https://ca.usembassy.gov/jobs/ before the closing date November 16, 2026.

Job Summary The incumbent’s primary responsibility is to serve as the sole locally hired, full-time economic and political professional at the U.S.

Consulate

General in Calgary. The incumbent must understand and evaluate a range of issues relating to Calgary’s consular district (Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories), including national politics, subnational politics, economic conditions, and key issues related to energy and Indigenous relations. S/he will travel throughout the consular district as necessary. S/he will conduct original research and analysis, written reporting, advocacy, public outreach, contact development, and visit management. S/he uses their judgement to identify significant new developments, draws the Political and Economic Section Chief’s (Pol/Econ Chief) attention to them, and prepares oral or written briefs as necessary.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience analyzing economic or political trends or public policies related to energy, economic development, the environment, science, or technology is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Education:

A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, Communications, Business, or International Relations is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Language:

English - Level 4 - Fluent in Speaking/Reading/Writing. This may be tested.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Skills and Abilities:





Superior people and communication skills, both written and oral, to develop contacts across a huge area, across numerous sectors, and at all ranks in society. Must have the capacity to quickly grasp the key facts and then analyze new and different issues and present the results in tightly written form for consumers in Ottawa and Washington. Must have solid organizational skills to manage complex visits by senior officials.

Must have computer skills such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. for data manipulation and analysis, report writing, and presentation development.

Other Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Security Certificate.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (THREE WEEKS) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Required Document Details:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

- Proof of eligibility to legally reside and/or work in Canada, such as a copy of Canadian passport, citizenship certificate, permanent residency and/or work permit.
- Educational certificate as required by the specific education requirement, such as high school diploma, university transcripts, university degree, etc.

Pay: $92,000.00-$139,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Political/Economic Specialist (Economic Specialist) (Calgary)
🏢 US Consulate General Calgary
📍 Calgary