JOB PROFILE
POSITION #00033757 (TDO)
TITLE:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CLASSIFICATION: STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AND COMPANY ATTRACTION
MINISTRY:
JOBS, TOURISM AND INNOVATION
SUPERVISOR TITLE: ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER
BRANCH: INTER INVEST AND COMPANY ATTRACT
SUPERVISOR POSITION #: 00081207
Working in partnership with many stakeholders, industry and levels of government, the Ministry’s
International Trade and Investment Attraction Division provides integrated trade and investment programs to
help BC increase exports, develop international partnerships, attract investment and eliminate protectionist
measures. The Division focuses on key target markets, particularly in Asia, and the eight priority sectors
identified in the Jobs Plan as having the most potential to bring new dollars into our economy.
ITIA Mission: To open and expand markets for BC goods and services, particularly in Asia, and attract
investment to grow BC’s priority sectors.
JOB OVERVIEW
To lead and direct the planning and development of strategies to increase foreign investment in, and attract
companies to BC to grow its industries, create jobs and secure a position of strength in the global economy.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Directs and implements new or major transformations of the Branch’s core business with multiple
delivery components (e.g., strategically identifying key targets, proactively developing key account
plans, promoting opportunities/advantages for companies to locate in BC, generating business leads,
qualifying potential foreign investors, helping potential investors develop a business case, marketing
“wins” internally and externally, etc).
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Plans and develops strategies to establish the branch as a centre for cross-jurisdictional expertise on
investment attraction and provides expert investment advice and support services to investors,
companies and other jurisdictions.
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Directs the development and implementation of campaigns to attract investment and foreign
companies to establish a presence in BC.
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Develops the strategies to implement a “key account” approach to generate business leads, connect
with important players in each sector and market, build stronger business relationships with key
individuals and companies and increase the probability that those accounts will make the decision to
invest in BC.
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Provides a clear vision and strategic direction that aligns with the direction of Government for all
business lines and leads broad organizational change.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Executive Management
Management
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Leader
June 2012
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Builds and fosters partnerships with a diverse range of senior leaders to ensure the corporate goals of
government are achieved.
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Represents the ministry and/or the Assistant Deputy Minister on committees and in meetings on
controversial issues with stakeholders and other jurisdictions with the authority to negotiate solutions.
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Establishes and approves changes to branch business structure and operations to achieve ministry
goals and objectives.
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Leads the preparation of recommendations and briefings for Ministry executive and implements action
plans to achieve Ministry objectives.
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Collaborates with Government Communication and Public Engagement Branch for external investment
promotion campaigns.
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Provides advice to the Minister, Deputy Minister, Ministry Executive, senior government officials on all
international market development strategies.
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Directs the development of business mandates, plans overall business direction and develops strategic
plans and governance structures.
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Develops financial forecasts and funding scenarios, advocates for operational and specific project
funding priorities, allocates and manages financial resources.
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Supervises staff including assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance plans,
approval of leave, represents the Employer at Step 2 of the grievance process and takes disciplinary
action, up to and including recommendation for dismissal.
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Leads and directs the preparation Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions, publications, position
papers, briefing notes, policy documents and presentation materials.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Degree in business administration, public administration, economics, political science or related field or
equivalent.
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Experience in a senior management role leading new business development projects and/or business
transformation projects involving a diverse range of project portfolios.
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Strong client management experience and customer service orientation.
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Experience in sales oriented environment, with strong capabilities in “closing deals”.
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Experience establishing collaborative relationships with senior leaders across government and leading
organizational change associated with implementation.
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Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary senior management teams in the development and
implementation of a diverse range of projects.
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Experience in strategic business planning; contract management; financial management; and leading
multi-party negotiations.
Career Group:
Job Family:
Executive Management
Management
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Leader
June 2012
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Successful completion of security screening requirements of the BC Public Service, which may include a
criminal records check, and/or Criminal Records Review Act (CRRA) check, and/or enhanced security
screening checks as required by the ministry (Note: It is important that you read the job posting
carefully to understand the specific security screening requirements pertaining to the position).
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
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Leadership implies a desire to lead others, including diverse teams. Leadership is generally, but not
always, demonstrated from a position of formal authority. The "team" here should be understood
broadly as any group with which the person interacts regularly.
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Building Strategic Alliances involves knowledge and skills to engage in internal and external
stakeholder analysis and to negotiate agreements and alliances based on a full understanding of power
and politics
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Solving Problems Creatively involves knowledge and skills in fostering creative problem solving in the
organization through critical reflection, problem analysis, risk assessment and rewarding innovation.
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Building Team Orientation involves knowledge and skills in developing group identity, participative
decision making, and open and effective communication. Team-building involves developing,
empowering, motivating and mentoring staff in order to achieve peak performance
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Outstanding communications skills
Personal/Professional Values
 Able to work successfully with others across functional teams
 Open minded and collaborative
 Reliable and trustworthy
 Passionate and interested in helping the division succeed
 Focused on solutions: always offers suggestions to address problems/issues
Career Group:
Job Family:
Executive Management
Management
Job Stream:
Role:
Revised Date:
Leader
June 2012