BC Public Service - Internal Job Opportunities

The Team
The Export Services team is part of the International Trade and Investment Attraction Division (ITIA) within the Ministry of Jobs and Economic Growth. This established team works at the forefront of supporting British Columbia's exporters by delivering programs, services, and strategic initiatives that help businesses expand into international markets, attract investment, and strengthen global trade relationships. Working closely with industry partners, exporters, federal and provincial government agencies, Indigenous communities, and B.C.'s international trade network, the team plays a key role in advancing the Province's trade diversification goals. The work of this team directly contributes to economic growth, job creation, and increased opportunities for businesses and communities throughout the province.

The Role
As Director, Export Services, you will lead the development and delivery of strategic initiatives that strengthen B.C.'s export capacity and support the Province's trade, investment, and economic development objectives. You will provide leadership to a team responsible for helping B.C. companies access international markets through export advisory services, programs, and partnerships that support business growth and competitiveness. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of B.C.'s export ecosystem by advancing key programs such as Export Navigator, the Trade Accelerator Program, and other export readiness initiatives. The role offers the chance to collaborate with senior leaders, industry stakeholders, and international partners while making a meaningful impact on economic growth, investment attraction, and family-supporting jobs across the province.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience

• University degree and a minimum of four (4) years of recent, related, senior level experience.

• Four (4) years *recent, related, senior level experience must include:

  • Experience leading the development and delivery of export readiness, export development, trade promotion, or international business development programs, services, or initiatives for businesses.

  • Experience leading and managing teams of professional staff and contractors.

  • Experience managing budgets, contracts, funding agreements, and financial resources.

  • Experience establishing and managing strategic partnerships and agreements with government, industry, and service delivery partners.

  • Experience providing strategic advice to senior executives and government officials on complex issues.

  • Experience working directly with businesses to support export readiness, development and growth in international markets.
     

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience beyond the minimum years required for the position.

• Experience working with exporters in the agriculture, agri-food, food and beverage, or value-added food processing sectors.

• Experience working in international trade development or investment attraction agencies.  

• Experience working for or with the federal government.

For questions regarding this position, please contact vicki.desaulnier@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:
Flexible work options are available; this position may be able to work from home a few days a week subject to an approved telework agreement.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required. 
This position is excluded from union membership.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.

The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Métis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.

Cover Letter: YES (1-page maximum) - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.

Resume: YES (2-page maximum) - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.

Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.