Job Posting

Trade and Investment Coordinator

Title:  Trade and Investment coordinator

Term: 1 year Contract Position (with possibility of extension until March 2018)

Reports To: President & CEO

ABOUT CREATIVE BC

Creative BC is an independent not for profit agency established by the Provincial Government that is responsible for promoting and developing the creative industries in British Columbia.  This new agency, which brought together BC Film + Media and the BC Film Commission, and added responsibility for digital media, publishing and music,  provides a single point of access for industry programming, production support services, tax credit administration, international marketing and policy development.  Our goal is to provide exceptional client service and demonstrate leadership and expertise to sustain BC’s Creative sector and expand its capacity and reputation as a globally competitive and world-class centre for creative content production.  Creative BC programs, services and investments act as a catalyst to help these sectors realize their economic and creative potential and thereby contribute to the future prosperity of our province. 

JOB SUMMARY

Creative BC is looking for a dynamic and well- organized trade and investment project coordinator to plan and implement diverse trade and investment programs and initiatives to expand the competitiveness of BC’s creative industries.  The Project Coordinator will assist in the planning and implementation of a comprehensive investment strategy to build the capacity of BC's creative industries, increase the sectors penetration in domestic and international markets, and attract foreign investment and highly skilled talent to BC. The successful applicant will help to deliver this investment strategy in partnership with Creative BC and BC’s creative industry trade associations through three targeted program streams which include export market support, investment attraction and event development.  The Coordinator will also be responsible for administering the Contribution Agreement between Creative BC and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) and overseeing the financial contribution received under the Western Diversification Program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  1. Develop and foster partnerships with creative industry trade associations, funding agencies, provincial and federal government partners and related creative industry trade events.
  2. Identify opportunities to leverage trade and investment partnerships with the federal and provincial governments, the private sector and other non-government sources.
  3. Coordinate Project Advisory Committee Meetings and provide regular and ad hoc status updates.
  4. With input from the Project Advisory Committee, develop a detailed project activity plan and budget update for each year of project funding, to be completed no later than March 31st of each year.
  5. Coordinate export readiness and trade and investment activities and events related to investment attraction, international partnerships and export development within BC’s creative industries.
  6. Coordinate trade missions to major decision-making centres, plan business development showcases in key markets, and facilitate tours of BC for key foreign investors.
  7. Leverage the services of the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service and BC's International Trade and Investment Attraction Network.  
  8. Develop marketing materials and coordinated campaigns to support BC participation at local and international tradeshows and events and showcase and promote BC’s expertise in the creative sector globally.
  9. Work with creative industry trade events to develop initiatives and programming that attract talent and investment and strengthen British Columbia’s reputation as a centre of creative excellence.  
  10. Work with Creative BC to develop and manage annual budget and compile and submit expense claims for reimbursement from WD a minimum of two times and a maximum of four times per year.
  11. Create and submit quarterly project progress reports at key phases of the project and track and report on achievement of performance indicators and targets.
  12. Create and implement appropriate communications activities on behalf of the project partners and supported trade and investment initiatives and events.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Business, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations and 3-5 years of trade- and/or investment-development experience; (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered). 
  • Knowledge of BC’s creative industries.
  • Self-starter who brings a positive attitude and can work independently as well as part of a team to represent BC’s creative industries at tradeshows and events.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as facilitation skills.
  • Ability to negotiate persuasively and effectively, and develop solid internal and external relationships.
  • Experience with budgeting, procurement and contract management.
  • Proven record of strong leadership skills in business development, marketing, corporate communications, public and media relations, corporate events and social media.
  • Competence in project management and strong attention to detail, with ability to understand bigger picture impacts.
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage a number of priority projects concurrently.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in order to develop and foster good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Some travel may be required.

Compensation:  Negotiable up to maximum of $5,000 per month

Please note, this position does require either Canadian citizenship or permanent residency with the legal requirements to work in Canada.

Please apply via email to Karen Lamare, Director of Strategic Planning before end of day Friday February 6, 2015.  Email:  klamare@creativebc.com 

If you have questions regarding this position, please call: 604 730-2239

Application Deadline: 
Friday, February 6, 2015
Type of Work: 
Contract
City: 
Vancouver
Province: 
British Columbia
Education Level: 
University (Undergraduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
Yes
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
By E-Mail

Employer Details

Creative BC

Karen Lamare
2225 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6K2E4
Canada

Creative BC is an independent not for profit agency established by the Provincial Government in April 2013 that is responsible for promoting and developing the creative industries in British Columbia. This new agency, which brought together BC Film + Media and the BC Film Commission, provides a single point of access for industry programming, production support services, tax credit administration, international marketing and policy development