Trade Program Assistant

The High Commission of Canada, in Canberra, is looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to fill the position of Trade Program Assistant.

Working in the international business development team of the High Commission of Canada in Canberra, the Trade Program Assistant is responsible for supporting the delivery of Trade Commissioner Services to clients and stakeholders.

Areas of responsibility include:

Managing the budget of the trade program by updating and reconciling budget data on a regular basis, providing advice to colleagues on actual and forecasted expenditures, and paying invoices in a timely manner.

Providing administrative support to the trade program by drafting correspondence, coordinating appointments, data entry and information management;

Assisting Trade Commissioners in responding to inquiries from Canadian exporters, investors or service providers;

Researching information and preparing responses to routine or general requests for information both from Canadian clients and local contacts;

Providing logistical support for the organization of promotional events, trade shows as well as high level and business delegation visits;

Deploying the social media outreach of the Trade Program, across a variety of platforms.

This competition may be used to staff other, similar roles at the High Commission of Canada.

To Apply:

Please apply by copying and pasting the following:

https://staffing-les.international.gc.ca/en/careers/anticipatory-program-assistant-cnbra-94c6f6f9-en

For more information, please email [email protected]

Applicants that do not apply through the Government of Canada website will not be moved forward to the next stage of the recruitment process. Applications must be received by 31 August 2025

**The High Commission of Canada is unable to provide employment sponsorship.