Director, India Office

Government of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Director, Mumbai Office for Alberta International Offices leads Alberta’s trade, investment and advocacy efforts in India, based in Mumbai for a four-year international assignment.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Indo-Pacific, you will drive market access, manage budgets, and lead locally engaged staff while coordinating with Alberta’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai. Canadian citizens preferred; Top Secret clearance required.

Qualifications

• University graduation in a related field; preferred focus in Business or Economics.
• Seven years progressively responsible experience.
• Equivalency may be considered on a one-for-one basis.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership to drive market access and investment attraction.
• Represent Alberta’s interests with government officials and industry partners.
• Lead market intelligence, expansion, and partnership development.
• Oversee budgeting, strategy implementation, and leadership of staff in Mumbai and New Delhi.

Skills

Networking

Investment attraction

Government relations

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Diplomacy

Problem solving

Social media

Education

University graduation in related field

Job description

Job Information

Job Title: Director, Alberta Mumbai Office

Job Requisition ID: 88486

Ministry: Executive Council

Location: Mumbai, India

Full or Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary 4-year Contract

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Classification: Senior Manager Zone 2

Salary: $5,139.30 - $6,526.16 bi-weekly ($134,135–$170,332/year)

Executive Council works to ensure effective strategic planning and coordinated policy development and communications across government, engages Albertans and the broader global community, and promotes a vibrant and innovative public service.

International and Intergovernmental Relations (IIR) leads Alberta's international engagement to advance the province's economic interests around the world. Through the Alberta International Offices (AIO) network, the International Relations Division strengthens Alberta's global presence. It does this by attracting investment, expanding market access for Alberta's products and services, and advocating for Alberta's interests with foreign governments, businesses and partners. In India, Alberta's offices are co-located with the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi and the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai.

Role Responsibilities

The Director, Mumbai Office is Alberta’s lead representative for trade, investment, advocacy, and talent attraction in India. Based in Mumbai, this long-term international assignment (four years) is an exceptional opportunity to shape Alberta’s economic interests in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. This role reports to the Managing Director, Indo-Pacific Region, based in the Alberta Singapore Office.

• Strategic Leadership: Drive Alberta’s market access and investment attraction strategies, supporting priority industries such as oil & gas, agri-food, clean technology, life sciences, and education.


• Diplomatic Engagement: Represent Alberta’s interests with Indian and Canadian government officials, private sector leaders, and key stakeholders.


• Market Intelligence & Expansion: Gather and analyze sector-specific market opportunities, facilitate Alberta’s export growth, and develop strategic partnerships.


• Operational & Team Leadership: Lead strategic and operational planning for Alberta's offices in Mumbai and New Delhi, including budget management, strategy implementation, and leadership of locally engaged staff.

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in networking and cultivating high-impact business relationships.


• A track record of working independently to drive measurable outcomes in investment attraction and trade.


• Deep understanding of Alberta’s economic, political, and social landscape, alongside strong knowledge of government policies in Canada and India.


• Strategic leadership experience, with proven ability to oversee complex international business initiatives, and manage teams in a cross-cultural setting.


• Exceptional communication skills in English, with knowledge of one or more other official languages in India.


• Proficiency in diplomacy, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement, managing sensitive issues with professionalism.


• Creative problem-solving mindset, able to develop innovative solutions and bring together key players to achieve impactful results.


• Social media expertise, leveraging digital platforms to promote Alberta’s industries and drive business opportunities.

The Job Description is provided for further details on this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Creative Problem-Solving: Approaches challenges with innovation, fostering collaboration and generating impactful solutions.

Agility: Adapts quickly to change, managing risks and uncertainty while keeping goals on track.

Building Collaborative Networks: Establishes influential relationships, ensuring diverse stakeholder needs are represented and aligned.

Driving for Results: Removes obstacles to success, maintaining integrity while delivering measurable outcomes.

Systems Thinking: Considers broader trends and political dynamics to guide informed, long-term decision-making.

Qualifications

Minimum Recruitment Standards

University graduation in a field related to the position assignment, preferred degree with a focus in Business or Economics, supplemented by seven years progressively responsible experience.

Related experience or education may be considered as an equivalency on a one for one basis.

For application consideration, you must attach a cover letter outlining your qualification and suitability for this role. Please clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with this position.

Required: Candidates MUST be Canadian citizens in order to receive Top Secret federal security clearance.

Assets

• A strong background in trade, investment attraction, and government relations.


• A global thinker, eager to make a tangible impact on Alberta’s international presence.


• An effective communicator, skilled in fostering partnerships and navigating complex international landscapes, and managing teams in a cross-cultural setting.


• A broad understanding of Alberta’s current economic drivers and priorities, as well as political and social issues.


• Extensive related experience in international economic development and policy advocacy and networking to drive outcomes.


• An understanding of Alberta’s industry and networks and the Alberta value proposition for international trade promotion and investment attraction.


• Demonstrated capacity for building relationships with domestic and international businesses, intergovernmental partners and other key stakeholders.


• Exceptional diplomacy skills in responding and dealing with sensitive and controversial matters and in representing the province at senior political, business and social levels.


• Exposure and knowledge of business management and international business development principles and practices would be considered an asset.


• Proven success in managing complex issues and positively influencing outcomes.


• Exceptional verbal, written, listening and interpersonal communications skills.

This position is located outside of Alberta and Canada, within the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai. Successful candidates must be Canadian Citizens who must be eligible to work internationally.

This competition will be used to fill four-year contract full-time position, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Final candidates will be required to undergo Top Secret Federal Security Clearance screening.

Guidelines for Alberta’s Posted Staff (GAPS) forms part of the terms of employment for staff that the Government of Alberta (GoA) posts both domestically and internationally. The principle of GAPS is that an employee of the GoA who is posted should be placed in neither a more nor less favourable situation than would a public servant employee working in Alberta. More information can be found here: https://www.alberta.ca/guidelines-for-albertas-posted-staff . Please review GAPS for information regarding Post-Allowance, Relocation, Payroll and Income Tax concerns.

Successful candidates must provide clearance to be medically fit for service abroad.

For Internal candidates, please note this is a contract position, not a secondment or temporary assignment. You must seek approval from your home Ministry to hold your base position for the 4-year term. These approvals must be in writing and signed off by the Deputy Minister for your base position.

Links and information on what we have to offer:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Annie Ostopowich at [e-mail].