Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Assistant (13-Month Term)

Invest Ottawa / Bayview Yards; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian development agency is seeking an FDI Assistant to support research and lead-generation for foreign direct investment projects. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a recent degree in a relevant field and excellent communication skills in English. The role is based in Ottawa, requiring onsite work a minimum of 10 days per month.

Qualifications

• Graduate with focus on Economics, Marketing, Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Demonstrated interest in continental and international business.

Responsibilities

• Collect economic data and prepare reports for Market Directors.
• Conduct research and generate leads for future FDI activities.
• Support and coordinate outbound FDI missions.

Skills

Data and research analytical skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficiency in additional languages

Education

Recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution

Job description

FDI ASSISTANT (13-Month Term)

INVEST OTTAWAGLOBAL EXPANSION

Do you have a passion for innovation? Are you interested in joining a collaborative team? If yes, we strongly encourage you to apply to our posting and join the Invest Ottawa Team!

WHY THIS ROLE :

As a member of the Global Expansion team and reporting to the Director, the FDI Assistant will provide research and lead-generation support for ongoing and future FDI projects across target geographical regions (USA, Europe, and Asia). The successful candidate will be a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

• Collecting economic data and preparing reports for the Market Directors to use in ongoing and future FDI projects;
• Conducting research and generating leads for future FDI activities;
• Supporting and coordinating follow-up activities related to ongoing outbound FDI missions;
• Supporting and coordinating visits of FDI target companies to the Ottawa region;
• Supporting and coordinating ongoing FDI lead generation activities and target projects;
• Collaborating with the Market Directors to provide support for FDI reports and metrics;
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

This position requires working onsite at Bayview Yards a minimum of 10 days per month.

COMPENSATION :

• Corporate Pay Band A: $44,000 - $66,000
• Hiring Salary Range: $44,000 - $55,600
• Reason for opening: Vacancy in the existing role

WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED / GAINED THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER :

• Recently graduated from a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus on Economics, Marketing, Commerce, Business Administration, International Business, or equivalent;
• Demonstrated interest and robust knowledge of the continental and international business communities;
• Excellent data and research analytical skills;
• Informed decision-making with a sound understanding of data and evidence;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English;

Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the target markets (French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, etc.) is considered an asset.

Positive attitude, outgoing, and willing to learn new skills and knowledge.

OTHER SKILLS :

Ability to work in a small team as well as independently; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and tight deadlines.

We encourage applicants with some of these skills to apply, even if they do not possess all of them, as we value your unique qualities!

At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, we recognize that diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging are critical for success. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and supporting diversity in our programs, operations, and governance. We invite all qualified candidates to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free work environment. If you require accommodations during any phase of the hiring process, please contact us to request specialized support. All information related to accommodations will be kept confidential.

Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards are dedicated to doing better and leading by example for the benefit of our community and culture.

Key Skills : Cruise, Attorney At Law, Credit, Investment, AC Maintenance, Chemistry

Employment Type : Temp

Department / Functional Area : Global Expansion

Experience : N/A

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : $44,000 - $66,000