Managing Director

Canada Job Bank; Victoria; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 144,000; Part time

Job summary

BC Public Service in British Columbia is seeking a Managing Director to lead its China trade and investment initiatives.

You will shape strategies, align with government priorities, and manage a multi-location presence in China, coordinating with ministers, industry, and diplomatic partners.

The role demands at least five years in international business development, Mandarin proficiency, and proven executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized university (proof required).
• ≥5 years in international business development and trade/investment, with ≥3 years recent experience.
• ≥5 years in strategic planning/execution in complex international environments and leading teams.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for BC’s trade expansion in China.
• Lead development and execution of BC China trade and investment strategy.
• Coordinate official BC representation in China with senior stakeholders.
• Advise Ministers and senior officials on trade and international engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

International trade development

Trade promotion

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Project management

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

MBA preferred

Job description

BC Public Service situated in BC CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Managing Director, China who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The position is offered as a temporary assignment (TA).

Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Managing Director
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $108,500.18 – $144,300.18 annually
Employment type: Temporary Assignment (TA)
Location: Multiple Locations, BC CA (Primary)

• The candidate must provide strategic leadership for British Columbia’s trade promotion and investment attraction initiatives in China, ensuring alignment with government priorities, economic objectives, and international engagement strategies.
• The candidate must lead the development and implementation of British Columbia’s China trade and investment strategy, including business plans, priority sectors, market approaches, and performance measures.
• The candidate must identify, advance, and secure high-value trade and investment opportunities for British Columbia that generate economic benefits including export growth and foreign direct investment.
• The candidate must lead and coordinate British Columbia’s official representation in China, maintaining a strong provincial profile with senior-level stakeholders in government, industry, academia, and institutions.
• The candidate must represent British Columbia at senior-level meetings, events, and forums in China to promote the Province’s economic strengths and strategic priorities.
• The candidate must provide strategic advice to Ministers, the Premier’s Office, senior provincial officials, and Canadian Heads of Mission to support informed decision-making related to trade, investment, and international engagement.
• The candidate must lead British Columbia’s participation in Minister-led, Premier-led, and senior-level trade and investment missions to and from China, including planning, program development, stakeholder coordination, and in-market execution.
• The candidate must oversee delivery of services supporting British Columbia companies entering or expanding in the Chinese market, including market intelligence, issue resolution, introductions, and partnership facilitation.
• The candidate must ensure the provision of timely and actionable market intelligence to provincial ministries, Crown corporations, and partner organizations to support economic and policy development.
• The candidate must cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with federal and provincial partners, international agencies, diplomatic missions, and economic organizations to support coordinated trade and investment efforts.
• The candidate must provide executive oversight of human and financial resources supporting British Columbia’s presence in China, including business planning, budgeting, performance management, reporting, and office operations.
• The candidate must lead and manage staff, including assigning work, setting and evaluating performance expectations, approving leave, and supporting employee development.
• The candidate must ensure compliance with provincial policies, diplomatic protocols, security requirements, and applicable Government of Canada and host country regulations.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized university and will be required to provide proof of completion.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, in international business development, trade promotion, and/or foreign direct investment attraction.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, in strategic planning and execution in complex international environments.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, leading, supervising, and developing high-performing teams.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, developing and managing complex client, stakeholder, and partner relationships across government, industry, and other organizations.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, managing projects and initiatives including multi-stakeholder or high-value events.
• The candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, including at least three (3) years of recent experience, preparing and delivering strategic advice, briefings, and written materials for executive leadership and senior management.
• The candidate must have proficiency in Mandarin, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Preference may be given to candidates who have experience exceeding the minimum years required for the role.
• Preference may be given to applicants who hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent qualification in business or economics.
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience working in a diplomatic mission, international organization, or intergovernmental context.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Canadian Diplomatic Passport and the required diplomatic accreditation and visa in the host country, and must not hold citizenship of the host country.
• The candidate must hold Canadian citizenship.
• The candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both English and Mandarin, in oral and written communication.

Additional information

Security and safety

• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance from the Government of Canada.
• The candidate must successfully complete a medical and fitness-for-duty assessment.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be available to work occasional overtime outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends.
• The candidate must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
• The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.