Regional Director, Alberta & the North

Steer Canada’s Future

As Canada’s investment attraction and promotion agency, Invest in Canada (IIC) leads with one goal: to find the best to invest. We rally the country’s economic forces to bring committed and engaged global businesses and their investments to our country. This pursuit requires us to brand and market Canada on the national and global stage to increase awareness of what our country has to offer and why we’re the go-to destination for investment. In bringing your skills and expertise to Invest in Canada, you will be a part of building a prosperous, sustainable economy for our country, our communities, and the world.

Guided by these principles, we believe our people are the key to advancing our mission of establishing Canada as the leading destination for global investment. Driving the development of Canada’s collective economic and social wealth involves a high-level of innovation, forward-thinking and accountability. You will be joining a team that is encouraged and challenged by building a greater Canada. Being a key member of a dynamic and action-oriented team, you will take ownership over your work, collaborate with the greater team, and become a reliable expert within the organization.

Invest in Canada is looking for a Regional Director, Alberta & the North to develop and execute Invest in Canada’s strategy in Alberta and the territories. Directly reporting to the Chief of Investor Services, the successful candidate will engage with federal, provincial, and municipal partners to develop and execute on new investment leads and opportunities for the province of Alberta and the territories.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities for this role may include but are not limited to the following:

• Identify, create, and develop investment leads and opportunities with both current and potential foreign direct investors.
• Connect with and engage key decision makers and stakeholders, including federal, provincial, and municipal partners throughout investment process.
• Provide excellent customer service, along the entire customer journey.
• Utilize knowledge of Alberta and the territory’s key sectors, industries, market trends, and investment opportunities to drive investments.
• Develop plans to encourage and promote foreign direct investment in Alberta and the territories.
• Establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships with clients and key government contacts.
• Contribute to local marketing efforts and work cross-functionally to ensure alignment with IIC’s brand.

 Requirements:

• Bachelor or University Degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, International Business or in a related field.
• Graduate Degree, considered an asset (MBA, Masters of Economics, or in a related field).
• 7-10 years of related experience (business development, sales and/or marketing investment sales or similar.
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and an ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Experience and familiarity using Customer Relationship Management software, considered an asset
• Fluency in both official languages, and/or multilingualism, considered an asset.
• Resides in Alberta or the Territories.
• The role requires domestic and international travel, and flexible working hours.

Invest in Canada Offers:

• A collaborative and innovative working environment.
• A place for continuous learning and growth.
• Flexible work hours.
• A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan.
• The opportunity to make Canada even stronger.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected], by May 5, 2024. if you are interested. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in this position and our organization.

Employment Equity

Invest in Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce and values employment equity as an integral part of professional excellence. Invest in Canada values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, and we regard equity and diversity as an integral part of professional excellence and are committed to accessibility for all employees.

Invest in Canada seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. IIC is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].