Director Abu Dhabi Office 69935
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Job Title:Director Abu Dhabi Office
Job Requisition ID:69935
Ministry:Executive Council
Location:Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
Full or PartTime:Full Time
Hours of Work:36.25hours per week
Permanent/Temporary:Temporary 4year contract)
Scope:Open Competition(Must be a Citizen of Canada)
Closing Date:April 24 2025
Classification:Management Senior Manager Zone 2
Salary: $4274.26 to $5427.68 biweekly $111558 $141662/year)
The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity inclusion and innovation are valued and supported. For more information on diversity and inclusion please visit: 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.
In addition to policy protocol communications and Cabinet functions Executive Council includes Intergovernmental and International Relations which develops strategies on issues of importance to Alberta and Canada with its international partners clients and stakeholders to address challenges and grow opportunities. This unit also coordinates Albertas leadership and participation within the Canadian federation in pursuit of a federal system that best serves the needs of Albertans and Canadians.
For information about Executive Council visit Responsibilities
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for international business diplomacy and economic development Are you energized by the opportunity to live and work abroad build strategic relationships and make a meaningful impact on Albertas global presence
If so this is your opportunity to lead Albertas operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region a diverse and dynamic part of the world rich with opportunity.
About the Role
As Director of Albertas Abu Dhabi Office youll be the Government of Albertas lead representative in the UAE and across MENA advancing Albertas economic interests strengthening trade relationships and attracting investment and talent to the province.
Based in Abu Dhabi and working closely with partners across Alberta and Canada youll help Alberta companies grow internationally uncover market opportunities and build strategic networks across key sectors like energy agriculture clean technology life sciences and transportation.
This role is much more than managing an office its about shaping Albertas global story and creating real economic results for Albertans.
What Youll Be Doing:
- Leading Albertas international engagement strategy in the UAE and MENA region.
- Building and managing strategic relationships with government industry investors and partners.
- Promoting Albertas strengths as a place to live invest study and do business.
- Identifying trade and investment opportunities and connecting Alberta companies to global markets.
- Providing leadership to a small dedicated team in Abu Dhabi.
- Managing operational planning budgeting and performance of the Alberta Abu Dhabi Office.
- Collaborating with Alberta ministries federal partners and investment agencies like Invest Alberta Corporation.
- Supporting inbound and outbound trade missions advocacy efforts and marketing initiatives.
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Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
