Chief Representative – Canada Office

Overview

Chief Representative – Canada Office Jobs in Ontario, Canada at Dubai Chambers

Title: Chief Representative – Canada Office

Company: Dubai Chambers

Location: Ontario, Canada

"Canadian Applicants Based in Ontario"

Job Purpose

:To lead and represent Dubai Chambers in the host country by driving strategic engagement, strengthening governmental and business relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of Dubai’s international economic agenda. The Chief Representative oversees all aspects of the international office’s operations, provides market intelligence, and promotes Dubai as a global business hub. The role serves as Dubai Chamber’s diplomatic and strategic anchor in the host market, ensuring alignment with organizational transformation and global growth priorities

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Key Accountabilitie

s:
1. Strategic Leadership & Market Representat

• ionLead the execution of Dubai Chambers’ international strategy within the host country, ensuring alignment with Dubai’s economic priorities and global competitiveness agen
• da.Act as the official representative of Dubai Chambers, strengthening its presence, influence, and visibility in the local mark

et.
2. Stakeholder Relations & Government Engage

• mentBuild and maintain high‑level relationships with government entities, business associations, strategic partners, and key decision‑makers to advance Dubai’s economic diplom
• acy.Position Dubai as a leading international business hub by promoting opportunities, initiatives, and sector developme

nts.
3. Market Intelligence & Business Adv

• isoryOversee the identification, analysis, and reporting of market developments, opportunities, and risks, providing strategic insights to Dubai Chambers and relevant UAE stakehol
• ders.Support Dubai‑based companies exploring the host market and guide local businesses interested in expanding to D

ubai.
4. Attraction & Exp

• ansionDrive the promotion of Dubai as a leading global business destination by identifying and attracting high‑potential companies from the host country to establish or expand their presence in
• Dubai.Support Dubai‑based businesses in exploring and expanding into the host country’s market through tailored guidance, strategic introductions, and facilitation of market-entry activ
• ities.Strengthen bilateral business flows by encouraging foreign investors to obtain new business licenses in Dubai and by enabling local Dubai companies to scale internatio
• nally.Collaborate with relevant Dubai Chambers teams to ensure alignment with sector priorities, investment promotion objectives, and global expansion strat

egies.
5. International Office Leadership & Ope

• rationsLead the office’s daily operations, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies and performance sta
• ndards.Manage resource allocation, financial planning, and administrative processes to ensure efficient and effective office perfo

rmance.
6. Business Promotion, Events &

• AdvocacyOversee the planning and execution of promotional events, networking platforms, trade missions, and business facilitation p
• rograms.Represent Dubai Chambers in public forums, delivering high‑quality presentations and speaking engagements that reinforce Dubai’s global posi

tioning.
6. Governance, Risk & C

• omplianceEnsure adherence to information security, safety, quality, and regulatory fr
• ameworks.Drive continuous improvement of systems, procedures, and service delivery in line with international best p

ractices.
Qualifications & E

xperience:Minimum Qual

• ificationsBachelor’s degree in international business, Business Administration, Economics, Public Policy, or rela

ted field.
Experience & Skil

• ls Required8–10 years of experience in international relations, government affairs, economic development, or corporate diplomacy, preferably within the h
• ost market.At least 4 years in a managerial or leade
• rship role.Bilingual proficiency (English + local language) with exceptional communication and negotiat
• ion skills.Established public speaking ability and strong business
• etiquette.Deep understanding of political, economic, and business dynamics in the ho
• st country.Ability to adapt to local cultural contexts and work effectively across diverse en

vironments.
C

• ompetencies:International Relations & Government Affairs (Responsibility + Excellence — informed, accountable, high‑qualit
• y execution)Strategic Communication & Public Diplomacy (Sincerity — transparent, credible
• engagement)Market Analysis & Business Advisory (Innovation — forward‑thinking, insight‑driven deci
• sion‑making)Events & Trade Promotion Leadership (Excellence — high-standard, impactfu
• l execution)Cross‑Cultural & Protocol Expertise (Sincerity + Collaboration — respectful, adaptive, relationsh

ip‑building)