Internship Opportunities at Canadian Missions in China

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1 Internship Opportunities at Canadian Missions in China The Embassy of Canada to China - Beijing The Consulate General of Canada - Shanghai The Consulate General of Canada - Chongqing The Consulate General of Canada - Guangzhou The Consulate General of Canada - Hong Kong Program Description The Embassy of Canada to China in Beijing, the Consulate General of Canada in Shanghai, the Consulate General of Canada in Guangzhou, the Consulate General of Canada in Chongqing, and the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong and Macao, welcome applications for internship opportunities available from July to December Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China provide successful candidates with an opportunity to be involved in governmental affairs and to develop an understanding of the Canada-China bilateral relationship, or the Canada-Hong Kong relationship. The internships are approximately six months in duration. Please note that, in exceptional cases, the duration of the internship may be shorter or longer than six months. Please refer to the following pages for complete descriptions of the available internship positions. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December 2016

2 Eligibility Only Canadian citizens may apply. Selected candidates must pass a reliability security screening before the start of the internship. Remuneration and health insurance The internships are non-remunerating, and interns are not eligible for any benefits. Prior to applying to positions, intern candidates should consider the costs of living abroad in their cities of interest (including rent, food, incidentals, transportation). Interns will be reimbursed for their visa fee upon presentation of a receipt. It is mandatory for interns to arrange their own travel and health insurance to cover them for the full duration of the internship. Successful candidates will be asked to show proof of insurance prior to starting the internship. Application process Candidates should identify their preferred internship(s) and apply through their academic institution. Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a letter of intent of strictly one page or less, and a recent academic transcript. Candidates may address questions about the application process to Andrew Harder at Andrew.Harder@international.gc.ca. Application deadline Participating universities should send their proposed candidates by April 25, We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

3 Beijing Embassy of Canada >> Internships in the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service (FPDS) Section (2 Positions) As interns in the FPDS Section, the successful applicants will work closely with officers in monitoring China's political and economic landscape and drafting timely reports on trends and significant changes in the policy environment affecting Canada s bilateral interests and activities in China. Interns will be responsible for the conduct of advanced research covering various issues of interest to Canada in China, including: governance and human rights, domestic politics, the environment, China s foreign policy, the general economic climate, competiveness and investment trends. Interns will work with officers in the section to plan and coordinate cultural and public events, and create content for the Embassy s social media account and website. Interns will also assist the FPDS Section in the planning and delivery of incoming missions, delegations and high-level visits, as well as develop and implement special projects. Through this internship, interns will acquire an in-depth understanding of the functioning of an embassy and how Canada's diplomacy is put into practice. Applicants should be comfortable with working in a Chinese environment. knowledge of written and/or spoken Mandarin is an asset. Strong computer proficiency skills, including experience with spreadsheets and PowerPoint, are also desirable. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

4 >> Internships in the Trade Section (2 Positions) As interns in the Trade Section, the successful applicants will work closely with trade commissioners to organize and implement events as well as conduct research. The interns will support trade commissioners working in sectoral and functional teams covering diverse files such as education, clean technologies, natural resources, information and communications technology, aerospace, life sciences and investment. Interns will conduct research on Canadian companies operating in China and identify market opportunities available to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Interns will be asked to contribute to social media campaigns aimed at attracting Canadian SMEs to the Chinese market and equipping these companies with the tools and knowledge necessary to compete in the Chinese business environment. Through this internship, the intern will gain insight into the mandate and work of the Embassy and the Trade Section, its function within the China Network, and, most importantly, what Canadian interests are and how the Embassy advances Canadian priorities. Applicants should be comfortable with working in a Chinese environment. knowledge of written and/or spoken Mandarin is an asset. Proficiency in various social media and technology applications (e.g. Twitter, Weibo, Weixin, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Analytics, etc.) as well as Microsoft Excel is also desirable. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

5 Shanghai Consulate General of Canada >> Internship in the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service (FPDS) Section As an intern in the FPDS Section, the successful applicant will work closely with officers in monitoring the political and economic landscape in Shanghai and the neighbouring region. The intern will be responsible for the conduct of advanced research covering various issues of interest to Canada in China, such as: the economic and financial climate from Shanghai s vantage point, domestic politics, governance, human rights, the environment, the Arctic, entrepreneurial competiveness and investment trends. The intern will also work with officers in the section to plan and coordinate cultural and public events, and create content for the Embassy s social media account and website. The intern will also assist the FPDS Section in the planning and delivery of incoming missions, delegations and high-level visits, as well as develop and implement special projects. Through this internship, the intern will acquire an indepth understanding of the functioning of a consulate general and how Canada's diplomacy is put into practice. Applicants should be comfortable with working in a Chinese environment. knowledge of written and/or spoken Mandarin is an asset. Strong computer proficiency skills, including experience with spreadsheets and PowerPoint, are also desirable. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

6 >> Internships in the Trade Section As interns in the Trade Section, the successful applicants will work closely with trade commissioners to organize and implement events as well as conduct research. The interns will support trade commissioners working in sectoral and functional teams covering diverse files such as education, clean technologies, natural resources, information and communications technology, aerospace, life sciences and investment. Interns will conduct research on Canadian companies operating in China and identify market opportunities available to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Interns will be asked to contribute to social media campaigns aimed at attracting Canadian SMEs to the Chinese market and equipping these companies with the tools and knowledge necessary to compete in the Chinese business environment. Through this internship, the intern will gain insight into the mandate and work of the Consulate General and the Trade Section, its function within the China Network, and, most importantly, what Canadian interests are and how the Embassy advances Canadian priorities. Applicants should be comfortable with working in a Chinese environment. knowledge of written and/or spoken Mandarin is an asset. Proficiency in various social media and technology applications (e.g. Twitter, Weibo, Weixin, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Analytics, etc.) as well as Microsoft Excel is also desirable. >> Internship in the Common Services Section As an intern in the Common Services Section, the successful applicant will work closely with officers in a number of areas related to the internal operations of the Consulate General. Within the Finance Section, the intern will assist in processing transactions and participate in preparing financial reports. As a member of the Property Section, the intern will assist with drafting and executing contracts, as well as working with local contractors to complete property projects. The intern will also provide logistical support, as necessary, during high-level visits. The intern will also have an opportunity to play a role on the Consular Services team, providing consular assistance to Canadians in the region. Through this internship, the successful candidate will acquire an in-depth Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

7 understanding of the internal functioning of a Canadian Government Office abroad. Applicants should be comfortable with working in a Chinese environment. knowledge of written and/or spoken Mandarin is an asset. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

8 Chongqing Consulate General of Canada >> Internship at the Consulate General of Canada in Chongqing The Canadian Consulate General in Chongqing is the smallest Canadian consulate in China, consisting of 12 full-time equivalent staff and covering the dynamic and fast-growing regions of Chongqing city, Sichuan province, Yunnan province, and Guizhou province. Especially due to the small size of the office, the successful candidate can expect to gain hands-on experience through direct involvement in projects, and can expect their work to have a measurable impact on the success of the team s initiatives. The intern will work closely with Lead Officers in the Trade and Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service sections on trade promotion and public diplomacy projects. The intern will provide support, including logistics and event management, in the planning and delivery of incoming missions, delegations and high-level visits. The successful candidate will also contribute to the Consulate s reporting and will assist in the development and implementation of special projects. In addition, the intern may also coordinate website, newsletter and other communications products, and will also be responsible for other duties as required. Through this internship, interns will gain an understanding of the mandate and work of the Consulate, its function within the China Network, and how the Consulate advances Canada s priorities and interests in Southwest China. Applicants should be comfortable working in a Chinese environment. Intermediate to advanced Chinese language ability is strongly preferred. Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and/or French are essential. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

9 Guangzhou Consulate General of Canada >> Internship in the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service (FPDS) Section As an intern in the FPDS Section, the successful applicant will work closely with officers in monitoring South China's political landscape and drafting timely reports on trends and significant changes in the policy environment affecting Canada s bilateral interests and activities in South China. The intern will also be responsible for the conduct of research covering various issues of interest to Canada in China, including: economic policy and developments, governance and human rights, provincial and local politics, issues related to the environment, labour, health, and legal issues. The successful applicant will also work closely with lead officers on public diplomacy projects and the Consul General's outreach, as well as academic and cultural affairs. The intern will provide support, including logistics and events management, in the planning and delivery of incoming missions, delegations and high level visits. Through this internship, the successful candidate will gain an understanding of the mandate and work of the Consulate and the FPDS Section, its function within the China Network, and, most importantly, what Canadian interests are and how the Consulate advances Canada s priorities. Applicants should be comfortable with working in a Chinese environment. Excellent speaking and writing skills in English and/or French are essential. A major in political science, Asian studies, international relations, or any other fields related to the work of the FPDS Section is required. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

10 Hong Kong Consulate General of Canada >> Internship in the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service (FPDS) Section The successful applicant will work closely with lead officers in the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service Section in monitoring Hong Kong and Macao s political, human rights, and economic landscape, and drafting timely reports on trends and significant changes in these areas which impact Canada s bilateral interests and activities in Hong Kong, Macao, and the Greater China region. The intern will also work closely with the officers in charge of public affairs to update communications products, including providing regular content and updates for the Consulate General s social media platforms. The intern will provide support, including logistics and events management, in the planning and delivery of incoming missions, delegations and high-level visits. The intern will also assist in the development and implementation of special projects, and will also be responsible for other duties as required. Throughout this internship, the intern will gain an understanding of the mandate and work of the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong. The intern will also develop a thorough understanding of the specific framework (the One Country, Two Systems policy) which governs the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions within China. Interns will become part of the vibrant community of Canadians in Hong Kong, which is estimated at 300,000. This community includes dynamic young Canadians and Canadian students, as well as the Young Professionals Committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (the largest such chamber outside of Canada). Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. knowledge of written and/or spoken Cantonese is an asset. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

11 > Internship in the Common Service & Consular Sections Working both in the Common Service and Consular sections of the mission, the successful applicant will work closely with the Common Service and Consular management team in supporting the operations of the Consulate General and to provide consular services to Canadians residing in Hong Kong and Macao. In our fast-paced environment, the intern will learn about the management strategies, technologies and business processes behind running a large diplomatic mission. The intern will work on specific projects related to the management of Consulate General operations in areas such as financial management, budget management, business planning and reporting, human resources functions, property/lease management, inventory management, logistics, and security. This will offer the opportunity for the intern to gain exposure and experience to a wide variety of general management issues and responsibilities. To gain first-hand experience of managing stakeholder partnerships, the intern will attend internal senior management meetings, as well as external meetings and networking events with partners such as other foreign Consulates and local government departments. The intern will undergo passport certification training, and interact with clients by assisting in issuing passports, citizenship certificates and notarial documents. In addition, the intern will also have the opportunity to deal with specific consular cases such as arrest and detention. In support of the 21st Century Consular Plan initiative, the intern will assist in developing new innovative outreach strategies on how to actively engage Canadians through research and analysis of various marketing channels including social media Managing emergency crises in times of natural disasters and large-scale accidents is an important function within the Consulate General. The intern will assist with refining our emergency plans. Applicants should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. knowledge of spoken and/or written Cantonese is an asset. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December

12 >> Internship in the Trade Section As an intern in the Trade Section, the successful applicant will work closely with trade commissioners to organize and implement events as well as to conduct research and analysis. The intern will support trade commissioners working in diverse sectors such as: clean technologies, information and communications technology, aerospace, transportation, life sciences, education and investment. The intern will conduct research on Canadian companies operating in Hong Kong and identify market opportunities available to Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Interns will be asked to contribute to social media campaigns aimed at attracting Canadian SMEs to the Hong Kong and China market and equipping these companies with the tools and knowledge necessary to compete in the Chinese business environment. Through this internship, the intern will gain insight into the mandate and work of the Consulate and the Trade Section, its function within the China Network, and, most importantly, what Canadian interests are and how the Consulate advances Canadian priorities. knowledge of written and/or spoken Cantonese or Mandarin is an asset. A major in business, international relations or any other field related to the work of the Trade Section is required. Internship opportunities at Canadian missions in China July to December