Embassy of Finland is looking for a Trade Advisor for Toronto office, starting 1 of December 2026 or by agreement

Application deadline November 13th, 2026.

Embassy of Finland in Ottawa is looking for a Trade Advisor to join its commercial team in the Toronto office. In this role, you will work with a wide range of duties related promoting economic and trade relations between Finland and Canada and supporting the internationalization of Finnish companies.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Advancing Finland’s economic and commercial interests and trade promotion in Canada
• Identifying and promoting business opportunities in Canada to Finnish companies. Focus areas include maritime, defence industry, mining, technology, and forestry sectors
• Monitoring and reporting on the economic situation, market opportunities, trade policy, public finances, and innovation policy in Canada
• Organizing and participating in delegation visits and events
• Cooperating with Finnish companies in Canada, addressing challenges they encounter, engaging in advocacy, and sharing best practices.
• Building expertise, networks, and knowledge sharing by providing Finnish stakeholders with insights into market demand and supply, business environments, and key characteristics of the Canadian markets.
• Teaming with other Finnish actors in trade promotion activities, implementing the annual Team Finland plan, participating in yearly Team Finland reporting
• Commercial activities: participating in meetings, organizing stakeholder engagements, and responding to company enquiries. Promoting Finnish companies, including through Embassy’s social media channels.
• Other duties as assigned

The core responsibilities may be revised with time to adapt to the internal operational needs of the embassy, as well as to the abilities and interests of the person selected.

Qualifications:

• A solid understanding of the business environment in Canada. Knowledge of the mentioned focus areas is considered an asset.
• Established networks in Canada and experience in liaising with both public and private sector stakeholders; prior experience from an Embassy or international organization as well as Canadian administration is considered an asset.
• A strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a client-oriented mindset
• Ability to take initiative and work proactively
• Ability to communicate effectively is required. Excellent verbal and written English is a must, Finnish and French considered an asset.
• A relevant educational background (e.g. a degree in Business, Economics, Social Sciences, Engineering or Law)
• Relevant professional experience. Experience in trade promotion, customer relationship management, analyzing local market, compiling reports and organizing events and delegation visits is also an asset. 
• Strong IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, and familiarity with social media platforms
• Knowledge of Finnish companies and business environment is considered as an asset.

What we offer:

As part of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Embassy of Finland in Canada and the Consular Agency in Toronto are a small and close-knit team offering a flexible and supportive work environment. We offer a diverse and meaningful role in an international setting and an engaging and dynamic working environment where you will contribute to advancing Finland’s interests.

This job is a position of locally employed staff. The employee’s primary workplace is the Consular Agency of Finland in Toronto.

The position will initially be filled for a fixed term of one year from 1 of December 2026 or as agreed, after which the possibility of an extension can be discussed.

All applicants must legally reside in Canada and be authorized to work in Canada.

Additional information:

A successful candidate will be subject to security clearance as required by Finnish law, with his or her consent. For Finnish nationals a security clearance will be applied from the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (SUPO). More information about the security clearance can be found at https://supo.fi/en/security-clearances. For candidates of other nationalities, the process will be agreed upon separately.

Please submit your application including your cover letter, resume and salary request by November 13th, 2026 via the application form. 

Additional information by email: sanomat.ott@gov.fi.

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