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Foreign Service Officer
Program officers (including Foreign Service Officers) in this unit group are primarily concerned with the administration and operation of government institutions, such as Parliament, and activities unique to the operations of government, such as international relations, federal-provincial affairs and elections.
Possible Titles:
attaché elections officer federal-provincial relations officer foreign service officer intergovernmental affairs officer officer, office of the Speaker officer, royal commission officer, standing or select committee protocol officer returning officer tribunal officer
Responsibilities:
Foreign Service Officers can perform some or all of the following duties:
Advise politicians or diplomats on the social, economic and political effects of government decisions on other governments in Canada or abroad
Plan intergovernmental meetings and conferences with officers of other municipal, provincial or federal governments
Co-ordinate the logistics and administration of elections within constituencies and ensure that electoral and voting procedures are followed
Co-ordinate administrative support services for legislative committees, royal commissions or tribunals
Plan logistics and oversee diplomatic protocol of official visits to Canada by foreign politicians and dignitaries
Explain Canadian foreign and domestic policies to governments and nationals of foreign countries, and act on behalf of Canada abroad.
Employment Requirments:
A bachelor's degree is usually required.
A master's degree may be required.
Several years of experience as a researcher, consultant or program administrator may be required.
Foreign service officers are accepted on the basis of competitive examination.
Courtesy of: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada