Actualités Boston

Offre d'emploi : Attaché aux Affaires publiques

mercredi 29 juin 2016

Affaires publiques

La Délégation du Québec à Boston recrute !

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The Québec Government Office in Boston, an equal opportunity employer offering competitive work conditions in an international multilingual collaborative environment, is looking to fill the following position:

Position title: Attaché, Public Affairs
Location: Boston
Starting Salary: $ 83 184

Open exclusively to U.S Citizens or Green Card holders.
The successful candidate will be required to consent to security verification.

The Organisation

The Government of Québec operates twenty eight representations worldwide with eight offices in the United States in the following cities: New York, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, Houston and Washington.

Québec has maintained an office in Boston since 1970, recognizing its importance as a neighbour and partner region. The Québec Government Office, based in Boston, represents Québec’s interests throughout New England.

Its mandate is to develop and provide support for economic, cultural, educational, political and institutional exchanges with the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.

Summary of Duties

The Public Affairs Attaché contributes to the promotion of Québec’s interests in the New England states in a variety of sectors including, but not limited to climate change, energy, environment, transportation and trade policies.

The attaché:
 Monitors and analyzes legislative and/or regulatory developments pertaining to Québec’s interests
 Monitors and analyzes political and economic developments in the New-England states
 Writes reports, briefing notes, and speeches
 Develops key contacts in State legislatures and Administrations, think tanks, interests groups, and associations
 Collaborates with Québec partners such as associations and government representatives on activity planning and public policy analysis
 Organizes public diplomacy events and governmental meetings
 Contributes to the promotion of Québec artists in New England and their access to the regional cultural market and supports the organization of visits of New England artistic producers to Québec

Essential requirements

 Education: University degree (minimum B.A., Master’s an asset), in a relevant field (ex. political science, international relations, law, public policy, environment and energy policies, cultural management)
 Languages: Fluency in English and French
 Experience: Two years minimum of relevant experience

Other requirements

 Excellent oral and written communication skills
 Solid understanding of the State’s legislative process and how the legislatures interact with key departments and agencies of the executive branch
 Good understanding of Québec’s relations with the US in general, and with the New England states more specifically (political, historical and economic underpinnings of the relationship)
 Knowledge of Québec society, the Québec Government and its policies
 Ability to condense complicated regulatory or legislative language into concise form for written or oral presentation to Québec officials
 Ability to multi-task, prioritize, work under pressure and with strict deadlines
 Commitment to work effectively in a team environment and independently
 Ability to cope well with shifting priorities and change
 Interest for the Arts

Conditions of employment:
• All candidates are required to show proof of legal status to live and work in the U.S. (US citizens or green card only)
• Maintenance of a valid driver’s license throughout employment period
• Availability and willingness to work extended hours and to travel in New England

Visit www.quebec-boston.org for more information on the Québec Government Office in Boston.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their resume along with a cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications by e-mail at the following address DQB.EMPLOIS@mri.gouv.qc.ca. All submissions must be electronic in English and in French. Please indicate the job title on all correspondence.

No phone calls or follow-up emails.
Only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews are likely to happen in the first weeks of September 2016.

Deadline to apply: August 31, 2016.