APF Canada is a not-for-profit organization focused on strengthening ties between Canada and Asia through its research, education, and convening activities, such as the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership.
We are seeking a proactive Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Coordinator for the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership on contract, full-time employment. This position reports to the Senior Program Manager, APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership.
Phase Two of the APEC-Canada Growing Business Partnership is a five-year project (2022-2027) funded by the Government of Canada that aims to improve inclusive economic growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially those led by women and young women.
The application deadline is until May 4, 2025 (at 11:59 p.m./PT). The anticipatory start date of this position is May 2025. Applications must be submitted via BambooHR. Please ensure your application is complete prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Major Responsibilities:
Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) 50%
- Support the coordination of gender-responsive and inclusive MSME-related research and monitor relevant public policies, trends and emerging gender equality issues;
- Assists in the development of project reports, action plans, policy briefs, recommendations and communication materials that support poverty reduction, gender equality and women’s economic empowerment;
- Assist with the coordination of gender-responsive procurement and budgeting
- Assist in coordinating gender-responsive and inclusive meetings, consultations, and partnership events, including conferences, roundtables, workshops, and training sessions with leaders and experts from Canada and other APEC economies;
- Support ongoing coordination of gender-related activities through the project’s implementation and assist with monitoring and evaluation.
Project Co-ordination and Administration 50%
- Contribute to Project meeting agendas, materials, speaking points, and presentations, including convenings such as the APEC Small and Medium Enterprise Working Group and APEC Business Advisory Council
- Support the preparation and submission of reports to the project donor, including annual and semi-annual reports, work plans, financial forms and reporting, and other documents.
- Maintain an updated and organized project management information system with project tasks and milestones.
- Communicate internally with the Project Team and APF Canada’s staff, executive leadership, and Board, and externally with project stakeholders, academics, experts, and government representatives, including drafting letters, emails, and other communications materials.
- Other tasks and event logistical support on the ground may be assigned from time to time.
Successful applicants will have the following qualifications
- Graduate education in international development, public policy, business management, non-profit management, administration, or communications (or another related field of study) is highly desirable. An equivalent combination of undergraduate education and two to three years of work experience will be considered.
- Two to three years of experience with GESI and project co-ordination, management, or administrative work in international development, government, non-profit organizations, or research is essential.
- Excellent ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, identify priorities, develop timelines, and use sound judgment to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communicator in English with an ability to respectfully engage with multiple stakeholder groups from government, research institutes, business associations, and civil society.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Displays tact and professionalism and can work with organizationally sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality and respect for the nature of work.
Desired Skills and Abilities
- Previous work experience in supporting a Global Affairs Canada-funded international development project is highly desirable;
- Knowledge about issues related to MSMEs and entrepreneurship, particularly in the context of fostering sustainable development and poverty reduction, and promoting gender equality;
- Basic knowledge in project management is an asset.
- Completion of the Government of Canada’s Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) certificate or other gender equality, inclusion, and diversity training is an asset.
- The ability to work in French or an Asian language relevant to Phase Two is an asset.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a legal status to work in Canada upon submission of an application. The successful applicant will ideally work out of Vancouver, BC, on a Hybrid Schedule (two days onsite/three days off-site) from APF Canada’s head office in downtown Vancouver, Monday to Friday, during regular office hours (approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $50,000 - 60,000. The salary offer will be determined commensurate with experience and level of expertise subject to APF Canada’s salary band. APF Canada’s total remuneration package for this role includes a non-contributory extended health care coverage, including dependents, above mandatory paid time-off days and a flexible and hybrid work schedule.
Application Procedures
Applications must be submitted via BambooHR and should include the following documents MERGED in ONE PDF file.
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- One-page Cover Letter detailing the applicant’s career interests and goals and why they are interested in working with the Foundation
- Résumé detailing the applicant’s academic background, skills, and professional experiences.
- Original Writing Sample of no more than 10 pages, single-spaced in English. A functioning URL to a writing sample is acceptable.
- Name, title, and contact information (email and phone number) for two professional references. References will only be contacted if the applicant is short-listed for the role.
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For questions, please send an email to apfcanada-msme@asiapacific.ca.
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At the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, we recognize that AI is becoming an integral part of our daily lives, and we see its potential to enhance innovation, streamline processes, save time, and ultimately amplify our mission. All applications are reviewed by a human. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national or Indigenous origin, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation or socio-economic status.
We view AI as a tool to support creativity throughout your job search when used for such things as polishing résumés. However, please ensure that any AI tools are turned off during interviews. Otherwise, we will not be able to assess your ability to showcase original ideas or get a true sense of your skills and passion for joining the Foundation.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we will only be able to reach out to those who best meet the qualifications and requirements for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview. Thank you for your understanding.
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The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s relations with Asia. We are currently seeking applications from journalists (four) based in the Indo-Pacific to visit Canada to research and prepare stories for media audiences in their home economies.
An inbound version of APF Canada’s Media Fellowship program for Canadian journalists, this program is designed to help Asia-based journalists become better informed about Canada in order to write or broadcast insightfully on the Canada-Asia relationship to audiences in their home jurisdictions.
About the Program:
The Indo-Pacific Media Fellows program, with support from the Government of Canada, is part of APF Canada’s new programs in the Indo-Pacific region. Asia-based journalists selected under this program will produce and publish three or more written or broadcast pieces on topics related to these themes: maritime security, emerging technology (AI, innovation, and emerging and clean tech), economic and energy security (supply chain management, critical minerals, and energy transitions), or another area demonstrably relevant to Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Selected journalists will receive up to $C10,000 each to visit Canada under this Indo-Pacific Media Fellows program.
Duration and Commitment:
Indo-Pacific Media Fellows will spend up to three weeks in Canada researching and preparing their stories and must provide confirmation from an editor, publisher, or producer that their stories will be published or broadcast upon their return to their home jurisdiction.
Eligibility:
This call for applications is open to journalists from any Indo-Pacific jurisdiction, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, North Asia, or Northeast Asia.
Qualifications:
- Employed by an Asia-based magazine, newspaper, news service, business publication, radio, television station, new media or multimedia outlet as a reporter, feature writer, columnist, or as a freelancer.
- At least two years’ experience as a journalist with an established history of publication in Asia-based news media.
- The ability to acquire the appropriate visas to enter Canada for the duration of their visit. (APF Canada will provide a support letter to successful applicants.)
Deliverables:
- A minimum of three stories, with at least one intended for digital media published within three months (90 days) of their return to their home jurisdiction.
- Implementation of a social media strategy (including, but not limited to X, Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook) promoting their stories to a wider audience.
- One 60-second video, podcast, or blog post aggregating their work upon completion of the fellowship for APF Canada’s website.
- Participation in one event organized by APF Canada.
Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit:
- A 500-750-word (max.) proposal; it should include a detailed outline of concrete steps for the assignment, including a plan of execution and dissemination highlighting where the resulting articles/programs will be published or broadcast.
- A budget of up to C$10,000, including travel, accommodation, and in-country expenses.
- A current CV.
- Two examples of written or broadcast work; where possible, please provide links to the examples of previous work or copies as a single PDF or as digital media files.
- A letter from a prospective editor/producer stating a willingness, in principle, to run stories resulting from this trip, subject to normal editorial judgment.
Selection:
Successful applicants will be selected by a jury formed by APF Canada. The key criteria are: significance of the topic, project feasibility, potential impact, and personal qualifications. The judges’ decision will be final.
Applications are accepted in English and French. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2025.
