Program Manager, APEC Networks

About the role

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is seeking a permanent, full‑time Program Manager to lead its APEC Networks programme. Reporting to the Vice‑President, Research, you will coordinate engagement with APEC‑related stakeholders, including the APEC Business Advisory Council and Distinguished Fellows networks.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, senior executives, and business leaders across the APEC region.
• Prepare policy reports, briefings, and recommendations for senior officials and ABAC CEOs.
• Organise and manage international meetings, consultations, and events, including travel logistics.
• Lead the work of Canada’s APEC Study Centres and supervise the APEC Networks Officer and contractors.
• Monitor developments relevant to APEC, ABAC, PECC, and the broader Asia‑Pacific region.
• Contribute to APF Canada’s research and strategic initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, public administration, business, political science, or international political economy.
• Minimum five years of professional experience managing stakeholder networks, large‑scale projects, or multilateral programmes.
• Demonstrated ability to support senior public‑ and private‑sector officials and produce high‑level briefings.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada and willing to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally.

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal, diplomatic, and leadership abilities.
• Project and event management expertise.

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement based in Vancouver.
• Competitive salary range starting at $75,000 CAD per year.
• Opportunities to influence Canada‑Asia engagement at a senior level.