Government of Canada jobs are available abroad and you can apply for these 11 positions
Jobs are in Japan, Mexico, Barbados, the U.K., and more countries. 🌎

Government of Canada office. Right: Canadian embassy in London, U.K.
There are government of Canada jobs available abroad and quite a few positions are high paying!
You can find work in countries around the world, including Japan, Mexico, Barbados, South Korea, and more.
Global Affairs Canada is hiring for so many jobs at Canadian offices abroad.
If you want to get the job, you must be legally allowed to work in the country the position is located in.
So, here are 11 government of Canada jobs abroad that are available right now.
Program Assistant (South Korea)
Salary: KRW 58,935,024 (CA$58,601)
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Who Should Apply: You need an undergraduate degree from a university in a field related to the job or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Also, you must be proficient in English and Korean.
It's required that you have:
- three to five years of experience in cultural diplomacy, public diplomacy, arts administration, event coordination, or a related field
- knowledge of Canada and the Canadian government's foreign policy priorities in Korea
- knowledge of Canadian and Korean art, culture and public diplomacy
The closing date is March 30, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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Human Resources Assistant (US)
Salary: US$68,103 (CA$98,199)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Who Should Apply: You need a bachelor's degree from a post-secondary institution or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
Also, one year of experience providing administrative support in a modern office environment and knowledge of human resources principles and practices is required.
The closing date is March 12, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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Political and Public Affairs Officer (Barbados)
Salary: BB$110,134 (CA$78,645)
Location: Bridgetown, Barbados
Who Should Apply: You need a bachelor's degree or a diploma from a college or university in international relations, political science, communications, media studies or a related field.
Also, two years of experience working in an advocacy, policy, economic, public affairs or communications-oriented sector.
But you can get hired with a high school diploma and four years of experience in those industries.
You must have:
- experience planning and implementing public affairs, advocacy activities, including in-person and virtual events
- experience developing a variety of communications products, such as social media content, news releases, video scripts and content
- experience researching, analyzing and reporting on political, socio-economic and related policy issues
- knowledge of the socio-economic and economic context of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
- knowledge of governments, non-government institutions, and international organizations in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
- knowledge of governance and democracy, human rights, diversity and inclusion, Indigenous rights, gender equality, climate change and/or the environment
- knowledge of advocacy, communications and social media trends, software tools and best practices
The closing date is March 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Driver (South Africa)
Salary: ZAR 191,210 (CA$15,084)
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Code B driver's license.
You must also have:
- two years of professional driving experience as a chauffeur, driver or messenger
- knowledge of South African driving rules and regulations
- knowledge of the roads and popular landmarks and destinations in Pretoria and the surrounding areas
- knowledge of vehicle safety and security practices
- knowledge of general vehicle maintenance
- knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
The closing date is March 16, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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Construction Site Manager (Mexico)
Salary: MXN 940,437 (CA$66,841)
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Who Should Apply: You must have a university degree in civil, mechanical or electrical engineering, architecture, or another field related to construction.
Also, you need the ability to speak and write in English and Spanish.
These are the experience requirements for the job:
- five years working for a private or public organization, leading large-scale construction projects worth 50 million pesos or more
- experience in construction project management
- experience in construction project quality control
- experience in managing or supervising contractors and subcontractors
You also need knowledge of:
- building systems, construction or fit-up
- construction regulations, quality standards and safety measures
- project management principles like full life cycle project proposal and development processes
- quality assurance procedures, inspection protocols, and quality control standards
- software technologies like O365, AutoCAD, or MS Project
The closing date is March 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Trade Program Manager (US)
Salary: US$151,994 (CA$219,104)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Who Should Apply: You need a bachelor's degree or undergraduate diploma to get hired.
You must have experience in
- synthesizing complex ideas, developing options and providing strategic advice to senior government officials
- establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships and contacts
- developing briefing material like briefing notes, presentations, cabinet documents, or reports to support decision-making by government ministers and officials
- supporting and contributing to the management of human and financial resources
Also, it's required that you have knowledge of:
- American and Canadian legislation
- regulatory and policy frameworks related to the Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) program, and how they affect Canada's economic relationship with the U.S.
- ISED's mandate, culture, formal and functional structures, and priorities
- roles, mandate and structure of other organizations that the ISED program interacts with in Canada and the U.S.
- local and international contexts, events, and issues or socio-economic, cultural and political factors that may affect the ISED program in the U.S.
The closing date is March 13, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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Senior Executive Assistant (Uruguay)
Salary: UYU 1,531,273 (CA$51,788)
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Who Should Apply: You must have a post-secondary diploma and the ability to speak and write in English, French and Spanish.
It's required that you have experience in two of the following areas:
- providing administrative services like agenda management, and preparing and tracking documents
- planning and organizing activities, scheduling and overseeing logistics for meetings, events, and visits, and conducting research or verifying information
- administering a program budget
- providing consular services
You need two years of experience providing services to internal and external clients while working for a private or public organization or as a freelancer.
Also, you must have:
- knowledge of standard computer software and search engines to draft documents, briefings, and reports
- knowledge of diplomatic protocols, including for organizing events in Uruguay
- knowledge of the consular services the government of Canada provides to Canadians outside Canada
The closing date is March 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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Trade and Investment Officer (Japan)
Salary: JPY 7,593,950 to JPY 11,936,887 (CA$74,411 to CA$116,966)
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Who Should Apply: To get hired, you need a bachelor's degree from a college or university and advanced proficiency in English and Japanese.
You must have three years of experience in:
- international business development or foreign direct investment attraction
- managing client and stakeholder relationships, and providing business service support to customers and clients
- project management
- providing strategic advice, briefings, and written reports to management or clients on international business issues
- working with foreign companies
Also, you need to have:
- knowledge of the factors that influence international business success
- knowledge of the import/export trends and requirements between Canada and Japan
- experience developing, planning and coordinating international trade events and business missions
- knowledge of key economic sectors, businesses, opportunities, government, and ministries in Japan
The closing date is March 16, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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Specialized Technician (UK)
Salary: £39,906 to £44,526 (CA$74,193 to CA$82,783)
Location: London, U.K.
Who Should Apply: You will be considered for this job if you have any formal education or qualifications, or time spent in an apprenticeship.
You need to have work experience in an area of expertise like electricity, heating, plumbing, and/or HVAC.
Also, you must have:
- knowledge related to your area of expertise (electricity, heating, plumbing or HVAC)
- ability to understand and comply with relevant legislation, codes and standards
- basic computer skills
- ability to prepare written technical assessments on scope, solutions, and cost estimates for projects, maintenance or repair work
The closing date is December 31, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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Readiness Program Officer (Nigeria)
Salary: Starting at US$16,111 (CA$23,179)
Location: Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria
Who Should Apply: You need a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in security or emergency management, preferably in a diplomatic mission, NGO, or the private sector.
It's also required that you have:
- experience in threat analysis, collating, and risk assessment or developing and implementing security operating procedures, emergency plans, and best practices
- experience building and maintaining a network of professional contacts
- knowledge of the security and emergency management environment in Nigeria
- understanding of standard security mitigation features and practices
- familiarity with emergency management concepts, theories, and practices
- proficiency in Microsoft Office
The closing date is March 16, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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Human Resources and Finance Officer (Indonesia)
Salary: IDR 295,923,115 (CA$26,205)
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Who Should Apply: You must have a bachelor's degree from a university (preferably with a specialization related to business administration or finance) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Fluency in English and Indonesian is also required.
You also need:
- three years of experience in financial and budget administration, including accounting operations, financial tracking, data extraction, trend analysis, financial interpretation, report generation, forecasting, and budget management
- three years of experience in general administrative duties
- three years of experience in client service
- knowledge of finance procedures and budget planning
- proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel to create charts, tables, and reports
The closing date is March 24, 2025 at 23:59 UTC.
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