Work at TFO Canada

TFO Canada improves lives through the creation of sustainable trade partnerships for exporters from developing countries with Canadian and foreign buyers. TFO Canada confronts the challenge of global poverty by promoting sustainable economic development through export information, advice and contact. TFO Canada facilitates access to foreign markets and shares Canadian trade expertise for the benefit of smaller exporters in developing countries. Founded in 1980, TFO Canada is a non-governmental, non-profit organization.

Volunteer Opportunities

TFO Canada offers unpaid volunteer roles three times a year (April-June, June-August, September-November) for Ottawa-based volunteers interested in supporting our Canadian market access services and some of our trade capacity building projects, while at the same time gaining experience in research, writing, and results-gathering skills in the fields of international development and trade.

Employment Opportunities

There are no current opportunities. Please check regularly this section for future openings.

Consulting Opportunities

Consultancy Opportunity: Market Research – Latin America & the Caribbean   

TFO Canada is inviting proposals from qualified consulting firms or expert groups to conduct a comprehensive country-level market research in six countries across selected sectors in Latin America and the Caribbean.  

Focus Areas include, but are not limited to:   

  • Exportable products/services  
  • Market trends & access challenges  
  • Gender equality, work best practices, and Governance  
  • Climate Resilience  
  • Access to finance & digital technology   

 

The research will inform strategic planning and policy development through evidence-based insights tailored to each country’s context.   

View Full RFP & Submission Details: RFP25_01_Local Market Research

Interested consulting firms or expert groups must submit their proposal to tfocrc@tfocanada.ca no later than Sept 19, 2025 (11:00 am EDT)  

Other Consultancy Opportunities

  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
  • Processed food
  • Specialty Foods (ethnic, organic, superfoods, etc.)
  • Cacao
  • Coffee
  • Cosmetics, health product
  • Health and Wellness
  • Footwear
  • Specialty textiles/ handicrafts/home décor
  • Tourism
  • Gender experts on Women and international trade/ business/SMEs
  • Corporate Social Responsibility, including “decent” work
  • Services
    • Outsourcing – software development
    • Outsourcing – back office support

 

Skills and knowledge are required in: marketing, branding, product development, presentation skills, coaching, Canadian requirements (including packaging and labelling), logistics and transportation, setting up buyer meetings, assessing export readiness.

Consultants should have at least 5 years of experience in a relevant field and, ideally, previous experience working with clients from Africa, Asia and Latin America. Experience promoting trade for women-owned businesses is considered an asset. Please indicate your fluency in English, French and/or Spanish. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Qualified consultants may submit a CV highlighting your experience by email to tfocrc@tfocanada.ca

TFO Canada strives to ensure gender equality for men and women in their participation in TFO Canada’s programs, projects and activities, and also in TFO Canada’s employment, contracting and management opportunities.