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Work at TFO

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.

Career Growth

At TFO, we fuel your career growth through tailored training, mentorship, and abundant opportunities.

Making A Difference

Your work on business websites and apps directly contributes to client success, making a substantial difference in the digital landscape.​

Achieving Vision​

Be part of something bigger. Your work at TFO plays a crucial part in achieving our vision and mission.

Warm Environment​

Experience a non-toxic, collaborative culture at TFO where mutual learning and support define our interactions, fostering individual and collective growth.

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

No available opportunities at the moment, please check later.

Consulting Opportunities

  • Frutas frescas y vegetales
  • Alimentos Procesados
  • Alimentos especiales (etnicos, organicos, superfoods, etc.)
  • Cacao
  • Cafe
  • Cosmeticos, y productos de salud
  • Salud y Bienestar
  • Calzado
  • Textiles especiales/ artesania/decoración para el hogar
  • Turismo
  • Expertos (as) en género y comercio internacional/ negocios/PyMEs
  • Responsabilidad Social Corporativa, incluyendo trabajo “decente”
  • Servicios
    • 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.

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