Advisor/Senior Advisor, International Relations - 721 EN

About this role

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 at 12:00PM
Position: Advisor/Senior Advisor, International Relations
Employment Type: Permanent
Compensation Details:
Advisor (Stakeholder Relations 17): Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 + a performance-based incentive.

Senior Advisor (Stakeholder Relations 18): Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 + a performance-based incentive.
Location:
This role can be performed from EDC’s Headquarters located in Ottawa.
Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two in-office days per week, increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change).
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
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Join the EDC Team!
At Export Development Canada (EDC), we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools, insights, and expertise they need to explore new markets, manage risk, and grow with confidence—contributing to a stronger Canada and a more sustainable global economy.
About EDC:
At Export Development Canada (EDC), we empower Canadian businesses to succeed globally. As a financial Crown corporation, we offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.
Why Join EDC?
Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team – Work alongside talented professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive success.
Thrive in a supportive, teamwork-driven environment – Flourish in a workplace where collaboration and mutual support are paramount.
Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets – Make a meaningful difference by fostering sustainable development in key regions around the world.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employers – Join a company that is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and work-life balance.
Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package:
Flexible benefits – Our program lets you choose coverage that suits your unique needs, including Medical, Dental, Life, and more. Plus, we offer additional Flex credits to tailor your plan even further.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan – Secure your future with our generous matching program that helps you save for retirement.
Competitive vacation program – Enjoy a work-life balance with our competitive vacation program, starting with 4 weeks of vacation and 2 floater days each year for permanent employees.
Comprehensive wellness programs – Stay healthy and happy with access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
Professional Development – Advance your career with our support for growth and development through conferences, language training, and educational opportunities.
Team & Role Overview
The Policy and Government Relations team acts as the primary liaison between EDC and our shareholder, the Government of Canada. The team leads the corporation’s government and Parliamentary relations activities, including policy development, executive engagement, Parliamentary Affairs, Corporate Planning and the management of the Canada Account. The team also represents EDC as part of Canada’s delegation to the OECD and in key international forums to influence global policy agendas and rules-based frameworks in support of Canadian exporters.
The Advisor/Senior Advisor will work in close collaboration with the Principal, International Policy, and contribute to the monitoring, assessing, and shaping of international policy developments that impact Export Development Canada (EDC), its mandate, and its customers. The role ensures EDC is well-positioned, informed, and influential in key international policy discussions and frameworks, while enabling effective executive decision-making.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build relationships of trust and manage these with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders and government officials, identify and analyze issues and trends affecting EDC, and bring deep expertise in trade finance and export credit solutions to interpret global trends and inform enterprise strategy.
The role leads key international and government relationships, engages subject matter experts across EDC, and contributes to a high-performing, collaborative team environment. The below gives a sense of role description while the breadth of accountabilities can vary based on an evolving environment.
What you will be doing:
Monitors and interprets international policy developments and export credit agency (ECA) business trends and translates implications for EDC’s strategy, risk exposure, and competitive positioning.
Leads priority files by developing expertise, coordinating subject matter experts, and formulating EDC positions on international negotiations and competitiveness issues (e.g., WTO, FTAs, trade-related aid, sustainable lending, financial structuring, resilient supply chains, climate and ESG).
Engages with Government of Canada officials on international trade finance–related matters to influence, inform, and align positions with government counterparts and contribute to a coordinated Canadian approach on key international files, including strong relationships with Canada’s delegation to the OECD.
Contribute to and provide expertise in support of key organizational initiatives such as the Legislative Review and long-term corporate strategy development
Engage with external stakeholders to gain insights required to ensure policy developments represent interests and priorities of Canadian business
Co-ordinates the preparation of reports and presentations to government and international stakeholders consistent…