Senior Advisor, International Relations - 721 EN

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada • Ottawa, ON

2h • CA$96,557 - CA$128,743 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.
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 fora to influence global policy agendas and rules-based frameworks in support of Canadian exporters.
The 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in financing, transactions, advisory, business development, public policy, international affairs, or stakeholder relations.
• Strong understanding of trade finance products, export credits, and international ECA commitments and obligations.
• In-depth knowledge of the export finance product lifecycle (business development, underwriting, loan services, asset management).
• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional collaboration and advising senior management, including executive and board levels.
• Willingness to travel periodically and maintain flexibility to work across global time zones.
• Attention to detail and proven ability to manage fast-paced projects and multiple priorities.
• Strong financial literacy and knowledge of trade finance practices.
• Solid understanding of international trade, international business practices, ECAs, and organizations such as the OECD, WTO, and G7/G20.
• Knowledge of EDC or comparable trade finance products and policies.
• Experience in project management and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and French.
• Established internal network within EDC.
• Policy development, negotiation, or diplomatic experience.
• Experience in financing-related subject matter.
• Data analytics and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 with international reporting obligations, leveraging EDC tools and systems (source internal subject matter experts, ensure accuracy, manage submissions).
• Networks and acts as a key point-of-contact for consultation with internal and external government stakeholders to develop appropriate options and recommendations on files
• Supports executive engagement with government and stakeholders in international fora.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior