EN - Underwriter, International Trade Guarantee

Final date to receive applications

12:00 pm ET on June 29, 2026

Underwriter, International Trade Guarantee (level 14 - 18)

Permanent

• Underwriter level 14: $58,189 - $77,586
• Underwriter level 15: $65,172 - $86,898
• Underwriter level 16: $74,297 - $99,063
• Underwriter level 17: $84,698 - $112,931
• Underwriter level 18: $96,557 - $128,743

This process will fill one current vacancy and will also be used to build a pool for future Underwriter opportunities at levels 14-18 over the next 12 months. Candidates will be assessed at the level that best aligns with their experience and demonstrated capability.

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two days per week increasing to three days per week in September 2026 (subject to change).
• This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, or Vancouver.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria for permanent roles only.

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.

• Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade
• Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday's & no meeting Fridays
• Professional Development:
  Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training
• Inclusive Culture:
  Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed
• Wellness Programs:
  Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy
• Community Engagement:
  Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs

The International Trade Guarantee (ITG) team helps Canadian companies access the bank guarantee and bonding solutions they need to pursue opportunities in international markets. Working closely with financial institutions and internal partners, the team delivers solutions that support Canadian exporters as they grow internationally while enabling EDC to manage risk responsibly. As part of ITG, you would join a collaborative team that plays an important role in helping customers navigate trade opportunities with confidence.

• Manage a portfolio of underwriting files and support transactions through their full lifecycle, from early assessment and structuring through issuance and ongoing risk management
  • Assess credit and non-credit risks and recommend appropriate mitigants to support sound underwriting decisions
  • Structure transactions to meet customer needs while aligning with EDC's risk policies, procedures and requirements, including pricing, documentation, and stakeholder coordination
• Apply EDC policies, procedures, risk requirements, and relevant regulatory expectations when assessing and structuring transactions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business development partners, with customers, financial institutions, sureties, and other internal partners to deliver responsive, practical underwriting solutions and support strong client outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing feedback on underwriting processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Depending on your level, manage files of increasing complexity, autonomy, and visibility—from supporting routine transactions with guidance at levels 14-15, to independently handling standard to moderately complex work at level 16 and 17, to leading and advising on more…