Sr. Associate,Government Relations Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Government

Sr. Associate, Government Relations-0005M6

Posting Date:

Feb 6, 2026, 3:24:39 PM

Primary

Location:

Ontario-Ottawa

Job Type:

Permanent

Schedule:

Full-time
Description

Final date to receive applications: February 20, 2026

Join the EDC Team!

At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.

Position: Senior Associate, Government Relations

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details:

Stakeholder Relations 15:

Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $65,172 to $86,898 plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office2days per week (subject to change).

This role will be performed at EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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?

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.

Team Overview

EDC’s 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 Senior Associate will support the work of the advisors and senior advisors on the team, contributing to a number of files in the areas of government relations, including regular reporting to government on EDC business activities, the preparation of responses to Order Paper Questions, support to executive outreach, and responding to questions from the shareholder on a variety of policy areas and topics.

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 affecting EDC, understand how they connect to our activities either immediately or in the future and recommend a course of action to manage or address them.

The team works in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities requiring agility and flexibility. 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 among other things:

Researches and supports the development, maintenance and implementation policies and programs that enhance the organization's relations with government, Parliament and regulatory authorities.

Leads/co-ordinates the preparation of regular reports and presentations to government, leveraging EDC tools and systems (source internal subject matter experts, ensure accuracy, manage submissions).

Networks and act as a key point-of-contact for consultation with internal and external government stakeholders to develop…


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