Advisor, Government Relations at Export Development Canada

Job role: Advisor, Government Relations
Company: Export Development Canada
Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time

Compensation Details: 

Stakeholder Relations 17: $83,037 – $110,717 plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week.
• This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa.
• Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Team Overview

EDC’s Government Relations team is responsible for leading the corporation’s government and Parliamentary relations activities. The Advisor will lead and/or contribute to a number of files in the areas of government relations, policy development, support to executive outreach, and issues management.

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.

Discipline Summary

• Researches, develops, plans, designs, maintains and implements policies and programs that enhance the organization’s relations with government, Parliament and regulatory authorities.
• Supports and develops plans for executive engagement with government and political stakeholders.
• Represents the organization’s position on policy, legislation and regulatory affairs to Government(s), regulatory and other agencies.
• Researches, interprets, and analyzes proposed changes to regulations or government policy and prepares reports on how these changes may impact the organization.
• Responds to inquiries from government representatives about the organization and its activities.
• Co-ordinates the preparation of reports and presentations to government.

What you will be doing:

• Advises, develops and makes recommendations on key strategic government and policy developments and/or issues management to senior management and executives in assigned subject areas
• Identifies and evaluates substantive issues requiring strategic action and develops and implements strategies to deal with issues across a range of topics
• Networks and act as a key point-of-contact for consultation with internal and external government stakeholders to develop appropriate options and recommendations on files
• Identifies, establishes and maintains relationships with assigned representatives in various external government bodies to facilitate the management of assigned issues or policy development and to promote EDC strategic interests
• Provides strategic advice to internal teams and processes and to build internal awareness of government issues
• Represents the government view on internal committees and working groups
• Responsible for briefing members of Parliament and Ministerial officials on EDC priority files

What we are looking for:

• Completed an Undergraduate Degree in Business or Public Administration or Political Science, or in a related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in public policy, international trade, international affairs and/or stakeholder relations, or related experience
• Working knowledge of policy development and/or stakeholder relationship management principles and practices
• Working knowledge of the Canadian economic landscape and Canadian trade policy and/or services.
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)

What will make you stand out:

• Experience working with or for the Government of Canada in the areas of Trade, Innovation, or economic development.
• Experience with EDC solutions and strategic direction
• Experience with the Canada Emergency Business Account or the Canada Account

EDC’s Commitment to Employment Equity

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.

We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at EDC; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to apply

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline : May 20, 2025, 11:59:00 PM EDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation.

Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements.