Compensation Details:

Project Manager 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experiences.

Location:

• 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).
• This role is expected to be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa. However, applicants who are able to work from the company’s downtown Toronto or downtown Montreal hubs will also be considered.

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.

Position Overview

The position of Senior Project Manager will report to the Manager, Project Management Office and will support the implementation of EDC’s Equity Program in partnership with the VP Sponsor, Initiative Owner and core enablement team. The Senior Project Manager will support the planning and delivery of program initiatives that enhance value creation, program governance, capital deployment, investment oversight, and the advancement of a technology roadmap for further program enablement.

The role of the Senior Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize one or more cross-functional workstreams ranging in complexity. This includes supporting initiative sponsors and leads in strategy development, problem solving and building-out the governance for initiatives, planning for and acquiring resources (including subject matter experts, external consultants, vendors, etc.) and coordinating the efforts of team members and resources to deliver project outcomes according to plan and expectations.

To be successful in this role, the individual will need a blend of project management skills, technical understanding, and preferably previous experience and knowledge of EDC’s Investments business. The role will require collaboration with both the business and IT groups to ensure that the objectives and workstreams align with corporate strategy, risks are mitigated, defined outcomes are achieved, and benefits are realized.

What you will be doing:

• Project Management: Supporting the Initiative Owner to prioritize and achieve project outcomes, communicate progress, manage and mitigate risk, log decisions and rationale, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment. Guide the delivery team and related stakeholders to achieve quarterly and annual outcomes. Coordinate cross-functional work and manage stakeholder interaction.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with key stakeholders, including subject matter expert teams, IT groups and possibly external vendors. Ensure overall project health, including risk management, invoice validation, timesheet processing, and steering committee preparation.
• Resource Management: Planning and co-ordination with project resources, proactively manage project costs within Planview, provide forecasts, and present variances with narratives at review points.
• Planning and Execution: Ability to develop detailed project plans, manage timelines and ensure project milestones are met. Ensuring activities are identified, organized, and resourced to meet project objectives. Comfort with both predictive and agile ways of working using different toolsets
• Risk Management: Identify, manage, assess, escalate and assist with mitigation of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints. Develop and implement solutions as needed.
• Communication: Consolidate and align information for key stakeholders, ensuring accurate and relevant updates.