Job Description

Application deadline: 12:00 pm ET on June 29, 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: Underwriter, International Trade Guarantee (level 14 - 18)

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation Details: Salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and typically range as set out below. EDC also offers a performance-based incentive.

• 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.

Location:

• 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.

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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:

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.

What you will be doing: 

• 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 complex or irregular transactions at level 18.

What we are looking for: 

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or another relevant discipline.
• Knowledge of underwriting, financial analysis, transaction structuring, and/or contract bonding principles and practices.
• Strong analytical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to make clear, well-supported recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience requirements will vary by level:

• Underwriter 14: Typically 1–2 years of relevant experience. You may be early in your underwriting or financial risk career, with experience supporting routine files or transactions and applying established processes with guidance.
• Underwriter 15: Typically 2+ years of relevant experience. You bring experience managing routine underwriting or risk-related work with growing independence and can apply established frameworks to common transaction scenarios.
• Underwriter 16: Typically 2–5 years of relevant experience. You can independently manage routine to moderately complex files, contribute to more complex analyses with guidance, and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Underwriter 17: Typically 5+ years of relevant experience. You bring strong underwriting experience handling increasingly complex transactions, with the judgment and confidence to lead analyses, navigate challenge, and defend recommendations in broader forums.
• Underwriter 18: Typically 7+ years of relevant experience. You bring deep underwriting expertise and experience with complex, high-risk, or high-visibility transactions, along with the credibility and interpersonal effectiveness to influence across the organization and coach others.

What will make you stand out: 

• CFA, CPA designation or enrollment in these programs
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)

Eligibility:

EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.

This position is open to individuals who meet all the essential criteria outlined above and submit their applications by the closing date. Ready to make a difference? This is your chance to join a dynamic, growing team and leave your mark on our organization, development finance, and the world.

Apply today!

Want to learn more about EDC? Check our website here https://www.edc.ca

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity

Ex port 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.

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at EDC; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within EDC.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please contact the Recruitment team at accessibility@edc.ca

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