Data Platform Owner

Application deadline: November 7 2025

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. #LI-Hybrid

Position:Data Platform Owner

Employment Type:Permanent

Compensation Details:

Product Owner 18: Salaries typically range from $94664 to $126219 annually based on qualifications and experiences 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. (subject to change)

• This role can be performed from EDCs headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto Mississauga Montreal Laval Brossard Vancouver Calgary or Halifax.

• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

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 Fridays & 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 and Job Overview:

The Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) group under the leadership of the Chief Information Officer was established in 2023 with the mission of empowering our customers and colleagues to take on the world by seamlessly delivering secure and reliable digital experiences. Digital & Technology Solutions has set out to achieve the following objectives for EDC:

Define execute and sustain the integrated technology target state target data model and technology operations required to enable EDCs 2030 business transformation.

Establish and manage the rolling 3 Year Digital Roadmap that sequences the technology outcomes required to achieve the technology target state and facilitate its execution across all domains in the organization.

Keep pace with industry trends and emerging technologies ensuring EDC has access to the digital technology tools it needs to stay relevant in the market and grow Canadian global trade.

Lead and ensure integrated digital data infrastructure and cybersecurity implementations to create excellent customer user and employee experiences.

The Data Platform Owner (DPO) is responsible for understanding the needs of the business supported by their platforms and systems translating those needs into a strategic technology/product roadmap effectively prioritizing the backlog of work required to maximize value of the technology/product to their customers and accepts the deployment of these deliverables into production. The successful candidate advocates for the customer and end user and is ultimately accountable for the product produced.

This role uses a systematic and scientific approach to assess and continuously improve the fit of existing and new platform solutions in meeting customer needs and provides on-going platform/product management throughout the platform/product lifecycle including retirement of solutions. This role collaborates effectively with a wide range of EDC employees and external business and technology stakeholders understanding dependencies across stakeholders to properly coordinate and deliver platform results that fit with customer and end user expectations. The Data Product Owner maintains a strong relationship with their stakeholders and business sponsors demonstrating a strong understanding of business priorities and aligns investments that are both sustainable and will drive a clear ROI in direct support of those priorities.

The successful candidate participates in a culture of continuous improvement using Lean/Agile approaches and is ultimately accountable for decisions regarding priority business value and functionality for all the work done by the Agile development team with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority.

What you will be doing:

• Develop Product vision Operational Key Responsibilities (OKRs) and synchronize them with the Family. Communicate these clearly and effectively with stakeholders.

• Define the business value and develop business cases for the Product and support messaging communication and customer outreach as necessary.

• Build relationships with Business/IT stakeholders regularly to gather feedback and refine the future of the Product factoring in business priority pacing risk funding and scope parameters.

• Scope the Minimal Viable Product (MVP) considering existing resource constraints and sustained product development.

• Build Product Backlog (user stories) prioritize the backlog based on business value and continuously keep the backlog up to date.

• Identify and raise dependencies and roadblocks to Family PO Architecture Owners (AOs) with support of the Scrum Master and help resolve them if needed.

• Collaborate with AOs and support the optimization of technology debt for the squad - ensure the stories addressing technical debt are prioritized.

• Collaborate with Tech Leads to define the technical roadmap for the Product.

• Empower teams to be autonomous and self-organizing; does not micro-manage and role models servant leadership by helping to remove impediments to accelerate teams.

• Ensure team members understand the stories in the backlog and the business value they deliver.

• Conduct/ participate in sprint events as needed and work to support the team on a daily basis.

• Accept sprint results and ensure the appropriate stakeholders are involved.

• Own defined set of business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Squad.

• Manage tracking forecasting variance monitoring of funding for the Squad.

• Provide functional onboarding for new team members.

• Represent consistently the voice of the customer in platform discussions and decisions taking a data driven approach to choice making.

• Drives the execution of data technology platforms lifecycle management activity and ITIL process for squad.

• Monitors platform risk exposure able to steer new platform/product choices through internal risk review and authorization processes.

What we are looking for:

• Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or Engineering; Management Information Systems or relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years experience including but not limited to Product design business analyst roles product owner/product management and/or product development solution delivery.

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience with ITIL practices in data technology operations.

• Proven product management experience with data platforms.

• Experience with License Management and Lifecycle Management activities related to data technologies.

• Experience with configuration as code practices to automate platform setup and management leveraging CI/CD pipelines for consistent and scalable deployments.

• Hands-on experience in developing business value through technology.

• Ability to demonstrate solid understanding of Agile practices.

• Strong communication skills with stakeholder management.

• High level of initiative and ownership.

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced evolving environment.

• Collaborative mindset with a problem-solving attitude.

What will make you stand out:

• Certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Scrum Alliance SAFe or other related Product Owner or Product Management Certifications.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Agile methodology and tools.

• Knowledge of key data technologies such as Microsoft Purview Profisee Qlik Replicate SAS Viya SAS EG Cognos Analytics Cognos DataManager Infosphere DataStage or other emerging data technologies.

• Bilingual in both official languages (English and French).

Eligibility:

EDC is dedicated to Fair Employment Practices. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or hold valid permanent residency cards at the time of application. Preference will be given to candidates who are legally able to work in Canada (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residents). Candidates must also meet the government security screening requirements.

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!

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EDCs 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.

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.

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