Senior Advisor, Enterprise Project Management Office (12 month contract)

Application deadline: May 20^th 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. #LI-Hybrid

Position: Senior Advisor Enterprise Project Management Office

Employment Type: Contract (12 months)

Compensation Details:

• Lean Portfolio Management 18: Salaries typically range from $96557 to $128743 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 can be performed from EDCs headquarters in Ottawa.

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 Overview:

Export Development Canada (EDC) is undergoing significant change and transformation supported by a growing and maturing enterprise portfolio management capability within the Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO).

As a Senior Advisor Enterprise Portfolio Management you will support and coordinate portfolio management activities that enable effective decisionmaking sound governance and disciplined execution across EDCs initiative portfolio. Working closely with sponsors delivery teams and fellow ePMO colleagues you will help ensure initiatives are well defined appropriately governed and transparently reported as they progress through the initiative lifecycle.

This role is well suited for a portfolio or project management professional who enjoys working across initiatives applying established standards strengthening governance practices and supporting leaders with clear structured and decisionready information.

In this role you will contribute to enterprise intake and lifecycle processes including supporting the assessment and refinement of initiative proposals business case inputs and expected outcomes.

If you are passionate about portfolio thinking disciplined delivery and enabling better decisions we encourage you to join us!

What you will be doing:

Support enterprise demand intake and initiative lifecycle activities including intake quality checks and coordination of required inputs

Assist in preparing and validating materials for portfolio reviews governance checkpoints and decision forums

Coordinate with initiative teams to gather validate and maintain portfolio information related to scope schedule risks dependencies and financials

Support portfolio execution oversight by monitoring status updates identifying issues for escalation and helping maintain visibility across initiatives

Apply and reinforce portfolio and project management standards templates and guardrails across initiatives

Contribute to portfolio reporting and data quality ensuring information is complete current and decisionready

Participate in continuous improvement efforts related to portfolio practices tooling and ways of working

What we are looking for:

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a relevant field (business technology project management or related).
• Minimum 5 years experience in portfolio management project management governance or advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience working across multiple initiatives and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Comfort operating in environments with both agile and plandriven delivery approaches.
• Solid grounding in portfolio and project management standards (e.g. PMBOK Lean Portfolio Management Agile).
• Ability to distinguish between projectlevel delivery concerns and portfoliolevel decision making.
• Experience contributing to investment decision support prioritization or governance processes.
• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment; able to synthesize complex information for senior audiences.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate between business and technical contexts.
• Curious proactive and eager to learn; comfortable asking good questions and constructively challenging thinking.
• Collaborative teamoriented and able to work effectively in a sharedaccountability model.

What will make you stand out:

Handson experience with portfolio management tooling (e.g. Planview or similar) and reporting tools (e.g. Power BI).

Experience supporting initiative intake business cases ROM estimates or change requests.

Professional certification or training in PMP DASM LPM or Agile methodologies.

Experience working in complex regulated or large enterprise environments.

Bilingualism in English and French.

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 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!

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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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