Advisor, International Business Advisory

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, and help Canada and the world thrive through trade.

March 19, 2026

Advisor, International Business Advisory

Contract (16 Months)

Business Advisory Services: salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

• Hybrid work environment: 2 days per week in office (subject to change).
• Can work from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from a Community Hub in Montreal.
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation that empowers Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We offer innovative financial solutions and expert insights to help companies explore new markets, mitigate risks, and achieve growth.

• Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation package.
• Work‑life balance with hybrid work options, 3–4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Fridays, and no meeting Fridays.
• Professional development through continuous learning, training programs, workshops, and language training.
• Inclusive culture that champions diversity and values diverse ideas and strengths.
• Wellness programs, mental health support, and fitness initiatives to keep you healthy and happy.
• Community engagement and volunteer opportunities through social responsibility programs.

The International Business Advisory (“IBA”) team is a customer‑facing, critical contributor to EDC’s medium‑segment growth strategy. The team’s diverse professionals specialize in international market intelligence, market entry, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation. Our mission is to make trade easier for our customers and accelerate their growth into new markets.

• Work directly with Canada’s fastest‑growing companies to interpret international growth ambitions, identify opportunities and gaps, scope exercises, conduct research, write and analyze, synthesize findings, and ensure customer expectations are met.
• Report to the Director of the IBA team.
• Apply expertise in one or both of the following domains:
  • Regulations & Compliance: international tax, trade agreements, customs compliance, product compliance.
  • Markets & Strategy: international expansion strategy, comparative market analysis, country or industry intelligence, strategic customer channel research, competitive landscape.
• Navigate customers through market‑access issues, provide tailored information, actionable next steps, and relevant referrals.

• Energetic, entrepreneurial, hands‑on professional thriving in change.
• Clear communicator in writing and speaking; excellent judgment, time‑management, and maturity when advising C‑suite customers.
• Client‑service obsessed, curious, adaptable, and comfortable taking intelligent risk in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about helping customers meet growth aspirations.

• Undergraduate degree in International Business Administration, Law, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in one or more of the following verticals:
  • Regulations & Compliance (international tax, law, customs, product compliance).
  • Markets & Strategy (international business development, sales and marketing, market research, strategy development, e‑commerce).
• International business experience, directly or in advisory capacity.
• Knowledge of the export ecosystem, including government and private‑sector service providers.
• Bilingual in English and French (spoken and written).

• Consulting or advisory experience with mid‑size businesses (Revenues $10 million – $1 billion).
• Experience in key regions:
  Europe, Indo‑Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, United States.
• Proficiency in additional international languages relevant to those regions.
• Advanced credentials such as JD/LLB, MBA, CPA, or CITP.
• Experience with in professional services (management…