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About the Role

EDC helps Canadian businesses succeed abroad by providing financial tools and expertise to explore new markets and reduce risks, aiming to build a better Canada and world through trade.

Responsibilities

Lead the assessment of EDC's most complex financing and insurance transactions, identifying significant environmental and social risks and recommending key mitigation measures.
Apply the Equator Principles, IFC Performance Standards, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and other relevant international standards.
Analyze Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) reports, monitoring reports, thematic reports, Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAPs), audit reports, consultant mandates, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and environmental and social policies to promote best practices aligned with international standards.
Manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including internal and external clients, consultants, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), and co-financing Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), building professional credibility and mutual trust.
Conduct field visits in Canada or abroad (typically 1-6 days, 1-5 times per year) to assess environmental and social performance and capabilities.
Negotiate the inclusion and appropriateness of environmental and social commitments in financing and insurance agreements to prevent, mitigate, or manage EDC transaction risks.
Provide expert advice to senior management on various environmental and social issues, offering authoritative technical and professional recommendations to improve outcomes for transactions, projects, and change initiatives.
Possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of EDC's environmental and social policies and procedures.
Monitor transaction and project performance over time to identify and resolve potential non-compliance issues with environmental and social commitments.
Guide other Environmental and Social Risk Advisors on complex transactions and cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental and social issues within the team, or mentor in environmental and social practices.
Identify team development needs and foster professional development, informal learning, and coaching.
Recommend changes to environmental and social due diligence processes and practices to enhance EDC's environmental and social risk management for financing and insurance transactions.
Provide specialized advice on the interpretation and application of environmental and social policies, procedures, cheat sheets, or products, resolving complex or contentious issues and escalating to other EDC employees for appropriate action.

Requirements

University degree in social or environmental sciences (e.g., international development, sociology, anthropology, geography, corporate responsibility, ecology, environmental management, or geosciences).
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in ESIA and ESDD consulting or equivalent experience in sectors relevant to EDC (e.g., mining, oil and gas, power generation, infrastructure, or renewable energy).
In-depth knowledge of ESIA and due diligence principles, frameworks, and standards, including the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards.
Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in an environment requiring the management of competing tasks and responsibilities.
Ability to discern, simplify, and concisely communicate key issues of complex business transactions, providing advice based on client needs.

Skills

Expertise in social or environmental impact assessment, including biodiversity.
Experience as an independent consultant on environmental and social issues for lenders or private sector companies working on large projects or with International Financial Institutions (Equator Principles Financial Institutions, ECAs, DFIs, Multilateral Development Banks) or in collaboration with them.
Experience working with companies in developing countries (preferably in the Indo-Pacific region and Latin America).
Fluency in both official languages.
Ability to communicate in other languages relevant to EDC.
Degree or training in business administration, finance, or a related discipline.

Location

Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal

Work Type

Hybrid
Permanent
Contractual

Experience Level

Senior
7-10 years

Education Level

University degree in social or environmental sciences

Salary/Compensations

$112,006 - $149,341

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Good work-life balance.
Opportunity to contribute to building a better Canada and world through trade.
Different hybrid work options.
Three to four weeks of vacation.
A period of closure.
Shortened summer Fridays.
Meeting-free Fridays.
Continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops, and language training.
Wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
Community investment through volunteer activities and social responsibility programs.

About the Company

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we help Canadian businesses succeed abroad.
As a Crown corporation with a financial mandate, EDC offers innovative financial solutions and expert advice to help businesses explore new markets, mitigate risks, and grow.
EDC is committed to fair employment practices and to building a diverse workforce.
EDC is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people of all backgrounds, abilities, and skills.
EDC fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging where every person has an equal opportunity to develop, grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity

EDC is committed to fair employment practices and preference will be given to candidates who are legally able to work in Canada.
Candidates must meet government security requirements.
EDC is committed to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce.
EDC is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people of all backgrounds, abilities, and skills.
EDC fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging where every person has an equal opportunity to develop, grow, succeed, and reach their full potential.