EDC Careers: Associate Relationship Manager Opportunities Across Canada

Export Development Canada is hiring Associate Relationship Managers for its Mid-Market Business Strategy & Execution team. The employer currently lists two opportunities: one permanent position and one 12-month contract.

The salary range is CAD 58,189 to CAD 77,586 per year, with the permanent position also eligible for a performance-based incentive. Applications close on September 1, 2026.

The roles can be performed from EDC offices or hubs in Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener or Vancouver. EDC operates a hybrid work model and is moving from two office days per week to three beginning in September 2026 through a phased approach.

Opportunity Overview

The Mid-Market Business Strategy & Execution team supports EDC’s work with Canadian mid-market companies. Associate Relationship Managers focus heavily on identifying potential clients, researching their needs and creating qualified opportunities for regional relationship teams.

This is a business-development role with a research component. Successful candidates need to be comfortable with proactive prospecting as well as structured follow-up and accurate CRM records.

Available Positions

• Position: Associate Relationship Manager, Mid-Market Business Strategy & Execution
• Openings: 2
• Employment: 1 Permanent + 1 Twelve-Month Contract
• Salary: CAD 58,189-77,586
• Locations: Ottawa, Toronto, Mississauga, Kitchener or Vancouver
• Deadline: September 1, 2026

Key Responsibilities

The role researches, qualifies, engages and follows up on leads from multiple sources. Lead generation can come from EDC marketing, associations, partner lists, networking and collaboration with regional Relationship Managers.

Candidates research companies to understand operations, business objectives, market-entry strategies and international-trade opportunities. Leads may need to be nurtured before they become qualified opportunities.

The Associate Relationship Manager logs relevant information in the CRM, provides accurate internal and external communication and works toward qualified lead-generation targets.

Who Can Apply?

EDC requires an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce or a relevant discipline and at least two years of recent business-development experience.

Applicants should understand sales or client account-management best practices and have strong verbal and written communication skills. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook proficiency and a valid driver’s licence are also listed.

Experience in banking, international business or financial services, knowledge of international trade, CITP designation and French-language ability are assets.

Hybrid Work and Eligibility

EDC currently requires employees to work from the office two days per week, increasing to three days per week from September 2026 through a phased implementation.

Preference is given to candidates who are legally able to work in Canada at the time of application, and successful candidates must meet applicable government security-screening requirements.

Application Deadline

Applications must be received by September 1, 2026. Because the employer Workable page includes the job application action and a future closing date, the vacancy is safe to include as a current role.

How to Apply

Apply through Export Development Canada’s official Workable job page for 622-EN. Tailor your resume to lead generation, business development, customer research and any exposure to international trade or financial services.

Tips for Applicants

Show lead-generation results

Include qualified leads, meetings generated, pipeline influenced or other measurable results where you can support them.

Connect research to outreach

Explain how you used company or market research to create a stronger prospecting message or identify a genuine business opportunity.

Prepare for international-trade questions

If you have experience with exporters, financial services or international business, make it visible and explain your contribution.

Final Notes

The EDC Associate Relationship Manager posting is current, has a September 1 deadline and an employer-hosted application route.