Advisor, Enterprise Vendor Governance

**Posting Date**: Aug 13, 2025, 1:37:24 PM

**Primary Location**: Ontario-Ottawa

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Application deadline: August 26th, 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**: Advisor, Enterprise Vendor Governance

**Employment Type**: Permanent

**Compensation Details**:

- Vendor Management 17: Salaries typically range from $83,037 to $110,717 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.
- This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal, Brossard, Laval, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, or Vancouver**.**:
**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?**
- **Collaborate with a diverse, experienced team** - Work alongside talented professionals who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to drive success.
- **Thrive in a supportive, teamwork-driven environment** - Flourish in a workplace where collaboration and mutual support are paramount.
- **Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets** - Make a meaningful difference by fostering sustainable development in key regions around the world.
- **Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Best Diversity Employers, and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employers** - Join a company that is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, diversity, and work-life balance.
- **Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package**:

- **Flexible benefits** - Our program lets you choose coverage that suits your unique needs, including Medical, Dental, Life, and more. Plus, we offer additional Flex credits to tailor your plan even further.
- **Defined Contribution Pension Plan** - Secure your future with our generous matching program that helps you save for retirement.
- **Competitive vacation program** - Enjoy a work-life balance with our competitive vacation program, starting with 4 weeks of vacation and 2 floater days each year for permanent employees.
- **Comprehensive wellness programs** - Stay healthy and happy with access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs.
- **Professional Development** - Advance your career with our support for growth and development through conferences, language training, and educational opportunities.

**Team Overview**:
In support of EDC's overall Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the Advisor, Enterprise Vendor Governance (EVG), works with the governance framework in accordance with the requirements of OSFI B-10 guideline to identify the type and level of risk arising from third-party arrangements, so that it can be managed with the appropriate level of diligence.

The Vendor Governance Program is responsible for identifying, assessing, rating, managing, and monitoring the overall risk and performance associated with third-party relationships at EDC. This includes ensuring compliance with OSFI guidelines (B1-10, B-13, and E-21), and effectively managing a broad range of risks, particularly third-party risk and performance-related concern

The Advisor for Enterprise Vendor Governance (EVG) plays a crucial role in implementing and operationalizing EVG policies and procedures. They provide guidance to Contract Owners on best practices related to EVG, ensuring compliance and effective vendor management throughout the organization. Additionally, the Advisor contributes to sourcing and procurement strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams and EDC Control Functions, including Legal, Privacy, Procurement, Enterprise Information Security, Compliance & Ethics, ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance), and Financial Crimes.

As part of their responsibilities, the Advisor conducts Materiality and Inherent Risk Assessments, facilitates Residual Risk Assessment exercises, performs Health Checks, and develops comprehensive Risk Response Plans and Risk Mitigation strategies. One critical aspect of their role is implementing a robust methodology to measure and report on vendor performance, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement in vendor management practices.

**What you will be doing**:

- Foster collaborative relationships with Contract Owners and key internal stakeholders to encourage the adoption and integration of EVG processes.
- Maintain, update, and report on the Third-Party Inve