Principal, Esg Governance and Integration

**Posting Date**: Aug 21, 2025, 9:50:04 AM

**Primary Location**: Ontario-Ottawa

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Application deadline: September 4th, 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**:Principal, ESG Governance and Integration**

**Employment Type**: Permanent

**Compensation Details**:

- ESG Strategy & Outreach 19 : Salaries typically range from $109,810 to $146,413 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

**Location**:

- This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs in Toronto or Montreal

**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**:
EDC is seeking a Principal who is enthusiastic, self-motivated and resourceful to join the ESG Integration team. The ESG Integration team works closely with lines of business, support functions and the broader ESG teams to execute the ESG strategy at EDC. The team is also responsible for reporting to the Board of Directors on the progress of EDC’s ESG initiatives.

Reporting to the VP, ESG Integration, the incumbent will work as an integral part of the ESG Integration leadership team and will be responsible for coordinating internal governance of EDC’s external ESG commitments and performance. This role will also support the VP in leading planning and strategy development for the team.

**What you will be doing**:

- Coordinating internal governance committees of monitoring performance of the ESG scorecard and external public commitments;
- Develop and manage the annual planning process for ESG, in collaboration with ESG-Advisory;
- Develop and manage the performance monitoring system for ESG-Integration, including developing and maintaining status and dashboard reporting, facilitating discussions, developing risk management system, facilitating board and executive reporting;
- Coordinate the agenda, scheduling and material preparation for the Executive Sustainability Committee with the ESC Secretariat.
- Stay current on best practices and industry trends related to ESG;
- Collaborate with various stakeholders including internal teams on matters related to implementation of EDC’s ESG strategy;
- Plan and coordinate of engagement with EDC Board of Directors;
- Co-ordinate and prepare materials for senior leadership and executives;

**What we are looking for**:

- Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or in a similar discipline, or equivalent experience;
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in ESG, program/project management or related experience;
- Excellent relationship and influencing skills with the ability to build productive relationships across teams and levels of seniority;
- Strong facilitation skills
- Results-oriented, highly motivated;
- Autonomy, initiative and capacity for peer and self-learning;
- Leads others to solve complex pr