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Position

Sr. Market Development Associate – EDC (Export Development Canada)

Employment Type

Permanent – Full-time

Location

- Hybrid work environment: two in‑office days per week (increasing to three days per week in September 2026).
- Work from one of EDC’s Western Canada Community Hubs (Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, or Winnipeg).
- Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

Compensation

$74,297 to $99,063 annually, plus a performance‑based incentive.

Responsibilities

- Enablement of Market Development Strategy.
- Serve as the main enabler and orchestrator of Western Canada’s Integrated Regional Plan (IRP), keeping planning and performance‑tracking infrastructure current.
- Facilitate the Western Strategic Plan, supporting the annual planning cycle and establishing a quarterly cadence to monitor progress using data‑informed dashboards.
- Measure, analyze, and communicate progress, milestones, risks, and outcomes to regional and senior leadership, recommending improvements to tools, processes, and execution.
- Translate strategic priorities into day‑to‑day execution support for regional programming, initiatives, and market‑facing activities.
- Manage ecosystem and partnership relationships, identifying, developing, and stewarding high‑value partners, influencers, and leaders across Western Canada.
- Collaborate with partners to conceptualize strategic programming, thought‑leadership opportunities, and joint initiatives aligned with regional priorities.
- Act as a relationship manager for key Western partners and programs, including corporate representation and coordination of delegated relationship management.




- Ensure aligned execution across sub‑regions by communicating program updates, opportunities, and milestones.
- Support market diversification activities, enabling delivery of Western diversification initiatives in partnership with internal stakeholders.
- Serve as a liaison to national teams to ensure alignment, information flow, and coordinated execution of diversification priorities.
- Coordinate execution of market visits, itineraries, and partner engagements, ensuring senior‑level interactions are well prepared and outcomes are captured.
- Support pilots and experiments by managing timelines, deliverables, insights, and cross‑functional coordination.
- Act as the central liaison between Western regional teams and Marketing, Communications, and Corporate Outreach.
- Coordinate speaker sourcing, attendee identification, briefing materials, and content needs for regional and national initiatives.
- Ensure Western alignment with national brand, campaigns, storytelling priorities, and executive‑level engagements.

Required Qualifications

- Undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Communications, International Business, Public Policy, or a related field.
- Experience in market development, ecosystem engagement, partner management, program or project management,



or regional enablement roles.
- Demonstrated experience working in matrixed environments and supporting executive‑level communication and decision‑making.
- Robust communication, writing, facilitation, and synthesis skills.
- Strong project management and data‑driven orientation, with experience tracking performance and supporting informed decision‑making.

Key Competencies

- Collaboration & teamwork
- Planning & organizing
- Analytical thinking & synthesis
- Customer‑centric mindset
- Problem solving & adaptability
- Communication & stakeholder management

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of Western Canada’s trade and business ecosystems.
- Experience running programs, initiatives, or ecosystem partnerships.
- Bilingualism (English/French)

Eligibility & Employment Equity

EDC is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all essential requirements and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We value a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities.

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📌 Sr. Market Development Associate (Calgary)
🏢 Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
📍 Calgary