Product Owner, Credit Insurance - 986 EN at Export Development Canada in Toronto, ON, CA. This Visa sponsorship job abroad position offers great opportunities for growth opportunities. October 1st 2026 at 12:00PM ET 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.

Position: Product Owner, Credit Insurance Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Product Owner, Salary Grade 18: Salaries typically range from $96,557 to $128,743 annually, based on qualifications and experience, plus a 15% performance-based incentive.

Export Development

Canada operates under a hybrid work model, with employees currently required to work from the office two or three days per week. This role can be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto, Montreal. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

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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. We have hybrid work options, 3 to 4 weeks paid vacation, a corporate closure period, summer early Friday’s & no meeting Fridays.

Professional Development: Take advantage of our continuous learning opportunities, including training programs, workshops and language training. Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed.

Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs. The team enables the digital capabilities that support EDC’s credit insurance lifecycle, including customer and partner experiences, policy and buyer underwriting, claims, and portfolio management. Working across business and technology, the team modernizes enterprise platforms, improves self-service and operational efficiency,



and helps protect Canadian exporters from non-payment risk as they grow internationally.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Credit Insurance. With EDC's continued global expansion and diversification strategy, combined with the technology transformation, you'll have the chance to help shape the future of one of EDC's most strategic business lines while driving meaningful change across the organization. This opportunity reflects an immediate hiring need for Credit Insurance.

However, our team supports a diverse portfolio of financial products and front‑line business enabling technologies, and as part of our broader talent strategy we anticipate additional Product Owner hiring needs as our portfolio continues to expand.

As Product

Owner, you will translate business strategy and customer needs into a clear product vision, roadmap and a prioritized backlog. You will work closely with insurance value stream stakeholders and technology partners to improve customer and employee experience while ensuring reliable, compliant, and sustainable solutions. Develop and communicate the product vision, roadmap and squad objectives, ensuring alignment with Credit Insurance priorities and EDC strategy.

Act as the advocate for customer and business needs, ensuring product decisions maximize value and align with strategic objectives. Champion customer outcomes by translating business priorities, user feedback, and operational needs into actionable product direction. Manage and continuously prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business outcomes, risk reduction, regulatory obligations, dependencies, and delivery capacity.

Partner with customers, business subject‑matter experts and technology teams to validate problems, define viable solutions and incorporate user feedback. Track product performance, benefits and key results,



using data and insight to recommend adjustments to priorities and the roadmap. Identify and manage dependencies, operational risks, technical debt and vendor considerations in collaboration with adjacent product teams and enabling functions.

An undergraduate degree in business, commerce, finance, insurance, information technology or a related discipline. ~5- 7 years experience as a Product Owner, Business Lead, Business Analyst or similar role ~ Demonstrated experience in large, complex, multi-year technology transformations ~ A customer-focused, analytical, and accountable, with the ability to work effectively through ambiguity and changing priorities. Knowledge of credit insurance, commercial insurance, underwriting, policy administration, claims.

Experience partnering with external 3rd party software vendors to deliver strategic roadmap change Experience modernizing customer-facing or back-office financial-services platforms, including APIs, automation or digital self-service.

Product

Owner or agile certification, such as CSPO/PSPO or equivalent training.

Experience with Azure DevOps, Jira, or comparable product-management and delivery tools. Bilingualism in both official languages. 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).

EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity: Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. At EDC, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

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