Application deadline: October 20, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
Join the EDC Team
At EDC, we support Canadian businesses to succeed globally. We provide the financial tools and expertise they need to explore current markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.
Position: Brand Program Manager, Brand Strategy & Creative Services (12-month contract)
Employment Type: Contract / Temporary assignment
Compensation Details
Marketing Generalist 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences
Location
Export Development Canada operates under a hybrid work model, with employees currently required to work from the office three days per week (subject to change).
This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa
Internal Employees, please consult the Service Now article entitled Internal movements - what you need to know.
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?
Comprehensive Benefits: EDC offers a competitive compensation & benefits package, work-life balance, & the opportunity to help make Canada and the world better through trade
Work-Life Balance: EDC offers a competitive compensation package & work-life balance. 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
Inclusive Culture:



Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions employment equity & values diversity of ideas, strengths, & backgrounds to succeed
Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives, mental health support, and fitness programs to keep you healthy and happy
Community Engagement: Participate in volunteer opportunities and give back to the community through our various social responsibility programs
Team Overview
As part of the Marketing group, the Brand Marketing and Strategy team is seeking a Brand Manager. The Brand Manager will act as a program owner and lead the operational performance and delivery rhythm of the Brand Strategy & Creative Services team. This role connects enterprise and marketing priorities to brand strategy, brand management, and creative delivery by overseeing how work is planned, prioritized, and executed across the portfolio.
Acting as a bridge between stakeholders, strategists, and designers, the Program Owner drives alignment, efficiency, and quality - enabling the team to deliver high-impact brand work, while advancing strategic initiatives, strengthening governance, and supporting long-term brand adoption across the organization.
What you will be doing:
Program Planning and Road Mapping:
Translate enterprise, marketing, and brand priorities into a quarterly roadmap and actionable backlog for Brand Strategy & Creative Services, in partnership with the Director and Senior Brand Strategy Manager.




Maintain and refine the roadmap to reflect shifting priorities, delivery timelines, team capacity, and stakeholder expectations.
Monitor delivery progress, risks, dependencies, and resource requirements to support planning, decision‑making, and transparency.
Intake, Prioritization and Stakeholder Triage:
Own the end‑to‑end intake and prioritization process, assessing business value, urgency, effort, risk, and alignment with team priorities.
Triage incoming requests, clarify stakeholder needs, determine scope and ownership, and set expectations for delivery and next steps.
Manage demand and capacity constraints by recommending sequencing, trade‑offs, and escalation where required.
Manage the Brand Manager inbox and brand enablement requests, ensuring timely routing, response, and follow‑up.
Improve the quality and consistency of incoming work through effective briefing requirements, intake documentation, and acceptance criteria.
Delivery Enablement and Operations:
Facilitate agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and team huddles.
Support workload management and resolution of delivery blockers to maintain efficient, predictable project flow.
Identify and implement improvements to processes, tools, and operating practices using team feedback, stakeholder input, and delivery data.
Quality, Governance and Brand Enablement:
Support quality assurance reviews to ensure work aligns with brand standards, project objectives, accessibility requirements, and stakeholder expectations.
Maintain and enhance governance frameworks, including service standards, intake processes, workflows, and escalation paths

📌 Brand program manager (Quebec City)
🏢 Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
📍 Quebec City