Advisor, Enterprise Vendor Governance - 196 EN

Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Vacation entitlement 3-4 weeks

Corporate closure period

Summer early Fridays

No meeting Fridays

Job summary

Export Development Canada (EDC) seeks an Advisor to support its Enterprise Vendor Governance and Third-Party Risk Management program. You will work with contract owners, Procurement and control functions to identify, assess, monitor and manage risks from third-party relationships throughout their lifecycle.

The role combines risk assessment, due diligence, monitoring and records management in ServiceNow, with a hybrid work model including in-office days and hubs across Canada, including Ottawa

Qualifications

• University degree in business or risk management or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years in third-party risk, vendor management or related controls.
• Ability to apply risk frameworks and translate policy into practical actions.
• Experience coordinating assessments across business teams and control functions.
• Strong judgment, prioritization, and risk escalation.
• Clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage TPRM intake, triage, materiality, and inherent-risk assessments for third-party relationships.
• Coordinate due diligence and residual-risk assessments with business owners and control functions; track dependencies and follow up on incomplete reviews.
• Support risk treatment, remediation, risk acceptance and escalation with documented evidence.
• Coordinate ongoing monitoring, reassessments, health checks, and offboarding activities based on risk profile.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready third-party records, assessments, and supporting documentation in ServiceNow.
• Monitor TPRM metrics and risk indicators; analyze trends and prepare management reports.
• Provide practical guidance and training to relationship owners on TPRM requirements and responsibilities.
• Contribute to improvements to TPRM policy instruments, procedures, workflows, reporting, and ServiceNow functionality.
• Provide limited support to vendor performance management where TPRM and performance issues intersect.

Skills

Risk management

Vendor management

Third-party risk

Communication skills

Documentation

Policy translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or risk management

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Application deadline: October 27th at 12:00PM 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 new markets, reduce risks, all towards the goal of making Canada and the world better through trade.

Position

Advisor, Enterprise Vendor Governance

Employment Type

Permanent

Compensation Details

Vendor Management 17: Salaries typically range from $84,698 to $112,931 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.

Location

Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of two or three in-office 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.

Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria. (perm only)

Internal Employees, please consult the ServiceNow 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

The Enterprise Vendor Governance (EVG) team is seeking an Advisor to support the day-to-day operation and continued maturation of EDC's Vendor Governance and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program. Working with contract owners, Procurement and control functions, the Advisor will help identify, assess, monitor and manage risks arising from third-party relationships across their lifecycle. The program is informed by EDC's risk appetite, internal policy requirements, relevant OSFI guidance and recognized industry practices.

What you will be doing

• Manage TPRM intake, triage, materiality, and inherent-risk assessments for third-party relationships, including arrangements that may not originate through Procurement.
• Coordinate due diligence and residual-risk assessments with business owners and control functions, track dependencies and follow up on incomplete or outstanding reviews.
• Support risk treatment, remediation, risk acceptance and escalation, ensuring decisions and supporting evidence are clearly documented.
• Coordinate ongoing monitoring, reassessments, health checks, and offboarding activities based on the risk profile of the relationship.
• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready third-party records, assessments, and supporting documentation in ServiceNow.
• Monitor TPRM metrics and risk indicators, analyze trends, and prepare concise reporting for management and governance committees.
• Provide practical guidance and training to relationship owners and other stakeholders on TPRM requirements and responsibilities.
• Contribute to improvements to TPRM policy instruments, procedures, job aids, workflows, reporting, and ServiceNow functionality.
• Provide limited support to vendor performance management activities where TPRM and performance issues intersect.

What we are looking for

• A university degree in business, risk management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of relevant experience, including experience in third-party risk, operational risk, compliance, vendor management, procurement, or a related control environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply risk-management or control frameworks and translate policy requirements into practical actions and decisions.
• Experience coordinating assessments, issues or workflows across business teams and multiple control functions.
• Strong judgment and the ability to challenge incomplete information, manage competing priorities and escalates risk appropriately.
• Strong documentation, data-quality, and audit-evidence discipline.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the