Export Development Canada

Student and New Grad Opportunities

Our student development opportunities include work terms and co-op programs – all designed to give your career a head start. Work terms are typically four or eight months in length and can be counted towards an accredited co-op program with your university. 

Our program is also open to new grads who have graduated in the past year.

We are actively recruiting early career professionals for the 2024 Winter Semester in a variety of teams looking for Project Management or related students. Teams you may be selected to interview with will vary, and a more detailed team description will be sent to you if you are selected for an interview. 

Apply to this pool if you are a student or new grad who is:

Interested in learning skills related to Project Management careers
Taking courses in Project Management or related (Business, business technology, management, commerce etc.)
Has strong organizational skills and an interest in coordination work
Has an understanding of Power BI or other similar tools
Someone who enjoys leading and facilitating presentations and meetings
Our Ideal Student:

Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program (eligible for up to one year after your graduation date)
Previous work term experience related to their field of study
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Motivated self-starter, good organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Enthusiasm to tackle any task, whether menial or complex
Knowledge of both official languages is an asset and may be required for certain positions
What can you expect from an EDC work term? Building cross-functional networks of colleagues, identifying and following through on opportunities for improvement and innovation, learning and growing constantly through coaching and mentoring, working in a high-performing, fast-paced and flexible environment facilitated by technologies based out of our stunning downtown Ottawa headquarters.

What to expect from us?

You will be notified when we have received your application.

If your profile matches a team's needs, we will reach out to schedule an interview with the team, you will receive a description of the team you are selected for in preparation for your interview.

Please note that we will be contacting candidates on a rolling basis from September to December 2023 for interviews depending on business needs.