Full-Time
Financing and trade support for exporters
CA$84.7k - CA$112.9k/yr
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hybrid
Two days on-site per week are currently required, increasing to three days in September 2026.
Canada Citizenship Required
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Export Development Canada (EDC) helps Canadian businesses grow internationally by providing financial solutions and risk management for exporting and global operations. Its core offerings include export credit insurance, working capital financing, and guarantees that help companies manage payment and performance risks when selling abroad. EDC also shares expert trade knowledge, market insights, and access to a global network to identify new opportunities in Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and other regions. By combining financial products with market intelligence, EDC supports Canadian firms in expanding their export footprint while promoting sustainability and inclusive growth. Overall, the company aims to help Canadian businesses succeed globally and contribute to Canada’s prosperity through trade.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$1B
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1944
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PaceZero Capital Partners has arranged a US$25 million Hardware-as-a-Service financing facility for CleanPlanet Chemical, with Export Development Canada participating as a lender. The funding will support the deployment of CleanPlanet's on-site industrial solvent recycling systems across North America. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Ottawa, CleanPlanet serves customers in flexible packaging, paints and coatings, and manufacturing sectors. The company's AlwaysClean platform recycles hundreds of solvent chemistries on-site at near-virgin purity with minimal operator intervention. Under its HaaS model, CleanPlanet retains equipment ownership whilst customers pay monthly volumetric fees based on solvent recycled, delivering cost savings of up to 60% compared to traditional procurement and disposal. In 2025, CleanPlanet recycled over 20 million pounds of solvent waste, avoiding more than 30,000 metric tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Startup Global Industry Roundtable recap: healthcare. By Teri-Lyn O'Hara | July 31, 2026 On April 9, 2026, Startup Canada Global, in partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) and UPS, hosted an Industry Roundtable focused on the unique challenges facing Canadian healthcare startups. Joining us were Ronen Benin of Zero to One Strategic, Nikitha Kendyala of Nucliq Biologics, and Ariel Garten of MUSE. The conversation covered everything from navigating regulatory hurdles to building the kind of investor relationships that actually lead to funding. Here's a recap of the key takeaways. Canada is A great place to start. One consistent theme throughout the session was that being a Canadian company is genuinely an asset in international markets. The country's reputation opens doors, and the domestic support infrastructure is stronger than many founders realize. Grants, innovation centers, and organizations like CABI offer real resources, not just introductions, for startups working through early development. Understanding regulation before it becomes a barrier. Ariel Garten shared how MUSE operated for nine years without FDA clearance by categorizing their device under General Wellness, a legitimate path that many founders overlook. The broader point was that regulatory complexity does not always mean regulatory blockage. Compliance feels like a wall until you find the right door. Understanding how your product is classified, and what that means for your path to market, can save years of time and significant cost. Fundraising in healthcare takes longer. Healthcare startups rarely generate revenue on a standard timeline, and investors know this. Ronen Benin emphasized that founders need to plan for longer runways and structure their raises accordingly. A common and costly mistake is under-raising in early rounds, which forces premature dilution and weakens your position for the next raise. The advice was to focus on hitting specific milestones rather than simply surviving to a date, and to pursue non-dilutive capital early to preserve equity for when it matters most. Relationships are the real currency. Nikitha Kendyala spoke about the value of relationships with government funding agencies. In the session, one anecdote described a funding representative tracking down a founder years after a business sale to offer continued support, purely because trust had been built over time. This demonstrated that the mechanics of your business matter less than whether the people holding the capital believe in you and know you. Do not try to do this alone. The roundtable closed with a familiar but important reminder: the Canadian startup ecosystem has real support structures, and using them is not a sign of weakness. Pitch competitions, peer networks, and organizations like Startup Canada exist to connect founders with the resources and people they need. The founders who do well are usually the ones who ask for help early and often. If you found this interesting, you can watch the full roundtable session here. You can also access our Resource Guide here. Startup Canada hosts many roundtables and webinars throughout the year as part of their programming. You can see our full schedule and register here.
Nearly 2,000 EDC employees give back to local communities during annual Community Investment Day. June 30, 2026 Ottawa Marking over 10 years of employee volunteerism, this year's Community Investment Day supported more than 35 charities and nearly 49,000 community members. On June 16, Export Development Canada (EDC) held its 11th annual Community Investment (CI) Day, marking over a decade of employee volunteerism and community impact. Launched in 2016, the initiative has become one of EDC's signature engagement events, bringing colleagues together each year to support organizations serving people in need. Organized in partnership with Volunteer Ottawa, this year's event mobilized close to 2,000 employees from EDC's headquarters, national and international offices in support of community organizations. This year, EDC partnered with a broad range of charities and community organizations, from local organizations to national non-profits, creating opportunities for employees to contribute their time, skills and energy in meaningful ways. The scale and reach of this year's impact is reflected in a few key highlights: * Nearly 49,000 community members benefited from activities * Nearly 2,000 employee volunteers, making this EDC's largest Community Investment Day yet * 63 volunteer opportunities supporting 36 charities and community organizations * 62 blood and plasma donations made in partnership with Canadian Blood Services - an effort that will help to save 186 lives * 900 sandwiches and over 7,000 snack bags delivered to The Ottawa Mission and the Care Centre Ottawa to help feed the unhoused * More than 600 Sending Sunshine cards were delivered to bring positivity and joy to seniors facing physical and mental health challenges * Skills-based volunteering that included mentoring newcomers to Canada, building advocacy tools, developing fundraising materials, accessibility training, and youth-financial literacy facilitation * Over $36,000 pledged in corporate donations to participating charities Beyond the numbers, EDC employees were active across Ottawa and its surrounding communities, cleaning shorelines, preparing food for foodbanks, planting gardens, and revitalizing outdoor spaces. "Community Investment Day reflects the best of EDC - our employees coming together to support organizations that strengthen the communities in which we live and work" shared Alison Nankivell, President and CEO of EDC. "Seeing 2,000 colleagues contribute their time, energy and skills across the Greater Ottawa Area shows the meaningful impact we can have when we put our values into action. This day, in addition to our ongoing support to Community Investment initiatives at EDC, is a proud reflection of who we are as an organization." Participating charity partners shared their perspectives about the impact of EDC's Community Investment Day: Jessie-Lee Wallace, Executive Director, Volunteer Ottawa "Volunteer Ottawa is honored to once again assist as EDC's project partner in the region, helping thousands of volunteers do good, at scale. As a result, dozens of charities and causes that matter benefit: animals, the environment, Indigenous and diverse communities, affordable housing, food security and numerous important missions. CI Day is truly a force for good." Jennie Moushos, Interim CEO and COO, Ocean Wise "It was incredible to see over 180 EDC employees come together across two shoreline cleanups in Ottawa, taking direct action to protect local waterways. In just one day, their efforts removed a total of 79.48 kg of litter and helped prevent pollution from reaching our oceans, showing how collective action can create immediate, tangible impact for our environment." Malik Ayass, Executive Director, The Door Youth Centre "The Door Youth Centre has proudly participated in EDC's Community Investment Day for many years and are always grateful for the dedication and enthusiasm EDC employees bring to our centre. This year, the EDC team spent the day deep cleaning our facility, helping us maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for the youth we serve. Their generosity, hard work, and willingness to take on these important tasks allows our staff to focus more of our time and resources on supporting young people." Community Investment at EDC extends far beyond CI Day. Throughout the year, employees support causes that matter to them by using EDC's paid Community Investment leave program, directing corporate donations to eligible charities, and taking part in onsite charitable initiatives. About EDC. Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC has the financial products and knowledge Canadian companies need to confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk and grow their business as they go from local to global. Together, EDC and Canadian companies are building a more prosperous, stronger and sustainable economy for all Canadians. Media contact. Export Development Canada You should also check out. At a time of heightened economic volatility and trade uncertainty, EDC is not only continuing to stand tall for Canada - Export Development Canada is leaning in with renewed purpose. Export Development Canada is sharpening its focus on how Export Development Canada can contribute even more meaningfully to Canada's trade priorities, by exploring new ways to help Canadian exporters and sectors scale their offerings and reach new global markets. Date modified: 2026-06-30
Ionik Corporation has closed US$100 million in new credit facilities and completed a comprehensive debt reorganisation. The financing includes an US$80 million senior term facility, US$10 million revolving credit facility led by National Bank of Canada, and US$10 million subordinated facility from ATB Financial. The new facilities were used to refinance existing debt, fund cash settlements and provide working capital. The senior term facility amortises at 15% annually with the balance due in June 2029. The debt reorganisation addressed US$83.9 million in acquisition-related obligations through US$25.8 million in cash repayments, US$32.2 million converted to equity, and US$25.8 million in maturity extensions to 2030. The transaction strengthens Ionik's balance sheet and extends debt maturities, according to CEO Ted Hastings.
Nautilus Solar Energy has closed a $600 million construction debt facility to support approximately 200MW of community solar projects across its portfolio. The facility was led by National Bank of Canada Capital Markets, Royal Bank of Canada and Export Development Canada, with participation from several other institutional lenders. Founded in 2006, Nautilus is one of the largest community solar businesses in the US, currently operating 167 solar farms across 12 states serving over 55,000 subscribers. The company is approaching 600MW of operating community solar projects and aims to reach approximately 750MW by the end of 2027. The transaction reflects strong institutional confidence in Nautilus's execution track record and financial discipline. The funding will accelerate the company's ability to deliver affordable, locally generated clean energy as American electricity prices remain elevated.