Associate/Senior Associate, Critical Mineral Investments -970 EN

About the Role

Join EDC's Canada Critical Mineral Accelerator Team!

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we provide the financial tools and expertise to make Canada and the world better through trade.

The Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA) is EDC's dedicated investment platform for advancing strategically important critical minerals projects across Canada. On behalf of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Government of Canada, EDC manages the $2 billion CCMA Fund, providing flexible financing and investment solutions while mobilizing private-sector and institutional capital to accelerate projects that strengthen the resilience of Canada's critical minerals supply chains and enhance Canada's economic security.

CCMA is delivered by EDC, one of Canada's leading financial institutions. For more than 80 years, EDC has helped Canadian companies succeed at home and abroad. Today, EDC is AAA-rated, manages a portfolio of more than $130 billion, and serves nearly 24,000 customers across global markets.

The CCMA team draws on EDC's deep expertise in project finance and investment transactions. EDC's Mining and Metals team has supported the sector for more than 30 years, executing over 50 mining transactions representing more than US$7.5 billion in financing globally. In addition, EDC's Investment team manages $3.5 billion in committed and invested capital across private equity, venture capital, and fund investments, directly supporting more than 200 Canadian exporters and investing in over 100 Canadian private equity and venture capital funds.

Position Details

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment, with a current requirement of three days in-office per week (subject to change). This role can be performed from EDC's headquarters in Ottawa or from our Community Hubs in Toronto or Montreal. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.

Compensation

Associate (Underwriter 17): Offered salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and typically range from $84,698 - $112,931, plus a performance-based incentive

Senior Associate (Underwriter 18): Offered salaries are based on qualifications and experience, and typically range from $96,557 - $128,742, plus a performance-based incentive

Team Overview

As a member of the CCMA team, you will have the opportunity to work on some of Canada's most significant critical minerals transactions, helping mobilize capital, advance projects of national importance, and strengthen Canada's position as a reliable supplier of critical minerals to domestic and allied markets. The team invests across the critical minerals value chain, supporting opportunities in mining, processing, refining, recycling, and enabling infrastructure.

Working at the intersection of investment, project finance, capital markets, and public policy, you will contribute to the evaluation, structuring, and execution of innovative financing solutions that advance Canada's critical minerals sector.

EDC is seeking a motivated Associate or Senior Associate to join the CCMA team.

In this role, you will support the execution of complex transactions alongside experienced investment professionals, project sponsors, investors, financial institutions, government partners, and industry leaders. You will contribute to financial analysis, due diligence, transaction structuring, market research, and investment recommendations that help advance strategically important projects.

You will play an active role throughout the transaction lifecycle, including evaluating opportunities, developing financial models, preparing investment materials, coordinating stakeholders, and supporting deal execution. This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to high-impact transactions that help shape the future of Canada's critical minerals sector.

What You Will Be Doing

Investment Analysis & Due Diligence

• Evaluate investment opportunities across the mining, metals, critical minerals, and related infrastructure sectors.
• Build detailed financial models, develop valuation or credit analyses, and assess investment returns or debt capacity under various scenarios.
• Conduct industry, market, and company research, including analyses of comparable companies and precedent transactions, to inform investment and financing decisions.
• Lead or contribute to due diligence activities, coordinating and reviewing work performed by external advisors across technical, commercial, environmental, social, legal, tax, and other workstreams.
• Develop perspectives on key risks, value drivers, expected returns, and debt capacity.

Transaction Execution

• Support the end-to-end execution of transactions, from initial screening through closing.
• Participate in transaction appraisal and prepare investment and credit memoranda, approval materials, and presentations for decision-making committees.
• Assist in structuring transactions, negotiating commercial terms, and coordinating execution activities with counterparties, advisors, and internal stakeholders.

Portfolio Management & Asset Monitoring

• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to ongoing asset management activities.
• Analyze portfolio performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and contribute to value creation and risk management initiatives.
• Assist with portfolio reporting and investment reviews.

Market Intelligence & Relationship Development

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the mining, metals, and critical minerals sectors, including key market, policy, and industry developments.
• Monitor industry trends, investment activity, and emerging opportunities, and share relevant insights with the broader team.
• Build relationships with investors, industry participants, advisors, and other stakeholders through market engagement and industry events.
• Contribute to transaction origination and business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and cultivating industry relationships.

What We Are Looking For

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in finance, business, economics, engineering, geology, or another relevant discipline.
• 2-5 years or more of relevant experience in investment banking, project finance, corporate banking, private equity, infrastructure investing, corporate development, consulting, or a related field.
• Experience evaluating, structuring, or executing financing and investment transactions.

Technical & Sector Expertise

• Strong financial analysis, valuation, and modelling skills, including the ability to build and analyze detailed cash flow models and investment returns.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, capital markets, credit analysis, and investment fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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.

Application deadline: October 2nd 2026 12:00PM ET