EDC Student Internships New Grad Positions – Human Resources Stream (Starting summer 2026)

EDC Student Internships / New Grad Positions - Human Resources General Stream

This Candidate Pool is specifically for roles on various teams looking for students and new grads with Human Resources skills and career interests. If you are looking for another general area of interest please see our other campus roles on our website!

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

• Collaborate with a diverse experienced team
• Thrive in a supportive teamwork-driven environment.
• Impact global communities through sustainable growth in emerging markets.
• Recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers Best Diversity Employers and a Top 100 Family-Friendly Employers.
• Enjoy a comprehensive Total Rewards package including benefits vacation wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

Student and New Grad Opportunities

Our student and new grad opportunities include internships and co-op programs all designed to give your career a strong start. Summer work terms begin at four months in length and may be extended for an additional four months or more depending on business needs. While most roles are full-time there is flexibility for part-time work.

Our program is ideal for early career professionals who are new grads that have completed their courses within the past year as well as students in their current program of study. Work terms in our program can be counted towards an accredited co-op program with your university or college.

We are actively recruiting early career professionals for the 2026 summer semester in various teams looking for Human Resources students or new grads. Team assignments will vary and detailed descriptions will be provided if selected for an interview.

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

• Currently in or has recently graduated from an HR program at university or college (or related program with an HR focus).
• Interested in learning about HR roles including Talent Acquisition Employee Care Employee Relations Total Rewards Learning and Development ID&E HR Analytics etc.

Our Ideal Student or New Grad:

• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or graduate program (eligible for up to one year after completion of studies).
• Available for 8 months or more - While roles will be available for 4-month terms preference will be given to candidates with availability that extends.
• 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

The opportunity to build cross-functional professional networks identify and pursue opportunities for improvement and innovation and continuously learn and grow through coaching and mentoring from professionals throughout EDC. Work in a high-performing fast-paced and flexible environment facilitated by technologies and report to any of our EDC Hubs across Canada.

What to expect from us

• You will be notified when we have received your application.
• If your profile matches a teams 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.
• We will be contacting candidates on a rolling basis from February to April 2026 for interviews dependent on business needs. #LI-Hybrid

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be Canadian citizens permanent residents or hold a valid work visa at the time of application.
• Applicants must meet government security screening requirements.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in post-secondary studies or have completed their studies within the past year.

Compensation Details:

Student New Grad & Masters salaries range from $42900 to $56550 annually based on year of study. Please see the salary breakdown by year of study below:

• 1st Year: $42900 ($22.00/hour)
• 2nd Year: $44850 ($23.00/hour)
• 3rd Year: $46800 ($24.00/hour)
• 4th Year and Beyond: $48750 ($25.00/hour)
• New Graduate (Undergraduate): $54600 ($28.00/hour)

• Masters/PhD: $56550 ($29.00/hour)

Location:

• Export Development Canada operates in a hybrid work environment currently requiring employees to work in the office 2 days per week. (subject to change)

• Opportunities may be performed from EDCs headquarters in Ottawa or from one of our Community Hubs located in Toronto Mississauga Montreal Brossard Laval Calgary Edmonton Halifax or Vancouver

EDCs Commitment to Employment Equity: Export Development Canada (EDC) is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from women Indigenous peoples visible minorities persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community. Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment and selection process please let our Recruitment team know.

Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at EDC; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

EDC recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization we are committed to maintaining confidentiality and ensuring that any accommodations provided are tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at . We are here to support you every step of the way.