Advantage St. John's

09/23/2026

We're looking for a Manager, Finance and Corporate Services to join our team.

This position plays a key role in overseeing financial management, corporate services, governance, funding administration, and day-to-day operational oversight for Advantage St. John's.

If you have experience in finance, organizational leadership, and supporting high-performing teams, we'd encourage you to apply.

View the full details on our website or CareerBeacon:

Advantage St. John's is hiring Manager, Finance and Corporate Services. Learn about this opportunity and apply!

08/24/2026

There has been a lot of discussion about energy in Newfoundland and Labrador this week.

As gets underway in Stavanger, Norway 🇳🇴, those conversations are taking place on a global stage. Industry leaders, governments, researchers, and companies from around the world are gathering to discuss the future of offshore energy, energy security, technology, and investment.

From offshore operations and marine services to engineering, technology, and clean energy development, businesses across our region continue to play an important role in the evolving energy sector.

This week, Advantage St. John's is proud to join partners from across Atlantic Canada at ONS 2026 to showcase those capabilities, build new connections, and explore opportunities for the businesses and communities we represent.

If you're attending ONS, we'd be pleased to connect.

📍 Hall 5 | Booth 5500
📸 Image courtesy of: Cenovus Energy

07/15/2026

Day 1 ✅. What a fantastic start to .

From new connections to meaningful conversations, the response to Ready at the Edge has been tremendous, with strong interest in the opportunities Newfoundland and Labrador brings to Canada's evolving defence ecosystem.

We're looking forward to building on that momentum and continuing the conversation on Day 2. Stop by our booth to meet the team, learn more about the initiative, and discover why Newfoundland and Labrador is ready to play a larger role in Canada's defence future.

🔗 Visit Ready at the Edge: https://zurl.co/ZeDtn

07/14/2026

What a launch. 🚀

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the official launch of Ready at the Edge and helped make the event such a success.

A special thank you to AnnMarie Boudreau, Honourable Seamus O'Regan, and Lloyd Parrott, Minister, Energy and Mines, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, for helping advance the conversation around Newfoundland and Labrador's role in Canada's defence future.

Yesterday marked the beginning of a collaborative effort to showcase the province's strengths, capabilities and opportunities within Canada's evolving defence ecosystem. As the conversation continues at this week, we're excited to keep building momentum.

🔗 The Ready at the Edge website is now live. Learn more about the initiative, the partners involved, and the opportunities ahead for Newfoundland and Labrador.

Visit Ready at the Edge: https://www.readyattheedge.com/

07/02/2026

Advantage St. John’s is attending , July 13–16.

Hosted by ACADA - Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence Association, the conference brings together industry, government, military, and northern leaders focused on maritime and Arctic security.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, these aren’t distant challenges. The work happens here — shaped by environment, infrastructure, and the need to operate in real conditions.

We’ll be there to connect with partners and stay aligned with where the sector is heading.

If you’re there, we’d be glad to meet.

07/01/2026

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from Advantage St. John’s! 🇨🇦

Canada Day always feels like a good time to pause and appreciate where we are — not just as a country, but right here at home. In Newfoundland and Labrador, there is a lot to be proud of. The creativity. The grit. The way people show up for their communities and keep finding new ways to build, grow, and make things happen.

That is a big part of what we get to champion at Advantage St. John’s. We spend a lot of time talking about the St. John’s Capital Region because there is so much happening here that deserves to be seen — from ocean innovation and technology to energy, tourism, arts and culture, and the entrepreneurs pushing new ideas forward.

So today, we are celebrating the people, businesses, and communities helping move Newfoundland and Labrador forward. Across St. John’s, Paradise, and Conception Bay South, this is a region with real momentum — and a pretty great place to live, work, invest, and build what comes next. 🍁

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06/16/2026

Still in Paris 🇫🇷 Moving from defence to tech!

After attending , Jennifer Button, Director of Corporate Services at Advantage St. John’s, will also be at on Wednesday and Thursday this week.

For the St. John’s Capital Region, this is another opportunity to amplify our growing tech sector, from AI and digital solutions to ocean innovation, and to share the story of a region with global ambition, rooted in Canada’s Creative Coast 🌊.

If you’re in Paris this week, we’d love to connect. 👋

06/11/2026

Paris is calling 🇫🇷

Jennifer Button, Director of Corporate Services at Advantage St. John’s, will be attending next week.

The St. John’s Capital Region is home to strengths in ocean, aerospace, defence, and advanced technology that resonate far beyond the shores of Canada's Creative Coast. Events like Eurosatory help us strengthen relationships, raise our profile, and continue amplifying our region on an international stage.

If you’ll be in Paris next week, Jennifer would love to connect.

06/09/2026

We love nothing more than welcoming visitors to the Capital Region. It was a pleasure to host Gareth Bevan and Steve Jeffries from Trident Engineering for a closer look at some of the strengths our region has to offer.

After spending some time at our office, Advantage St. John’s CEO Michelle Simms, joined them for a visit to Newdock - St. John's Dockyard Ltd., just one example of the infrastructure, capabilities, and industry assets that continue to draw interest to the region. We always value the chance to show visitors what’s happening on the ground and why more companies are exploring what’s possible here on .

06/04/2026

We’re proud to share that Advantage St. John’s 2025 Year in Review is now live!

Looking back, 2025 was a formative year for Advantage St. John’s as we strengthened regional alignment, sharpened the Capital Region’s value proposition, and advanced investment attraction across priority sectors.

From launching Canada’s Creative Coast to expanding our presence in key markets, this work is helping position Newfoundland and Labrador’s Capital Region for long-term opportunity.

This Year in Review reflects the progress made in 2025 and the momentum carrying into the years ahead. We’re energized by what’s been accomplished and excited for what’s next.

Explore the full report: https://zurl.co/WtM4O