Working at ACOA - Employee profiles

“I have learned from my role with ACOA that the work we do makes our communities stronger.”

“I can drive around virtually any community in the region and see the results of our work ”

“It’s important to talk to my clients. It’s more important to hear what they have to say.”

“I see clients prosper from the opportunities we provide them.”

“It’s valuable to surround yourself with good people and meaningful work and ACOA is a great place to do just that.”

“We have a depth of business knowledge that allows us to support the clients in a very constructive way.”

"Working at ACOA, I realized that the image we have of Atlantic Canada is often inaccurate.”

“As a member of the LGBTQ+ community I have the opportunity to bring different perspective to the committees I contribute to.”

“We are part of the region. We have grown hand in hand with our economy and our communities.”

“Even when there are projects outside ACOA’s mandate, we can help to make connections and help businesses move forward.”

"This region is positioned to be a national leader in so many ways including economic growth.”

"We try to see where the economic and skills gaps are and understand what would be of benefit for the whole region."

"Working at ACOA has given me a better glimpse into the businesses and volunteers that make communities tick."

"We also support communities and regions assisting them through some of their most difficult times and some of their greatest moments of celebration."

"ACOA invests in companies to help them with productivity, find better ways of doing things through innovation or technology adoption, expand operations, develop new products, and access new export markets."

"It’s a fast-paced environment here at ACOA and every day is different, and that’s the absolute beauty of it."

"Being part of a team that supports local businesses and communities, and a team that always works to address our clients’ challenges and embrace their opportunities, fills me with excitement about the future of Atlantic Canada."

"ACOA showed me the importance of having strong communities, and how supporting communities can help foster economic development."

"ACOA is great because it always promotes the training and courses you want to take."

“Getting to go on-site visits to meet with our clients is incredibly motivating for me and truly one of the highlights of the role.”