Jennifer Chiasson Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Halifax, Canada Area

The Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference brings together Canada’s emerging leaders from business, labour, government, NGOs, education and the cultural sector for a unique two-week experience aimed at broadening their perspectives on work, leadership, their communities and their country.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Institute Of Technology Campus

Halifax, Canada Area

Responsible for the development and implementation of Nova Scotia Business Inc.’s new foreign direct investment strategy which will re-focus resource efforts to supporting broader economic policy outcomes including: investment to support Nova Scotia innovation priorities, anchor companies to encourage cluster growth and international linkages, key value chain actors, etc.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Working with the Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism, my team was responsible for coordinating the Provincial government’s response around major initiatives and projects to ensure maximum economic benefit. Responsibilities include, stakeholder engagement (local & international industry, provincial & federal government departments and agencies, academia & industry associations), prime and sub-subcontractor relationship management, strategic policy development, budget and resource management.

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Responsible for leading corporate planning; including, developing the annual business plan, corporate score card management, and the development of sector strategies.

Halifax, Canada Area

Responsible for providing strategic guidance to the investment attraction division. Directed a team that delivered research and competitive analysis informing key sector value propositions, in-market development plans, investment lead generation and labour market intelligence. Managed key stakeholder relationships including negotiating and implementing partner funding agreements.

Halifax, Canada Area

Responsible for promoting Nova Scotia’s business advantages and developing innovative and proactive strategies to attract business to Nova Scotia. Accountable for negotiating, structuring and promoting direct incentive assistance to businesses, maximizing benefits in terms of payroll, increased tax revenues, job creation and maintenance, and increased exports to Nova Scotia.