Talent and Companies Attraction Manager

Are you a relationship‑driven professional with a passion for connecting people, fostering growth, and strengthening the tech ecosystem in Newfoundland and Labrador? Do you thrive in roles where strategic engagement, collaboration, and creativity drive meaningful impact? If so, techNL invites you to apply for the position of Talent and Companies Attraction Manager.

As the Talent & Companies Attraction Manager, you’ll help position Newfoundland and Labrador as a destination of choice for senior and specialized tech talent, while supporting companies exploring opportunities to grow or expand here. This role blends engagement, strategy, and creativity. Ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships and turning ideas into action. You’ll represent techNL across Canada and beyond. Cultivating connections with talent, tech leaders, ecosystem partners, and championing NL as a vibrant place to build a career or a business.

The Ideal Candidate

You bring experience in business development, partnerships, account management, or talent attraction. Any role where relationship building and strategic engagement are central. You are a proactive, creative problem solver who can independently take initiatives from concept to execution. You understand company needs, work effectively with diverse stakeholders, and ideally have some familiarity with the NL tech ecosystem. Experience with public speaking, presenting, and client advisory work is essential, while knowledge of immigration pathways and relocation processes is an asset.

Why Join techNL

Impact: Play a meaningful role in the growth and development of Newfoundland and Labrador’s tech ecosystem.
Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic, innovative team that values learning, diversity, and continuous improvement.
Competitive Compensation: Benefit from a strong salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Note on Qualifications

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that equity deserving individuals are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. techNL encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align. You may be the right fit for this or another role.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; preference will be given to those legally entitled to work in Canada. techNL is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from women, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, racialized persons, and people with disabilities. Applicants may request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Additional Details:

• This role is a full-time contract position, with the contract expiring on March 31, 2030.
• This position involves working primarily in-person at least three days a week (Tues, Wed, Thus) in St. John’s, NL.
• This position requires occasional out of province travel.
• The role includes a mandatory group health benefits plan.
• 3 weeks paid annual vacation included, with an additional paid week between December 25th and January 31st.