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Amanda Sparkes

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Director | ACOA - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency at Government of Canada
📍 Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area, Canada

Amanda Sparkes is the Director of Communities and Inclusive Growth at ACOA, where she provides executive leadership in economic development for Atlantic Canada. With an MBA from Saint Marys University, she focuses on driving business growth, innovation, and community resilience in line with federal government objectives.

Outside of her government role, Amanda is a vocal supporter of local community and sports initiatives. She is passionate about developments that bring new opportunities to the region, showing enthusiasm for both economic and cultural growth in her community.

She was an early and public supporter of Halifax joining Canadas first professional womens soccer league.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director | ACOA - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Halifax Metropolitan Area, Canada
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Inclusive Growth
Her title and role at ACOA are explicitly focused on supporting communities and fostering inclusive economic prosperity across Atlantic Canada.
Economic Development
Her entire career, from NSBI to Innovation Canada and ACOA, has been dedicated to fostering business growth and economic strength in the region.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Director | ACOA - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Government of Canada
3-2021 - 2-2025
Economic Development Officer - Communities & Inclusive Growth
ACOA - APECA
2-2020 - 3-2021
Senior Innovation Advisor
Innovation Canada at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
8-2017 - 2-2020
Business Development Advisor
Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI)
6-2013 - 6-2015
General Manager
CanJam Trading Limited
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Education
1997 - 2001
BScH
Acadia University
2002 - 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Saint Mary's University
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