Business Advisor, St. John's

TriNav Group of Companies is recruiting a

Business Advisor

for its expanding Mergers and Acquisitions Division, focused on seafood processing and related industries primarily in the Atlantic Provinces, Quebec, and the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S.

We are currently accepting applications for a

Mergers&Acquisitions Business Advisor

based in our St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador and/or Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Office. This is an opportunity to grow and develop the Mergers and Acquisitions Division providing trusted, strategic advice, while facilitating the purchase, sale or consolidation of businesses in the seafood and marine sectors.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

Prospect potential business sellers and buyers and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities.

Consult with business sellers to understand objectives, define needs and secure business relationships, while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality and professionalism.

Facilitate negotiations and coordinate due diligence process between all parties.

Manage transaction documentation and oversee closings.

Provide strategic advice to clients across the seafood and marine sectors on market conditions, financing options and deal structures to drive growth and enterprise value.

Support the Director and Manager of Corporate Development in identifying and exploring potential new business opportunities.

Inform the leadership team regularly on project status, as well as relevant information related to day-to-day activities.

Collaborate with marketing department to prepare confidential business profiles and marketing materials.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or another similar program. A professional designation, such as CPA designation considered an asset.

Three to five years of experience in B2B sales and marketing, preferably within the seafood/aquaculture/marine sectors.

Working knowledge of the Canadian and international finance and accounting concepts and understanding of key business drivers, principally as they relate to M&A transactions.

Highly independent, organized and capable of managing a complex deal pipeline from first contact to closing.

A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with passion for working with private business owners and management teams and building professional relationships.

This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English considered an asset.

Experience from an accounting consulting firm, an in-house strategy team, investment banking, or a similar role is an advantage, but not a requirement.

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package with commission opportunities.

Professional development within a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Career advancement potential within a growing company.

Deadline for receipt of resumes is June 5, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The TriNav Group of Companies is committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve.

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