Constructing valuable and inclusive opportunities for developing industry leaders.

Originally called the Developing Executives (D.E.) Group, CANS Emerging Leaders Group was formed in September 2001 to encourage participation from our younger CANS members. Members of the Emerging Leaders Group are under 40 and work for member companies.

CANS Emerging Leaders Group hosts a number of annual events that offer networking opportunities, including:

  • Networking Night (Fall)
  • Speaker Series (Winter)
  • Curling Bonspiel (Spring)
  • Community Pick-Me-Up (Spring)
  • Meet & Greet on the Harbour (Summer)
  • Golf Tournament (Summer)

Get Involved!

To become involved with CANS Emerging Leaders, check the Developing Executives box in your ‘My Profile.’  This can be found by logging in to CANSnet with your username and password. Click on ‘MY CANSNET’ in the top right-hand side of CANSnet, then click on ‘My Profile.’

Up Next for CANS Emerging Leaders!

Mark your calendars for the CANS Emerging Leaders Networking Night on November 20 at Garrison Brewing Company’s seaport brewery! Make connections and build your network with your fellow future industry leaders.

Register now!

Save these Dates!

Each year, CANS Emerging Leaders Group hosts a slate of engaging events to help you make valuable industry connections. See below for some upcoming dates and stay tuned for event and registration details, which will be shared here, in CANS Weekly Newsletter, and on CANS social networks!

Networking Night – November 2024

Speaker Series – February 2025

Get to know your Emerging Leaders Committee!

2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Committee

  • (Chair) Kevin Cahill, Aon
  • (Vice-Chair) Nicole Baker, Eastward Energy
  • Adam Castellani, Able Electric
  • Danny Luong, Marco Group
  • Debra Reid, FBM
  • Elizabeth MacArthur, The Municipal Group of Companies
  • Ellen MacDonald, Atlantic Road Construction & Paving Limited (ARCP)
  • Heidi Sullivan, Grey Cardinal Management Inc.
  • Jake Brennan, Iron Maple Constructors Inc.
  • Matt MacEachern, Halifax Regional Municipality
  • Stanley North, rcs construction

In Case You Missed It

Looking for photos from our past events? Click here to visit CANS Flicker and see what we’ve been up to!

Questions

For more information about CANS Emerging Leaders, please contact:

Taylor Shaw
Policy, Program & Research Lead, Construction Association of Nova Scotia
(902) 210-1720
Email Taylor