Province Changes Process for Specialized Worker Exemptions

As of Sept. 25, the process for business exceptions for “specialized workers” has changed. When there is urgent and critical work in Nova Scotia that requires specialized skills that are unavailable in Atlantic Canada, the Province will allow workers with those specialized skills to come from outside the region to do the work.

Construction Association of Nova Scotia adds second female chair to Board of Directors in Association history

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce that Victoria Stanhope, president and CEO of Stanhope Simpson Insurance, has been appointed as 2020-2021 chair of its Board of Directors. Stanhope is only the second female to serve as chair on the Association’s governing body in its 158-year history.

Follow CANS Pipeline: PL19-0494NS – Villa Acadienne

Villa Acadienne is a Home for Special Care, situated along beautiful St. Mary’s Bay in the Acadian municipality of Clare. What began as a 45 resident home in 1975 has expanded to an 86 resident home, including one respite.

CANSnet Project Preview: NS20-1627 – ROMS KAIG Spryfield Ltd

ROMS.KAIG is proposing to develop a new three‐story residential building. This project is in Spryfield, located near the corner of Herring Cove Road and Drysdale Road. Learn more about this Spryfield Development on our website.

Find Your Pathway to Gold Seal Certification through CANS

Have you been thinking about attaining your Gold Seal Certification? Find out exactly where you are on the Gold Seal path!

Register for CANS 158th Annual General Meeting on October 1

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s 158th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place virtually this year! As this new format will require some tweaks, please stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on scheduling, awards, prize giveaways and more.

CANS 2020 Gallagher Golf Tournament Winners Announced!

Were you up to par at CANS 2020 Gallagher Golf Tournament? Curious about the winners of CANS 2020 Gallagher Golf Tournament? The tournament isn’t all about winning – but it doesn’t hurt to see who took home the prizes!

WATCH NOW! Find out our tournament winners by watching the clicking the video link below. Congratulations to all our prize winners!

Click on the video link above to watch our virtual prize video.

Thank you to each and every one of our sponsors for supporting #CANSevents and #CANSgolf. Our golfers were happy, safe and fed thanks to your support and enthusiasm. (And special thanks to Stop & Motion Creative for putting together our virtual awards video!)

Are you one of our lucky prize winners?

You can pick up your prizes from CANS Office, please contact CANS to arrange for pick up. Prizes will be available between September 8 -11, from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

To arrange pick up, please contact:

Michelle Peters
Events Lead
902-818-6530
mpeters@cans.ns.ca

Register Now for CANS 158th Annual General Meeting on Oct 1

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia’s 158th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place virtually this year! As this new format will require some tweaks, please stay tuned in the coming weeks for more information on scheduling, awards, prize giveaways and more.

Come Work for CANS! Job Posting – Director of Policy and Workforce Development

CANS is hiring! We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of a newly developed role, our Director of Policy and Workforce Development.

CANSnet Preview: Antigonish Affordable Housing Society – 12 Unit Complex

Learn more about the Antigonish Affordable Housing Society’s Project on our website. Or, take a look at what work is available on CANSnet.