Nominations open for CANS Board of Directors & Committees

Applications are due by Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4 p.m.

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is governed by a voluntary industry-based board of directors. We are now accepting nominations to our Board of Directors and Committees. This year, we are seeking qualified individuals who ideally meet one or more of the following criteria, as determined by our governance matrix:

• Are a member of an underrepresented or diverse community;
• Are based in rural NS, specifically the South Shore, Annapolis Valley and/or CBRM;
• Possess a financial/accounting background;
• Have experience with technology, IT transformation and AI;
• Experience with government relations, governance, standards and practices, as well as procurement, are considered assets;
• Experience with projects/events management;
• Familiarity with construction law fundamentals;
• Are part of a CANS member company or willing to become a CANS member. 

Additional criteria:

• You have the time to actively participate (terms are a 3-year commitment);
• You are passionate about construction, workforce development, innovation, industry education, etc.;
• You can bring an objective perspective to the table that has industry’s best interests at heart;
• You support CANS vision and are committed to helping us achieve our aspirational goals as outlined in our Strategic Plan;
• Previous Board experience is an asset;
• You are collaborative and demonstrate leadership through action.

What we need:

• A cover letter and up-to-date resume with contact information;
• To ensure a broad range of perspectives and lived experiences, if you are a member of an underrepresented group, we invite you to share this in your application;
• Candidates may apply for multiple Board Committees and/or a Board position within one application. Please indicate the specific positions you are interested in when submitting your application.

See below for a list of Board Committees:

• Board of Directors
• Government & Industry Relations
• Workforce Development
• Membership Services & Engagement
• Emerging Leaders