Congratulations to our 2024-2025 CANS Awards Recipients!

CANS 163rd AGM Awards Dinner recognized some outstanding achievements in industry. Read more here.

CANS office closure on Monday, October 13

Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.

Thank you for attending CANS EL Golf Tournament!

Thank you to all the attendees of CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament who joined us on September 5 for 9-holes of golf.

Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Project Information Specialist

The Project Information Specialist is the engine behind one of CANS’ most impactful services. They support, coordinate, and deliver all aspects of the CANS Tender Library, working closely with Members to support printing and construction document needs. Detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about delivering great customer service — does this sound like you? Join our team!

CANS staff participate in HRM construction site tours, Sept. 26

CANS staff headed out for a full-day tour of active construction sites across HRM as part of our commitment to workforce development. We connected with members on-site, gaining valuable insights, and shared highlights from the day.

CANS office closures on September 26 & 30, 2025

CANS office will be closed on Friday, September 26, 2025 to allow our staff to participate in development and training. This is in addition to our holiday closure the following Tuesday, September 30 for Truth and Reconciliation Day.

CANS office will be open for regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Monday, September 29 and the remainder of the week (Wednesday, October 1 – Friday, October 3).

CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.

CANS office closure on Monday, September 1

Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.

Notice // Safety Alert: Risks of Smoke Exposure During Wildfires

The Safety Branch of the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration would like to inform workplaces about the risks of smoke exposure during wildfires.

Industry awards applications extended to Friday, August 29

The deadline to apply for CANS newly expanded awards program has been extended to Friday, August 29, 2025.  

CANS office closure on Monday, August 4

Our office will reopen with regular hours (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. CANS Members are asked to plan accordingly for this temporary break in CANS services.