Join CANS Team! Now hiring: Manager, Education & Training
CANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Manager, Education & Training.
CANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Manager, Education & Training.
“Construction is the backbone of Canada’s economy,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO of the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS). “It’s not just about buildings and infrastructure — it’s about jobs, growth, and the well-being of every community across the country.”
Please be advised that CANS office will be closed on Friday, April 18. CANS office will reopen on Monday, April 21 with regular office hours of 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Including data from ‘Labour Market Trends, March 2025,’ ‘Labour Force Survey, March 2025’ and ‘Building Permits, February 2025.’
On April 4th, the Emerging Leaders hosted our 13th Annual Curling Bonspiel at the CFB Halifax Curling Club.
CANS is proud to partner with the Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) Foundation to offer four distinct awards and scholarships to NSCC students pursuing post-secondary education toward careers in construction.
“We hear a lot of promises about building more housing, roads, and infrastructure — but none of that happens without workers to do the job,” said Duncan Williams, President and CEO at the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS).
Real Gross Domestic Product in Canada grew 0.4% in January 2025 following a gain of 0.3% in December 2024.
In preparation for changes to Nova Scotia’s Building Code Regulations, the Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) and the Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Nova Scotia (CHBANS) partnered to deliver a province-wide training initiative.
The December 31, 2025 end-of-use deadline set by the PCB Regulations is now less than a year away.