Thank you for attending CANS 2025 Stanhope Simpson Insurance Women in Construction Forum

Over 300 professionals gathered at Pier 21 for a day of networking, leadership insights, and inspiration. Explore highlights, photos, and more from this incredible day.

Join CANS Team! Hiring: Marketing & Communications Lead

CANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Marketing & Communications Lead.

Notice // Submit your job postings for upcoming workforce recruitment missions

Send current job postings and a company contact to Taylor Shaw, Policy, Program & Research Lead at tshaw@cans.ns.ca by Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Thanks for attending CANS 163rd Annual General Meeting

CANS 163rd Annual General Meeting was a big success! Thank you to all those who attended.

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 CANS Awards Recipients!

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

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.

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.

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.  

Nominations open for CANS Emerging Leaders Committee

The CANS Emerging Leaders Committee is seeking individuals from across Nova Scotia’s construction sector to help guide programming and represent the next generation of industry leaders.