CANS supports employers through local recruitment initiatives and international recruitment missions that connect businesses with skilled, immigration-ready workers.
Interested in participating in future recruitment missions?
The BFY Long-Term Host Award recognizes a Host Employer who has demonstrated sustained, year-over-year commitment to the BFY Program, providing ongoing experiential learning opportunities and contributing to the program’s long-term success.
The BFY Host Employer – Ambassador Award recognizes a Host Employer who has gone above and beyond to welcome, mentor and support BFY students, demonstrating leadership and commitment to workforce development in the skilled trades and construction sector.
This award recognizes an emerging professional in the construction industry who is contributing to a strong, innovative, and resilient sector. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate initiative, leadership potential, and a commitment to making construction a better place to work—through their actions, attitudes, and impact on others.
This award honours not only professional success, but the positive influence a nominee has on others. We welcome nominations that highlight practical, hands‑on leadership and authentic stories.
This award honours an individual whose selfless contributions, leadership, and active engagement have created meaningful and lasting impact in their community. The Community Leader Award recognizes individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and resources to building stronger, healthier, and more connected neighbourhoods across Nova Scotia.
CANS is currently seeking to fill the role of Director of Marketing & Communications, a key leadership position driving the vision, visibility, and impact of CANS and the construction industry.
Falkbuilt Halifax is redefining what innovation looks like in Nova Scotia’s construction industry.
Honoured with the 2025 CANS Excellence in Innovation Award, the company is tackling labour shortages, cost uncertainty and schedule risk through a fully digital, prefabricated construction model.
Amanda Penney is leading with purpose— blending inclusion, wellness and courageous leadership.
Named the 2025 CANS Community Leader Award recipient, from Penney’s work advancing people‑centred culture at Lindsay Construction to championing grassroots and province‑wide initiatives, she creates opportunities for individuals and communities across Nova Scotia to thrive.
Susan Conrad reshaped construction leadership in Nova Scotia—one project, and one person, at a time.
Honoured posthumously with the 2025 CANS Trailblazer Award, Conrad broke barriers in a male‑dominated industry. Her legacy lives on in the projects she mastered, the standards she set and the careers she helped launch—proving that preparation, integrity and respect redefine what leadership looks like in construction.
Eastward Energy is setting the standard for safety‑first leadership in Nova Scotia’s energy sector.
As the 2025 recipient of the CANS Workplace Leader in Safety award, the organization is driving innovation. From modern safety technologies to inclusive workplace practices, Eastward is proving that safety, innovation and community go hand in hand.