Constructing valuable and inclusive opportunities for developing industry leaders.

Originally called the Developing Executives (D.E.) Group, CANS Emerging Leaders Group was formed in September 2001 to encourage participation from our younger CANS members. Members of the Emerging Leaders Group are under 40 and work for member companies.

CANS Emerging Leaders Group hosts a number of annual events that offer networking opportunities, including:

  • Networking Night (Fall)
  • Speaker Series (Winter)
  • Curling Bonspiel (Spring)
  • Meet & Greet on the Harbour (Summer)
  • Golf Tournament (Summer)

Get Involved!

To become involved with CANS Emerging Leaders, check the Developing Executives box in your ‘My Profile.’  This can be found by logging in to CANSnet with your username and password. Click on ‘MY CANSNET’ in the top right-hand side of CANSnet, then click on ‘My Profile.’

Apply to join CANS Emerging Leaders Committee today!

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.

To learn more about applying, click here.

Up Next for CANS Emerging Leaders!

CANS 2025 Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable afternoon of golf, networking, and fun at the CANS Emerging Leaders Golf Tournament!

  • Date: Friday, September 5, 2025
  • Time: Check-in at 12 p.m. (noon) | Shotgun at 1 p.m.
  • Location: Indian Lake Golf Course

Join us for an exciting 4-person scramble! Your registration fee includes a registration gift, 9-hole green fees, a chance to win amazing door prizes, and appetizers at Big Leagues following play. Register now: Space is limited, click here to register!

Save these Dates!

Each year, CANS Emerging Leaders Group hosts a slate of engaging events to help you make valuable industry connections. See below for some upcoming dates and stay tuned for event and registration details, which will be shared here, in CANS Weekly Newsletter, and on CANS social networks!

Registration is open for all available events, but we’re busy planning more. Watch this space for updates! 

Get to know your Emerging Leaders Committee!

2024-2025 Emerging Leaders Committee

  • (Chair) Kevin Cahill, Aon
  • (Vice-Chair) Nicole Baker, Eastward Energy
  • Adam Castellani, Able Electric
  • Danny Luong, Avondale Construction
  • Debra Reid, FBM Architecture
  • Elizabeth MacArthur, The Municipal Group of Companies
  • Ellen MacDonald, Atlantic Road Construction & Paving Limited (ARCP)
  • Heidi Sullivan, Grey Cardinal Management
  • Jake Brennan, Iron Maple Constructors
  • Matt MacEachern, Halifax Regional Municipality
  • Stanley North, rcs construction

In Case You Missed It

Looking for photos from our past events? Click here to visit CANS Flicker and see what we’ve been up to!

Questions

For more information about CANS Emerging Leaders, please contact:

Taylor Shaw
Research, Policy & Program Lead
Construction Association of Nova Scotia
(902) 210-1720
Email Taylor