5 myths about confined space
2022-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Virtual

Introducing the NCSO® and NHSA™ designations
2023-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Live stream event introducing two new designations: National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) and National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA™).

Women in Construction
2023-03-08 12:25 - 16:30 | Virtual
Session #2 – Tackling Harassment in the Workplace, moderated by MJ MacDonald, CEO, Construction Safety Nova Scotia

Skills NS - Pictou
2023-03-22 08:00 - 16:00 | NSCC Pictou campus
Visit the Construction Safety Nova Scotia booth in the tradeshow hall at the Skills NS – Pictou school tour.

Atlantic Workplace Health and Safety Conference
2023-03-29 08:00 - 2023-03-31 17:00 | The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel – Halifax, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H 2P6, Canada
Visit the Construction Safety Nova Scotia booth in the tradeshow hall and attend our session.
Title: Speak up! Tackling mental health and high-suicide rates in construction
Speaker: MJ MacDonald, CEO of Construction Safety Nova Scotia
Date: Friday, March 31
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Skills NS - Dartmouth
2023-03-31 08:00 - 16:30 | NSCC Ivany Campus, 80 Mawiomi Pl, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 0A5, Canada
Visit the Construction Safety Nova Scotia booth in the tradeshow hall at the Skills NS – Dartmouth school tour.

CANS De-Icer
2023-04-14 17:00 - 23:00 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E6, Canada
The construction season is heating up, which can only mean one thing — the return of CANS De-Icer! On April 14, join CANS for Nova Scotia’s largest construction networking event of the year. With attendees representing the full spectrum of industry professionals, the 2023 CANS Home Depot PRO De-Icer is a must-attend event. Visit the Construction Safety Nova Scotia booth for a chance to win some great prizes and for a free swag bag!

Skills NS - Workplace Safety Contest
2023-04-28 08:00 - 15:00 | NSCC Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2R7
Construction Safety Nova Scotia is the proud sponsor of the Skills NS Workplace Safety Contest for high school students. Register today!

8th Annual Conference – Building Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow
2023-06-13 08:00 - 14:00
Construction Safety Nova Scotia will be handing out some free giveaways at the Mainland Building Trades’ 8th Annual Conference. Register today!

CANS Golf Tournament
2023-06-22 07:30 - 15:00
CANS annual Golf Tournament has so many golfers we’re on three courses! Join us for a day of golf, networking, sponsor activities, food, and prizes at the CANS Golf Tournament at three exceptional golf courses in the HRM: Glen Arbour Golf Course, Oakfield Golf & Country Club, and Grandview Golf & Country Club. With over 300 golfers participating, CANS annual golf tournament is a great way to connect with the construction industry. You can register as a team of four, or as an individual to get paired up with other organizations to golf and network with.
Construction Safety Nova Scotia will be on the course and handing out some fun swag!

Mainland Building Trades' 24 Annual Golf Classic
2023-09-15 09:00 - 15:00 | Chester Golf Club
Construction Safety Nova Scotia is proud to sponsor a hole at the Mainland Building Trades’ 24 Annual Golf Classic at the beautiful Chester Golf Club. Register your team today!

CANS Annual General Meeting
2023-09-22 08:00 - 2023-09-24 17:00 | Rodd Brudenell River Resort in PEI
Held every autumn in a different location throughout the Maritimes, the CANS Annual General Meeting is a weekend-long event that hosts up to 200 key industry professionals, including owners, managers, employees and clients. The weekend includes a golf tournament, an activity highlighting the local community, nightly entertainment, keynote speakers, awards presentations, and the AGM business meeting.
Construction Safety Nova Scotia will see you on the golf course and we will be handing out personal first aid kits to all golfers.

CANS Member Mixer
2024-01-31 14:30 - 17:00 | Charles V. Keating Centre, St. Francis Xavier University, 1100 Convocation Blvd, Antigonish, NS, B2G 2W5, Canada
Looking to connect with your fellow CANS members from outside HRM? Come to one of CANS Member Mixers! These members-only events are a fantastic way to connect with CANS members throughout the province.

Nova Scotia Skills Competition
2024-03-20 | Building Trades Advancement College, 24 Lakeside Park Dr Suite 101, Lakeside, NS, B3T 1L1, Canada
The Nova Scotia Skills Competition provides opportunities for students and apprentices to compete in skilled trade and technology competitions. Competitors across Nova Scotia demonstrate unique abilities, enhance their skills, and strive for excellence in their chosen skill area!
Hosted annually in the spring, the Nova Scotia Skills Competition brings together young Nova Scotians competing for the honour of being crowned best in province in their chosen field, and for the opportunity to join Team Nova Scotia at the Skills Canada National Competition.

2024 Atlantic Workplace Health & Safety Conference
2024-03-20 16:00 - 2024-03-22 15:30 | The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel – Halifax, 1181 Hollis St, Halifax, NS, B3H 2P6, Canada
The team at Safety Services Nova Scotia is happy to announce that they will be back at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, March 20 – 22, 2024 for their 2024 Atlantic Workplace Health & Safety Conference.
Since 1982, this conference has been bringing together workplace health and safety stakeholders. It is anticipated that 2024 will exceed all previous attendance records and include representation from employers, unions, government and academic leaders, support organizations and others who share a goal to ensure that the safety and physical and mental health of workers is an organizational priority.

The Spring Ideal Home Show
2024-03-22 08:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00 | Halifax Exhibition Centre, 200 Prospect Road, Halifax, NS, B3T 1P2, Canada
Atlantic Canada’s largest home show features a wide range of exhibitors, with everything from basic home improvements and maintenance projects to major renovations and new construction. From kitchen and bathroom, to living room and home décor, get inspired for your next project here. Don’t miss Atlantic Canada’s ultimate showcase for indoor and outdoor living.

2024 Kohltech Peak Awards
2024-03-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Halifax Waterfront Marriott Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street, Halifax, NS, B3J 3J5, Canada
The Kohltech Peak Awards is an annual celebration hosted by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Nova Scotia that recognizes excellence in the residential construction industry. Kohltech Peak Awards 2024 recognizes and honours creative achievement in architectural design, outstanding construction and service to the consumer. Entries come from a wide assortment of association members who share one common denominator: excellence and innovation in addressing complex design/build issues. The evening is dedicated to honouring the high level of craftsmanship, dedication and hard work that CHBA NS members have contributed through various initiatives and projects throughout the year. As they celebrate the achievements of our members, they are recognizing those who strive to set new standards of excellence in the residential construction industry.

Skills NS: Career Showcase
2024-04-05 | NSCC Ivany Campus, 80 Mawiomi Pl, Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 0A5, Canada
The Career Showcase brings an interactive experience to students from across the province each year.
Junior and senior high school students are invited to visit and EXPLORE interactive industry-led exhibits and Try-a-Trade® activities showcasing a variety of skilled trades and technologies including carpentry, heavy equipment repair, nautical engineering, natural resources, oceans technology, electronic engineering, welding and much more!
For more information on how to register to visit the Career Showcase in your area contact their Program Manager, Laura King.

Pictou County’s Home & Outdoor Show
2024-04-05 08:00 - 2024-04-07 15:30 | Pictou County Wellness Centre, 2 - 2756 Westville Rd, New Glasgow, NS, B2H 5C6, Canada
Pictou County’s favourite event for the home … now with an expanded outdoor feature!
Building off 5 successful editions, the newly titled Pictou County Home & Outdoors Show returns with a brand new outdoor component! Get excited for a showcase of products and services related to new home construction, renovations, remodels and home improvement projects, and an outdoor feature that will capture a full range of outdoor hobbies. Visitors can enjoy both aspects of the show for one low admission price while getting advice, inspiration, and deals as they connect with hundreds of home improvement experts and outdoor lovers.
Whether you’re new to your home or have lived in it for years, this three-day event offers everything you need. Discover new ideas and find interesting products for your home with the best resources in home improvement, landscaping, and design services at your fingertips. But that’s not all – you can also expect to find exciting lifestyle and outdoor products, ensuring we cater to every aspect of your dream home.

SKILLS NS: Career Showcase
2024-04-12 | NSCC Akerley Campus, 21 Woodlawn Rd, Dartmouth, NS, B2W 2R7

Kentville Home Show
2024-04-19 08:00 - 2024-04-21 17:00 | Kentville Centennial Arena, 120 Webster St, Kentville, NS, B4N 1H9, Canada
From flooring to roofing and everything in-between. Get inspired and bring your questions for the experts The Kentville Home Show is the only home show in the Annapolis Valley!

CANS 2024 De-Icer
2024-04-19 17:00 - 23:00 | Halifax Convention Centre, 1650 Argyle St, Halifax, NS, B3J 0E6, Canada
The construction season is heating up, which can only mean one thing — the return of CANS De-Icer! On April 19, join CANS for Nova Scotia’s largest construction networking event of the year. With attendees representing the full spectrum of industry professionals, CANS 2024 De-Icer is a must-attend event.

Truro's Home & Outdoor Show
2024-04-26 08:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00 | Rath Eastlink Community Centre, 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro, NS, B2N 0G6, Canada
Experience Home & Outdoor Bliss at the Truro Home & Outdoor Show Powered by Nova Scotia Power!
Building on over 30 years of success as the Colchester County Home Show, we are thrilled to present a fresh and exhilarating home and lifestyle event that will captivate our visitors.
Discover a world of possibilities as you shop, learn, and connect with local experts who specialize in home renovation, interior design, and all aspects of home living. But that’s not all – you can also expect to find exciting lifestyle and outdoor products, ensuring we cater to every aspect of your dream home.
Immerse yourself in an extraordinary showcase featuring exhibitors spanning a diverse range of categories, including cottage living, powersports, patio & backyard, and much more. Our carefully curated selection awaits you on a single, easily accessible level at the Rath Eastlink Centre.

Threads of Life: Steps for Life
2024-05-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Point Pleasant Park
Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy

A thousand stories… and more
Every year in Canada, close to 1000 workers are killed on the job, or die as a result of a work-related injury or illness. Every one of those families has a story about their loved ones. Add to that the thousands who are injured on the job each year, whose stories have just taken a sudden plot twist.
Steps for Life offers a chance to tell those stories and reveal the faces and lives behind the statistics. Let’s step forward together!

Safety First Symposium
2024-05-08 07:30 - 16:00 | Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, 50 Maillard St, Membertou, Nova Scotia, B1S 3W3, Canada
The Safety First in Cape Breton Network brings together a variety of like-minded individuals who are all working towards making Cape Breton-Unama’ki the safest place to do business in Nova Scotia

CANS 2024 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling
2024-05-16 | The Lakes at Ben Eoin Golf Club and Resort / Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, 5153 East Bay Highway, Ben Eoin, NS, B1J 1P1, Canada
CANS 2024 Arrow Construction Products Spring Fling is on May 16, 2024 and will kick off a busy season in Cape Breton!

Construction Safety Nova Scotia 2024 AGM & Safety Awards
2024-05-16 08:30 - 14:30 | Halifax Tower Hotel, 15 Lakelands Boulevard Beechville, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3S 1G4, Canada
Every year, Construction Safety Nova Scotia celebrates the achievements of its member firms and reviews the association’s accomplishments and priorities at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Ceremony. We hope that you will join us to approve new board members, voice your opinions on how we can positively impact safety in the construction sector, and enjoy a full hot lunch and networking opportunity.

Mainland Building Trades’ 9th Annual Conference
2024-06-12 07:00 - 13:30 | Hotel Halifax, 1990 Barrington Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3J 1P2, Canada
Build Right Nova Scotia presents Building Today’s Workforce for Tomorrow – Mainland Building Trades’ 9th Annual Conference on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
This year’s conference will feature several presenters speaking on topics such as mentorship, allyship and recognition of diversity and inclusive hiring practices, a national Building Trades update and more. They are pleased to have The Honourable Jill Balser, Minister, Labour, Skills and Immigration deliver this year’s keynote address. Check out the agenda for more information.
Registration fee – $199/person
If you have any questions, please contact Alison Casey at 902-450-1012 or alison@mainlandbuildingtrades.ca.

Mainland NS Building Trades’ 25th Annual Golf Classic
2024-09-13 08:00 - 15:30 | Chester Golf Club
The Mainland Building Trades’ is proud to present the 25th Annual Golf Classic in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Halifax. This year’s tournament will be held Friday, September 13, 2024 at beautiful Chester Golf Club. This event is sold out. Registration starts at 8:00am with a Shotgun Start at 8:30am. Event is Rain or Shine. If needed, rain date is Thursday, October 3rd!

CANS 162nd Annual General Meeting
2024-09-20 00:00 | Pier 21 Nation Builder Plaza, 1055 Marginal Rd, Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 4P7, Canada
Held every autumn, the CANS Annual General Meeting is an event that hosts up to 200 key industry professionals, including owners, managers, employees and clients. This event has been reformatted to be one jam-packed day including their business meeting, awards presentations, networking opportunities with industry decision-makers, dinner and evening entertainment.
