
Upcoming Events and Opportunities

Construction Safety Principles of Health and Safety Management
Join Construction Safety Nova Scotia for their virtual Safety Principles of Health and Safety Management on Thursday, July 3rd, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Construction Safety COR® Auditor Training
Join Construction Safety Nova Scotia for their virtual COR® Auditor Training on Friday, July 4th, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Construction Safety JOHS Committee Member/Representative Training
Join Construction Safety Nova Scotia for their virtual JOHS Committee Member/Representative Training on Tuesday, July 8th, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Construction Safety Virtual Training Event: Leadership for Safety Excellence (Copy)
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual training event about Leadership for Safety Excellence.

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 1)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! September’s workshop will occur on September 19th and September 26th at 2 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 2)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! September’s workshop will occur on September 19th and September 26th at 2 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 1)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! November’s workshop will occur on November 17th and November 24th at 10 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 2)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! November’s workshop will occur on November 17th and November 24th at 10 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

Preparing for the Duty to Cooperate – Supporting CSNS Employers with Return-to-Work Solutions
Construction Safety Nova Scotia and Eastern Return to Work Solutions are hosting an informative session to help construction industry employers understand the upcoming Duty to Cooperate legislation.

HRM Silica Awareness with Respiratory Protection
Join Construction Safety for their HRM Silica Awareness with Respiratory Protection session in Dartmouth on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 8:30am

Construction Safety: HRM Forklift Operator Training
Join Construction Safety for their HRM Forklift Operator Training session in Dartmouth on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at 8:30am

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 2)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! June’s workshop will occur on June 18th and June 25th at 7 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

From Policy to Practice: Preparing for Duty to Cooperate Session
Join the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia to learn about how the Duty to Cooperate policy will affect your workplace, both for employers and employees.

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 1)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! June’s workshop will occur on June 18th and June 25th at 7 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

NSCSC: Insulator Pre-Employment Training Session
Join Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council (NSCSC) for the Insulator Pre-Employment Session ahead of the program!

Construction Safety Virtual Training Session: Return to Work
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual event about returning to work.

Construction Safety Annual General Meeting & Safety Awards
Construction Safety’s Annual General Meeting and Safety Awards is on May 28th.

Construction Safety Virtual Training Session: Accident/Incident Investigation
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual training Accident/Incident Investigation session.

Moose Hide Campaign Day of Action
On May 15th, join the campaign and thousands of Canadians across the country to take a stand against violence towards women and children on Moose Hide Campaign Day. Registration is FREE!

Construction Safety Virtual Training Session: WHMIS Supervisor
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual training session about becoming a WHMIS Supervisor.

No More Stolen Sisters March in Honour of MMIWG2S
Take part in the No More Stolen Sisters March on May 5th in Halifax to honour, remember, and support missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls across the country.

Building a Greener Nova Scotia: Addressing Labour Gaps for a Net-Zero Future
Come celebrate the workers of the green economy with the release of our new report, A Greener Nova Scotia: Addressing Labour Gaps for a Net-Zero Future!

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 2)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! April’s workshop will occur on April 22nd and April 29th at 4 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

Connecting Tradeswomen Empowerment Roadshow
In partnership with WinSETT and Mainland Building Trades, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency is sponsoring the Connecting Tradeswomen Empowerment Roadshow event for women in the 39 Red Seal construction and manufacturing trades. Registration is now open!

Federal Election Halifax Candidates Debate: Debate on Women's Rights and Gender Justice
Join YWCA Halifax and its partners and attend the Debate on Women’s Rights and Gender Justice between the Halifax candidates ahead of the federal election on Monday, April 28th 2025.

Duty to Cooperate: Accommodation Tips and Best Practices
On April 24th, join WCB Nova Scotia’s virtual information session to explore more about their involvement with the upcoming legislation and how it affects employers and employees.

Building Equitable Trades: Collaborating Across Disciplines to Challenge Injustice in STEM and Skilled Trades
Join The Canadian Coalition of Women in Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (CCWESTT) for this presentation exploring the various experiences that women and gender diverse people experience in STEM roles and in the Skilled Trades.

Construction Safety Virtual Training Event: Occupational Health & Safety Act
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual training event about the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone (Part 1)
CCWESTT is hosting its We Are Trades: Creating Safe and Inclusive Workplaces for Everyone in a two-part virtual workshop! April’s workshop will occur on April 22nd and April 29th at 4 pm AST. The workshops are open to all genders, but male leaders are strongly encouraged to attend.

Clean Energy & Equity Network Solar Training
Come to Clean Energy and Equity Network’s FREE Introductory session to Solar PV Training from April 14th- April 18th!

Afternoon Webinar on Return to Work/Duty to Cooperate Draft Policy
Join WCB Nova Scotia’s webinar on the Return to Work/Duty to Cooperate Draft Policy on April 3rd!

Construction Safety Virtual Training Session: Return to Work
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual event about returning to work.

Construction Safety Virtual Training Event: JOHS Committee Member/Representative
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual training event about becoming a JOHS Committee Member or a Representative.

Nomination Deadline for Construction Safety’s Annual General Meeting & Safety Awards
Be sure to nominate a leader from your organization or industry by March 21st!

Construction Safety Virtual Training Event: Leadership for Safety Excellence
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual training event about Leadership for Safety Excellence.

Construction Safety Virtual Training Event: WHMIS Supervisor
Join Construction Safety in their upcoming virtual training event about their WHMIS Supervisor Training.

Construction Safety WHMIS Training (Virtual)
To align with the Department of Labour, Skills, and Immigration’s new WHMIS regulations and Canada’s WHMIS framework, Construction Safety is offering WHMIS training for all supervisors.

Free Naloxone Training
This 90 minute Nova Scotia Take Home Naloxone (THN) Program is provided by Nova Scotia Health Authority. Open to all Nova Scotians, the program provides free kits and training to build awareness about opioid poisoning and how to mitigate harm in Nova Scotian communities.