
Training Programs and Jobs

Registration is Now Open for Women Unlimited January 2025!
Registration for Women Unlimited’s Free 14 Week Program is now open! Starting in January 2025, join to gain experience in trades or technology and meet other women in the industry. Read on to learn more.

UPCOMING TRAININGS: Construction Safety Fall Training Calendar
View Construction Safety’s upcoming fall training sessions, open to all in Nova Scotia who want to update their safety awareness, train for a new position, or learn more about how to be safe in the construction industry.

Construction Safety Unveils New Name for Scaffolding Training
Construction Safety has renamed their End Frame Scaffolding: Competent Erector Training to End Frame Scaffolding Practical. Read more to learn about the course.

New Construction Safety Fall Safety Trainings
Sign up for Construction Safety’s new fall safety training sessions, open to all in Nova Scotia who want to update their safety awareness while working in the construction industry.

ASC 2024 EXPO: EV Training with Consulab
The Automotive Council of Nova Scotia is offering EV Training with Consulab at the ASC 2024 Expo for $75.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Shift Change Project Coordinator
YWCA Halifax Shift Change is hiring a Shift Change Project Coordinator. The coordinator’s main role will be to oversee Shift Change’s projects, including creating reports, conducting administrative work, communicating with stakeholders, and more.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: WiSTAN Facilitator (Request for Proposal)
YWCA Halifax Shift Change is hiring a WiSTAN (Women in Skilled Trades Agency Network) Facilitator. The facilitator’s main role will be to facilitate WiSTAN meetings and engage WiSTAN members and First Voice participants.

UPCOMING TRAININGS: Construction Safety Virtual August Trainings (Sydney)
Sign up for Construction Safety’s August virtual training sessions based in Sydney, open to all in Nova Scotia who want to update their safety awareness, train for a new position, or learn more about how to be safe in the construction industry.

Automotive Sector Council of Nova Scotia Training Expo 2024
On September 26th and 27th, join the Automotive Sector Council at the Discovery Centre for their Training Expo to benefit the Motive Power Industry of Nova Scotia. At this event, learn crucial skills, grow your career, network with other professionals, and more.

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: Fall Gender Inclusive Leadership Course
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOW AUGUST 16TH! YWCA Halifax Shift Change and with WiSTAN partner Construction Safety Nova Scotia is offering the FREE Gender Inclusive Leadership Course in September and October 2024.

NSCSC Introduction to Project Management And Estimating Program
Join the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council’s Introduction to Project Management And Estimating Program. The 10-week 14-person program, starting on September 16th and ending on December 6th, is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Nova Scotia.

NSCSC Introduction to Bricklaying Program
Join the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council’s Introduction to Bricklaying Program. The 10-week 12-person program, starting on September 16th and ending on November 22nd, is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Nova Scotia.

Community Conflict Mediation Training with Stephen Law and Ishbel Munro
Join Stephen Law and Ishbel Munro from September 22nd-27th for the Dialogue for Peaceful Change (DPC): Community Conflict Mediation Training at the Tatamagouche Centre.

Construction Safety WHMIS Training
There are new WHMIS Training requirements! 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.

INFORMATION SESSION: NSCSC’S Introduction to Roofing Program
Join Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council for their Introduction to Roofing Information Session on July 31st at 10:00 am, and is open to organizations and all interested candidates. Please RSVP By Tuesday, July 30th.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Become a Building Infrastructure Manager with the Department of Public Works
Want to help ensure that every provincial building is in the province safe? Apply for the Manager, Building Infrastructure role with the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Become a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic with the Department of Public Works
Want to start or continue your career in refrigeration and air conditioning? Apply for the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic role with the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Become a Building Operator (4) with the Department of Public Works
Want to help ensure that every provincial building is in the province safe? Apply for the Building Operator (3) role with the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Become a Building Operator (3) with the Department of Public Works
Want to help ensure that every provincial building is in the province safe? Apply for the Building Operator (3) role with the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works.

NSCSC Introduction to Roofing Program
Join the Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council’s Insulator Pre-Employment Program. The 9-week twelve-person program, starting on July 15th and ending on September 13th, is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents living in Nova Scotia and have a high school diploma or a GED.