July Newsletter

Cabot High School Skilled Trades Camp (Neil's Harbour) Update

We're excited to announce that we're working to bring our Skilled Trades Camp to Cabot High School in Neil's Harbour this August!

If you're interested in having your youth attend, please complete the expression of interest form below. Submitting the form does not guarantee a spot, but it will ensure you're among the first to receive updates.

Once the August camp dates are confirmed, we'll contact everyone who completed the form with registration details and next steps.

Fill Out Form Here

Skilled Trades Camps Are Underway!

The first Skilled Trades Camps are officially underway across Nova Scotia! Youth are getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades while exploring career opportunities in construction through engaging activities and industry-led instruction. Stay tuned to see what campers are building, learning, and accomplishing throughout the summer.

Read the full blog post!

Trade Smarts Game Now Live!

The Housing Construction Council's Trade Smarts Game is now live!

Designed to introduce players to careers in housing construction, this interactive game offers a fun and engaging way to explore the skilled trades through hands-on challenges focused on workplace safety, tools, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Play Now!

Building Communities with Tried & True Builders

Read our latest Industry Spotlight featuring Tried & True Builders, a Nova Scotia contractor making a lasting impact through residential, commercial, healthcare, and affordable housing projects.

Read the Tried & True Builders Industry Spotlight

Housing Construction Programs News & Events

Modular Housing Construction Fundamentals Open House

Join us for the Modular Housing Construction Fundamentals (MHCF) Open House and see the incredible work our participants have been completing throughout the program. Families, friends, and members of the housing industry are invited to tour the homes, meet the participants, and celebrate their achievements.

Date: August 7,2026

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: 10 Middle Road, Lawrencetown Education Centre

We look forward to welcoming families, community members, and industry partners for this special event!

Celebrating the Success of Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals Cohort 3

On July 3, the Housing Construction Council celebrated the graduation of 16 participants from Cohort 3 of the Tiny Home Construction Finishing Fundamentals (THCFF) program in Sydney.

Congratulations to all of our graduates on this incredible achievement! We wish you continued success as you begin your careers in Nova Scotia's housing construction industry.

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Community News & Events

CHBA Membership Survey

CHBA NS is gathering member feedback to better understand current labour market pressures, hiring needs, workforce challenges, and training priorities within Nova Scotia’s residential construction industry.

Your responses will help CHBA NS advocate on behalf of members, identify workforce gaps, support future training opportunities, and better understand the challenges facing builders, renovators, developers, trades, suppliers, and service providers across the province.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FQHTY7M

Upcoming Training: Forklift Operator

Construction Safety Nova Scotia is offering upcoming Forklift Operator Training sessions in Dartmouth on August 6, and August 7, 2026. Whether you're looking to register yourself or schedule training for your team, these sessions provide an opportunity to build safe forklift operating skills.

Visit Construction Safety Nova Scotia's website to register

Sea Change CoLab: Accessibility Training

Sea Change CoLab is offering its free online ACE self-paced cohort, Leading Change for Accessibility: Moving Accessibility from Intention to Action, from October 8–29, 2026. This four-week blended program combines live Zoom sessions with self-paced learning to help participants build practical strategies for advancing accessibility in their organizations.

Learn more and register!

Skills Canada Nova Scotia: Partnership Coordinator Opportunity

Skills Canada Nova Scotia is hiring a Partnership Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing partnerships, and managing projects that support workforce development across the province.

Apply here!

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia ReStore: Now Hiring

Habitat for Humanity Nova Scotia is seeking a Warehouse Associate for its Dartmouth ReStore. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to support affordable homeownership while working as part of a team dedicated to strengthening communities.

Learn more and apply!

Job Junction Halifax: Spark Lifecare Information Session

Interested in a career in healthcare? Join Spark Lifecare for a free Career Information Session on Wednesday, July 29, from 2:30–3:30 p.m. at Job Junction Halifax or attend virtually. Learn about career opportunities, meet the team, and explore pathways into the healthcare sector.

Black Business Initiative: Emancipation Day Commemoration

Join the Black Business Initiative on Saturday, August 1, at 11:00 a.m. on the Halifax Waterfront (1521 Lower Water Street, Halifax) to commemorate Emancipation Day. The event honours the end of legal slavery in the British Empire and celebrates the resilience, contributions, and legacy of people of African descent while reflecting on our shared history.

Inclusion Nova Scotia: Inclusive Housing Resources

Inclusion Nova Scotia has released its position statement on inclusive housing for people with intellectual disabilities. The resource explores the importance of community living and outlines a vision for inclusive, person-centred housing across Nova Scotia.

Read the Position Statement

Construction Safety Nova Scotia- Excavation and Trenching Training

Construction Safety Nova Scotia is offering upcoming Excavation and Trenching Training sessions across the province. This training provides participants with important knowledge on excavation hazards, trench safety, and best practices for safe worksite operations.

Upcoming Dates: