A Partnership of Professional Unionized Tradespeople and Contractors.
Nova Scotia
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Earned your Red Seal? You could receive a $5,000 bonus!
Apprentices who completed their Red Seal certification on or after April 1, 2025, may be eligible.
📅 Applications open November 16, 2026.
Are you getting your Red Seal certification? You could be eligible for a $5,000 bonus.
The bonus will be retroactive to those certified on or after April 1, 2025.
Applications launch on November 16, 2026.
More: canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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ALT Earned your certification in a Red Seal trade on after April 1, 2025. Get a $5,000 bonus
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Attention employers! 📣
The call for applications for Canada Summer Jobs funding in 2027 opens Tuesday, October 27th.
Get ready to apply by creating your account on Grants and Contributions Online Services today ➡️ canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
ALT Canada Summer Jobs 2027 Employer application period opens October 27
Creating a safe workplace means looking out for your employees. Employers play an important role in ensuring their teams know how to respond and where to turn for support.
Take time to review your workplace policies
Learn more:preventworkplaceharassment.c…
Would your workplace know what to do if a customer harassed an employee?
Harassment can come from anyone your workers interact with. Reviewing your policies today can help protect your team tomorrow.
Learn more at preventworkplaceharassment.c…
#SaferWorkplacesTogether
Creating inclusive workplaces benefits everyone. Let’s keep working together to break down barriers and create more opportunities for all. 💙
For National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a reminder that creating accessible and inclusive workplaces is a shared responsibility. Learn how our Employment Strategy helps reduce barriers:
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#NDEAM
ALT “Persons with disabilities strengthen Canada's workforce. They bring immense talent, creativity, and problem-solving skills that help build inclusive and future-ready workplaces. But many still face challenges when looking for work, trying to keep a job, or progressing in their careers.” - The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Behind every progressing apprentice is a journeyperson who shares their knowledge, time and experience. Recognize their impact by nominating them for the Journeyperson Financial Incentive, with up to $2,500 available.
📢 The Journeyperson Financial Incentive is now open for nominations! We've updated our process, and we're hosting virtual information sessions to walk you through everything you need to know. Learn more or submit a nomination today: 🔗 ow.ly/u5BU50ZPHW0
Canada is investing in the skilled workforce needed to drive economic growth. The new Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund will support faster training, micro-credentials, skills assessments and other solutions to address skilled labour shortages.
The new Sectoral Workforce Innovation Fund is helping key industries recruit and retain the workforce they need.
➡️ canada.ca/en/employment-soci…
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Mark your calendar! The Trades Exhibition Hall Open House is back!
Come explore the skilled trades with live demonstrations, hands-on activities, industry professionals, a community BBQ, prizes, and more.
FREE and open to everyone!
The new Cape Breton Trades Exhibition Centre is an important investment in the future of the skilled trades. We’re pleased to see many of our industry partners involved in this initiative and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have across Cape Breton
A new skilled trades exhibition centre is coming to Cape Breton.
✅ Hands-on booths
✅ Classroom & testing space
✅ Support for apprentices, workers & students
Part of Nova Scotia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the construction workforce.
Read more: news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
Have you experienced an apprenticeship in Canada? The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum’s Youth Apprenticeship Council is seeking perspectives from apprentices to help shape the future of skilled trades and apprenticeship programs.
Apprentices and tradespeople: we want to hear from you! The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum's Youth Apprenticeship Council is seeking feedback on apprenticeship experiences across Canada.
📝 Take the survey: English: caf-fca.org/youth-apprentice…
Great to see continued investment in skilled trades training. Expanding access to hands-on learning and modern equipment benefits learners, employers, and our province. Every opportunity to strengthen the skilled trades workforce helps meet the growing demand for talent.
A $3.2M investment from @IrvingShipbuild will modernize welding & metal fabrication training spaces at @NSCCNews' Akerley Campus.
New equipment. Expanded training capacity. More opportunities for Nova Scotians to pursue rewarding careers in the trades.
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Safety starts with understanding the risks. From repetitive tasks to awkward movements, small changes can help prevent musculoskeletal injuries and keep workers healthy on the job.
Musculoskeletal injuries are one of the most common workplace injuries.
They affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves and soft tissues in the body.
Identifying risks early can help prevent injuries before they happen. Learn more: wcb.ns.ca/sites/default/file…
#SaferWorkplacesTogether
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When apprentices want to learn from the best, they look to unions.
That’s why we’re expanding the Union Training and Innovation Program. Upgrading union training centres, making sure they have the equipment they need, and getting more apprentices onto job sites faster.
ALT Prime Minister Carney meets with workers in Calgary, Alberta.
Congratulations to @hopebloomshfx on this exciting milestone! 🌱
Build Right is proud to have been a longtime supporter of Hope Blooms and the incredible work they do to create opportunities for youth. We’re excited to see this new space come to life!
Funding to Connect More Youth to Innovative Programs news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
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Nova Scotia Employers: Building Safe Workplaces
Workplaces must have a harassment policy, provide training, support reporting, ensure fair investigations, and regularly review policies to help maintain a safe and respectful workplace.
Important changes are in effect to prevent workplace harassment in Nova Scotia.
Learn more: preventworkplaceharassment.c…
Free online course for employers and employees: Preventing Harassment in the Workplace.
A new free online course, Preventing Harassment in the Workplace, is available on SkillsOnlineNS.
Learn how to recognize, prevent & respond to workplace harassment. Understand the roles and responsibilities in creating a safe, respectful work environment. skillsonlinens.bluedrop.io/s…
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The cost of workers’ compensation is going down — and support for Nova Scotians hurt on the job is getting stronger.
WCB Nova Scotia is reducing the average employer rate by 15%, returning $75 million to the Nova Scotia economy.
Read more: wcb.ns.ca/news/2026/first-ra…
The extension of Canada's steel and aluminum tariff measures offers longer-term predictability for businesses across the construction supply chain. As demand for housing, infrastructure, and industrial development grows, policy stability helps companies plan, invest, and build.
Canada announces its intention to extend key steel and aluminum tariff measures to support steel and aluminum workers, businesses and industries in Canada. ow.ly/GUfb50Z7m5A
ALT Image of large steel culverts being unloaded to repair a railroad washout. Text: “Extending key steel and aluminum tariff measures.” Canada wordmark in bottom right corner.
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NSCSC’s Skilled Trades Camp!
In collaboration with the @ApprenticeNS and the Province of Nova Scotia, NSCSC is giving youth in Grades 7–9 the chance to explore skilled trades through hands-on activities, industry-led workshops, and more. Register at @ nscsc.ca/register/?fbclid=Iw…
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Apply now until May 28 at 9 a.m. — free Youth Skilled Trades Camps give Grades 7–9 students a hands‑on week to explore trades like carpentry, electrical, welding, cooking, automotive, plumbing and more (locations vary).
Learn & apply: nscc.ca/landing/youth-skille…
A great investment in supporting Nova Scotia workers and businesses through change while helping build a resilient, skilled workforce for the future.
Learn more : news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
Markets and global trade is changing — and we’re making sure Nova Scotians are ready. 🇨🇦
A $13.8M investment was announced today to support workers affected by tariffs and global market shifts with training, skills and employment supports.
Learn more ⬇️
news.novascotia.ca/en/2026/0…
