CCA Workforce Excellence

This award was established in 2019 to recognize CCA members and partner associations who champion diversity and inclusion in the construction industry with demonstrated results.

2025 award sponsor

2024/2025 recipient(s)

Construction Association of Nova Scotia

The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) is building more than just infrastructure—they’re building a stronger, more inclusive industry for everyone. With a deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, CANS connects underrepresented groups with rewarding careers through initiatives like the annual Construction Job Fair, which welcomed over 1,000 attendees in 2024.

From local mentorship programs to global recruitment partnerships, CANS is expanding opportunities and breaking down barriers. Their trailblazing training programs—like Gender Inclusive Leadership and Solid Foundations—equip supervisors with the tools to create respectful, safe, and welcoming job sites.

Through events like the Construction Workforce Summit and Women in Construction Forum, and community outreach during Pride, Black History and Indigenous History months, CANS leads with heart and purpose. Their innovative approach is helping shape a construction workforce that truly reflects the vibrant, diverse communities it serves—one inclusive step at a time.