NSCSC Insider

Welcome to NSCSC Insider — our new internal blog created to keep us connected and celebrate the great things happening across NSCSC.

This past month has been full of energy and exciting updates. Rebecca is back from maternity leave and has jumped straight into the world of Trades Hall. Her little one, CJ, is thriving at daycare, which has made the transition smoother. Rebecca has been reconnecting with educators, instructors, and trades professionals, already planning summer camps and prepping for the upcoming Open House. She’s also been playing volleyball 3–4 times a week, saying it’s been amazing for her mental health — love that!

Christine and Joe have covered four deployments over the past few months, and one even got a special visit from the Minister and MLA in Liverpool — they were truly impressed. Outside of work, Christine has been involved with roller skating, and there’s a Roller Night happening on July 5 — reach out to her if you’d like to join in. And here’s something fun — she’s going to be in a movie!

      

Natasha has been helping with admin support while continuing to assist across Trades Hall and other teams. Nolan turned two, and the birthday celebration was a blast!

Virginia has been working on career pathways, helping develop mini pathways for teams, rolling out branded materials (like new tablecloths), and is looking forward to some goat yoga soon. Mekhla has taken on the task of strengthening communications and has just started learning French —Bonjour! Kyle has been supporting photo and media needs (and about a thousand other things!) with his usual creativity and commitment.

And guess who said, “I do”? Michelle got married — huge congratulations to her!

                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That’s a wrap on June’s update. Hope this helps you feel a little more connected to what’s happening across the teams. The rest of your inputs are always appreciated — please pass them along for the next edition.

Disclaimer: This blog is not meant to overlook or diminish the efforts of any individual or team. At NSCSC, we are privileged to have each and every one of you as part of the team. The information shared here reflects only what was communicated directly for the purpose of this communication.

Trades Exhibition Hall 8th Annual Open House

Get Ready For Our 8th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Open House

We’re opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our 8th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Community Open House on Saturday, September 14.

With over 11,000 already having visited, our Open House is your chance to try hands-on demonstrations of the most exciting construction trades in a unique and family-friendly way.

We have Industry Professionals from over 14 trades/occupations ready to share their knowledge and passion for their trades. Want to try our simulated earth mover, or learn the secrets of bricklaying? This is your chance!

Along with opening the doors of our Trades Exhibition Hall, we’ll also have a barbecue, snacks, door prizes, and more.

The event is free and everyone is welcome: kids eager to try our hands-on demos, young adults looking to learn about an exciting career, or career seekers who want to explore the day in the life of a trades professional.

The day starts at 10 a.m. and runs until 2 p.m., rain or shine, at our head office in Halifax.

It’s going to be a fun-filled day, and we hope to see you there!

Join our Facebook event to stay up to date: https://www.facebook.com/events/413904538358064/

Labour Market Survey

Do you work in or study a trade/occupation in ICI construction? Tell us about your experience and help shape the future of our industry.

The first 1250 participants will receive a $20 Tim Hortons gift card, and all completed surveys will be entered into a draw for the chance to win 1 of 3 $500 gift cards!

https://nscsc.ca/labour-market-survey/

Honouring The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30th is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

It’s a day to honour the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and their communities.

There were 140 federally run residential schools in Canada that operated between 1867 and 1996.

Those schools systematically undermined Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cultures across Canada and disrupted families for generations, severing the ties through which Indigenous culture is taught and sustained, and contributing to a general loss of language and culture.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to reflect on that legacy, but also an opportunity for future action.

We encourage everyone to take some time and reflect on the 94 calls to action put forward by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 

In the construction industry, we can support Indigenous communities by working with Mi’kmaw and First Nations vendors and suppliers.

The organizations we’ve listed below are doing exceptional work in Nova Scotia to lift up and strengthen First Nations communities. We also encourage our members to learn more about them, listen to them,  and work with them whenever possible.

Local Organizations:

 

Trades Exhibition Hall 7th Annual Open House

Get Ready For Our 7th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Open House

We’re opening our doors and welcoming everyone to our 7th Annual Trades Exhibition Hall Community Open House on September 9.

With over 10,000 already having visited, our Open House is your chance to try hands-on demonstrations of the most exciting construction trades in a unique and family-friendly way.

We have Industry Professionals from over 14 trades/occupations ready to share their knowledge and passion for their trades. Want to try our simulated earth mover, or learn the secrets of bricklaying? This is your chance!

Along with opening the doors of our Trades Exhibition Hall, we’ll also have a barbecue, snacks, door prizes, and more.

The event is free and everyone is welcome: kids eager to try our hands-on demos, young adults looking to learn about an exciting career, or career seekers who want to explore the day in the life of a trades professional.

The day starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m., rain or shine, at our head office in Halifax.

It’s going to be a fun-filled day, and we hope to see you there!

Join our Facebook event to stay up to date: https://www.facebook.com/events/1333459877606528