Overview
Under the authority of the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency Operating Charter, the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Board (the “Board”) shall seek the advice and recommendations, where appropriate, from industry by establishing Industry Sector Committees. These committees are tasked with offering advice to the Board concerning potential recommendations and facilitating the Board's ability, when suitable, to advise the Minister and make recommendations regarding the apprenticeship system.
The Industry Sector Committees will provide insights into sector trends and challenges, oversee the work of the Trade Advisory Committees, bring recommendations forward to the Board, and be key partners in the province's plans to add 5,000 new apprentices in three years.
Construction Industry Sector Committee
Sarah Cruickshanks (Co-Chair), Central, Employer
Ernie Dalton (Co-Chair), Cape Breton, Employee
| Mohja Alia Central, Community Partner | Heather Cruickshanks Central, Industry Association | Tyler Gould Cape Breton, Community Partner |
| Angela Graham Central, Training Provider | Crystal Ingram Central, Industry Association | Kody MacDonald Cape Breton, Employee-Union |
| Vicki McKenna Central, Employer-Union | Michael Montgomery Central, Sector Council | Jack Penny Cape Breton, Employer-Union |
| Kirstene Reyes Southwest, Employee | Melissa Risser Southwest, Employer | Andy Seager Central, Employee-Union |
| Robert Shepherd Industry Association | Brad Smith Central, Union | Jack Wall Cape Breton, Union |
| Gordie Weddleton Central, Employer | Duncan Williams Central, Industry Association | Megan Wood Central, Employee |
Vacant Positions
- Community Partner
- Open Shop Representative
If you meet the criteria to fill one of our vacant Construction Industry positions, please apply online.
If you have feedback, suggestions or ideas to share with the Construction Industry Sector Committee, submit them here.
Industrial Manufacturing Industry Sector Committee
Jan Fullerton (Co-Chair), Central, Industry Association
Shawn McKillop (Co-Chair), Central, Employee
| Ben Breen Northern, Employee-Union | Austin Christmas Cape Breton, Employee | Fred Crawley Central, Community Partner |
| Kelsey Gallant Central, Training Provider | Joy St. Germain Northern Employer, Non-Union | William Horton Northern, Employee-Union |
| Barry Landry Cape Breton, Employee-Union | Jonathon Levy Southwest, Employee-Union | Steve Matthews Northern, Employee |
| Mitch Raymond Central, Sector Council |
Vacant Positions
- Community Partner
- Employer Non-Union (2)
- Sector Council/Association
If you meet the criteria to fill one of our vacant Industrial Manufacturing positions, please apply online.
If you have feedback, suggestions or ideas to share with the Industrial Manufacturing Industry Sector Committee, submit them here.
Motive Power Industry Sector Committee
David Giles (Chair), Central, Employer
| Dan Basquill Central, Training Provider | Scott Blakeney Northern, Employer | Kelly Henderson Central, Sector Council |
| Chris Hodder Southwest, Employee | Anthony Lewis Central, Employer | Allan Jeffrey MacPhee Employer |
| Peter O’Hagan Central, Employer | Cory Rafuse Southwest, Community Partner | Logan Redfurn Southwest, Employee |
| Darren Wincey Cape Breton, Employee |
Vacant Positions
- Community Partner
If you meet the criteria to fill one of our vacant Motive Power positions, please apply online.
If you have feedback, suggestions or ideas to share with the Motive Power Industry Sector Committee, submit them here.
Service Industry Sector Committee
Julie Marks (Co-Chair), Central, Employer
Charmaine Roma (Co-Chair), Central, Employee
| Jeff Allen Western, Employee | Natasha Chestnut Central, Sector Council | Joe Farrell Central, Employee |
| Jonathan Hannam Central Employee | Terena Hantleman Western, Employer | Andy Lee Southwest, Employer |
| Jason Lynch Southwest, Employer | Margaret Osakwe Central, Employer | Mathias Probst Central, Employee |
| Drew Stevens Central, Training Provider |
Vacant Positions
- Community Partner (2)
- Employer (2)
- Employee
- Sector Council/Association
If you meet the criteria to fill one of our vacant Service positions, please apply online.
If you have feedback, suggestions or ideas to share with the Service Industry Sector Committee, submit them here.