Building Tomorrow

Building Construction Careers in Cape Breton: Information Sessions
2021-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Virtual
Are you interested in a career in the construction industry in Cape Breton?
Join us for the Building Construction Careers in Cape Breton Virtual Information Sessions!
Facilitated by the Cape Breton Partnership, Building Construction Careers in Cape Breton information sessions will take place virtually and involve representatives from the session planning partners, including the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, CBRM Health Care Redevelopment Project Team, and Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council.
Two sessions are scheduled for March 2021 with follow-up sessions being planned for future dates. Details on the March sessions are:
• Thursday, March 11, 2021 (Part 1 – Introductions) 6pm-8pm
This session will include an overview of the upcoming infrastructure projects for job-seekers, as well as introductory information for those who have not worked in this industry before, have no trade experience, and/or no apprenticeship experience.
• Tuesday, March 23 (Part 2 – Next Steps) 6pm-8pm
This session will include information on training and employment opportunities in the construction industry, specific to the public Cape Breton Infrastructure projects for those who attended the first session, work-ready individuals, job-seekers who may or may not already work in the trades, and/or those who already have experience with apprenticeship.

Webinar: Navigating the E-Bidding System
2021-02-24 10:00 - 11:30
The Province of Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Partnership, proudly hosts a series of information sessions focused on Supplier Opportunities stemming from the upcoming public infrastructure projects planned for Cape Breton Island over the next number of years.
These projects represent an unprecedented level of investment in Cape Breton Island and significant opportunities for our residents and business community. Together, these projects will create jobs, opportunities for workforce training for underrepresented groups, and direct benefits to local businesses, communities, and the economy.
The third session in our information series, “Navigating the E-Bidding System” occurred on February 24. This session gave attendees a greater understanding of how to bid on Government of Nova Scotia tender opportunities, including:

How to register in Ariba;
How to prepare documents;
How to respond and bid on opportunities;
How to navigate in Ariba; and
How to access help.

Webinar: Introduction to Selling to Government
2021-02-17 10:00 - 11:30
The Province of Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Partnership, proudly hosts a series of information sessions focused on Supplier Opportunities stemming from the upcoming public infrastructure projects planned for Cape Breton Island over the next number of years.
These projects represent an unprecedented level of investment in Cape Breton Island and significant opportunities for our residents and business community. Together, these projects will create jobs, opportunities for workforce training for underrepresented groups, and direct benefits to local businesses, communities, and the economy.
Through a comprehensive overview of the public sector marketplace in Nova Scotia, attendees of this session received a sound understanding of procurement in the government context.
Attendees learned information on:

Where to find opportunities;
The importance of Ariba Discovery (e-bidding system);
Tender Opportunity Notification Service (TONS);
Tender procedures and processes;
The importance of building networks to promote your business; and
Understanding the Debrief Process.

The next session in this series is Navigating the E-Bidding System for Suppliers (February 24, 2021).

Webinar: Supplier Opportunities Information Session for Cape Breton Businesses
2021-02-10 10:00 - 11:30
The Province of Nova Scotia, in collaboration with the Cape Breton Partnership, proudly hosts a series of information sessions focused on Supplier Opportunities stemming from the upcoming public infrastructure projects planned for Cape Breton Island over the next number of years.
These projects represent an unprecedented level of investment in Cape Breton Island and significant opportunities for our residents and business community. Together, these projects will create jobs, opportunities for workforce training for underrepresented groups, and direct benefits to local businesses, communities, and the economy.
The first segment in this virtual information session series was held on February 10, 2021, and focused on providing a broad range of information on the opportunities for local businesses and suppliers, including:

An overview of the upcoming infrastructure projects and their associated timelines;
Presentations from project Construction Managers; • Overview of opportunities for small and medium business, social enterprises, and diverse suppliers;
A preview of sessions that will focus specifically on opportunities to do business with government; and
Opportunities for questions and answers.

Future sessions in this series will also include an Introduction to Selling to Government (February 17, 2021) and Navigating the E-Bidding System for Suppliers (February 24, 2021).
