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Build Nova Scotia is a professional organization powered by passionate and dedicated employees who are focused on helping to build a Nova Scotia that is important for people and investment, from infrastructure to programming.
Our employees have many things in common—we’re proud to live in Nova Scotia, we love our work and we believe that Nova Scotia can be among the world’s great places.
Build Nova Scotia offers exciting careers ranging from urban planning, healthcare infrastructure, and finance, to engineering, marketing and communications, property management and maintenance. We believe in the power of teamwork and we’re passionate about excellence. We strive to exceed our team’s expectations by providing competitive benefits and a compensation package in line with the Province of Nova Scotia, safe and enjoyable working conditions, recognition for special efforts and personal contributions and, above all, the fairness and respect we all deserve.
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Business Development Opportunity – Foundation Place, Halifax Waterfront
May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Hal…
May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Halifax Waterfront. Located at 1549 Lower Water Street, the first-floor spa…
Safety + Harm Prevention Program is back at Peggy’s Cove
April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerf…
April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerful surf, and high visitor traffic, safety remains a top priority for Bui…
New Business Development Opportunity – Modified Shipping Container(s) Salt Yard District
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator to bring their own modified shipping container(s) to the Salt Yard District on the Hal…
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator to bring their own modified shipping container(s) to the Salt Yard District on the Halifax Waterfront to deliver an engaging personal transportation fleet. Th…
New Business Development Opportunity – Halifax Waterfront Salt Yard District
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator for a seasonal food and beverage kiosk offering Nova Scotia-made ice cream in the Salt…
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator for a seasonal food and beverage kiosk offering Nova Scotia-made ice cream in the Salt Yard District on the Halifax Waterfront. This Business Development Oppo…
Exploring New Business Development Opportunities on Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront
July 2025—Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential operators for the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse (Zwicker Building) and the Mill Building as part of its…
July 2025—Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential operators for the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse (Zwicker Building) and the Mill Building as part of its continued management of provincial properties on Lunenburg’s Working Wa…
Halifax Waterfront Marina Receives Blue Flag Eco-Certification
It’s lucky 13 for the Halifax Waterfront Marina! With another vibrant waterfront season underway, both on land and at sea, our marina is proud to show…
It’s lucky 13 for the Halifax Waterfront Marina! With another vibrant waterfront season underway, both on land and at sea, our marina is proud to showcase the esteemed Blue Flag eco-certification for the thirteenth consecu…
Investment for New Boat School Project
The new Boat School taking shape at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on the Halifax Waterfront will expand opportunities for young Nova Scotians. T…
The new Boat School taking shape at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on the Halifax Waterfront will expand opportunities for young Nova Scotians. The Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada (Green and Inclusive…
Engineering a Healthier Future: Women Breaking Barriers at the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion
Left to right: Jessica McNeil, Project Manager, Healthcare Infrastructure (Industrial), Alex MacDonald…
Left to right: Jessica McNeil, Project Manager, Healthcare Infrastructure (Industrial), Alex MacDonald…
Bedford Waterfront Floating Docks
The 2025 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approx…
The 2025 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approximate 100 feet of floating docks can accommodate vessels up to 60 feet,…
Six QEII nurses bringing clinical expertise to the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
May 12, 2025—At the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project (HIEP), it’s not just engineers and architects shaping the future of healthcare—it’…
May 12, 2025—At the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project (HIEP), it’s not just engineers and architects shaping the future of healthcare—it’s nurses too. Six dedicated nursing professionals, who once spent their…
Business Development Opportunity – Foundation Place, Halifax Waterfront
May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Hal…
May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Halifax Waterfront. Located at 1549 Lower Water Street, the first-floor spa…
Safety + Harm Prevention Program is back at Peggy’s Cove
April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerf…
April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerful surf, and high visitor traffic, safety remains a top priority for Bui…
New Business Development Opportunity – Modified Shipping Container(s) Salt Yard District
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator to bring their own modified shipping container(s) to the Salt Yard District on the Hal…
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator to bring their own modified shipping container(s) to the Salt Yard District on the Halifax Waterfront to deliver an engaging personal transportation fleet. Th…
New Business Development Opportunity – Halifax Waterfront Salt Yard District
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator for a seasonal food and beverage kiosk offering Nova Scotia-made ice cream in the Salt…
August 2025 — Build Nova Scotia is seeking a potential operator for a seasonal food and beverage kiosk offering Nova Scotia-made ice cream in the Salt Yard District on the Halifax Waterfront. This Business Development Oppo…
Exploring New Business Development Opportunities on Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront
July 2025—Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential operators for the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse (Zwicker Building) and the Mill Building as part of its…
July 2025—Build Nova Scotia is seeking potential operators for the Zwicker & Co. Warehouse (Zwicker Building) and the Mill Building as part of its continued management of provincial properties on Lunenburg’s Working Wa…
Halifax Waterfront Marina Receives Blue Flag Eco-Certification
It’s lucky 13 for the Halifax Waterfront Marina! With another vibrant waterfront season underway, both on land and at sea, our marina is proud to show…
It’s lucky 13 for the Halifax Waterfront Marina! With another vibrant waterfront season underway, both on land and at sea, our marina is proud to showcase the esteemed Blue Flag eco-certification for the thirteenth consecu…
Investment for New Boat School Project
The new Boat School taking shape at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on the Halifax Waterfront will expand opportunities for young Nova Scotians. T…
The new Boat School taking shape at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic on the Halifax Waterfront will expand opportunities for young Nova Scotians. The Province of Nova Scotia and Government of Canada (Green and Inclusive…
Engineering a Healthier Future: Women Breaking Barriers at the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion
Left to right: Jessica McNeil, Project Manager, Healthcare Infrastructure (Industrial), Alex MacDonald…
Left to right: Jessica McNeil, Project Manager, Healthcare Infrastructure (Industrial), Alex MacDonald…
Bedford Waterfront Floating Docks
The 2025 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approx…
The 2025 season will run from June until approximately November, weather dependent. Located at the end of Convoy Quay off Waterfront Drive, the approximate 100 feet of floating docks can accommodate vessels up to 60 feet,…
Six QEII nurses bringing clinical expertise to the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project
May 12, 2025—At the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project (HIEP), it’s not just engineers and architects shaping the future of healthcare—it’…
May 12, 2025—At the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project (HIEP), it’s not just engineers and architects shaping the future of healthcare—it’s nurses too. Six dedicated nursing professionals, who once spent their…
Business Development Opportunity – Foundation Place, Halifax Waterfront
May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Hal…
May 9, 2025—Halifax, Nova Scotia: Build Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new Business Development Opportunity (BDO) at Foundation Place on the Halifax Waterfront. Located at 1549 Lower Water Street, the first-floor spa…
Safety + Harm Prevention Program is back at Peggy’s Cove
April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerf…
April 30, 2025—Ongoing Safety Support at Peggy’s Cove Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic destinations. With its rugged coastline, powerful surf, and high visitor traffic, safety remains a top priority for Bui…