Opportunities

As we look to continue to build on our compelling natural advantage, our place by the sea, our focus is on investing in infrastructure, properties, and programs that make Nova Scotia liveable and loveable. We encourage you to explore our opportunities.

TENDERS/OPPORTUNITIES

At Build Nova Scotia, we engage with public and private sector companies in projects and transactions that contribute to the sustainable development of high potential property and infrastructure across Nova Scotia, to drive inclusive economic growth in our province. Visit Nova Scotia Procurement Tender Notices for opportunities with us.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

DNS-2021-0041Two-Stage RFSQ for Operations and Maintenance Services and Support

DNS-1920-0034Two-stage RFSQ for the pre-qualification and potential selection of specific professional consultation services

BNS(BDO)-2324-0006 – Halifax Waterfront Salt Yard Morning Food & Beverage Kiosk

Evergreen Vendor Call Halifax Waterfront 2023 Evergreen Festival Call for Market Vendors

For more on Nova Scotia Procurement, please visit their website here.

We are committed to best practices in purchasing and in sustainability. Our procurement activities comply with Nova Scotia Procurement and we are committed to supporting our environment, economy, and society through adherence to this policy wherever possible by:

  • Ensuring that our requirements for goods, services, construction, and facilities are met through an open, fair, and transparent process that maximizes competition and value to our organization.
  • Ensuring bidders have reasonable notice and opportunity to tender.
  • Fostering economic development by ensuring every capable Nova Scotia supplier has the opportunity to do business with us.
  • Ensuring our procurement decisions consider the benefit to the environment and social fabric of Nova Scotia.
  • Adhering to all trade agreements which create economic opportunities for Nova Scotians.
  • Treating out-of-province bidders in the same way as their jurisdictions would treat bidders from Nova Scotia.
  • Being accountable for procurement decisions.

News

HALIFAX TO HOST ROCKWOOL CANADA SAIL GRAND PRIX

Build Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that the Halifax Harbour will be the location of the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix!…

Build Nova Scotia is thrilled to announce that the Halifax Harbour will be the location of the ROCKWOOL Canada Sail Grand Prix!

Halifax Waterfront Food and Beverage Business Opportunity

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a morning-focused food and beverage operator for the perfect location on the Halifax waterfront!…

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a morning-focused food and beverage operator for the perfect location on the Halifax waterfront!

New Public Spaces at CUNARD

More space to play is coming to the Halifax waterfront.

More space to play is coming to the Halifax waterfront.

Evergreen Market Vendor Opportunity

July 11, 2023 — Halifax, NS: The Evergreen Festival will bring the bright and exciting spirit of the season to the Halifax waterfront from November 24…

July 11, 2023 — Halifax, NS: The Evergreen Festival will bring the bright and exciting spirit of the season to the Halifax waterfront from November 24-December 17, 2023. Local businesses and organizations are invited to ge…

Build Nova Scotia appoints Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Operations

June 29, 2023—Halifax Nova Scotia: Gordon Stevens has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Operations for…

June 29, 2023—Halifax Nova Scotia: Gordon Stevens has been appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer & Vice President of Operations for Build Nova Scotia. Gordon has been digging in to provide strategic guid…

Halifax Waterfront Year-Round Retail Business Opportunity

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a year-round retail operator for a prime location on the Halifax waterfront!…

Build Nova Scotia is seeking a year-round retail operator for a prime location on the Halifax waterfront!

Mobile Vending Opportunity

Build Nova Scotia is looking for several mobile operators to ‘Pop-Up’ with their vending carts at Tall Ships Quay this summer.

Build Nova Scotia is looking for several mobile operators to ‘Pop-Up’ with their vending carts at Tall Ships Quay this summer.

Build Nova Scotia welcomes new Vice President of Infrastructure, Lands & Community Development

In this critical role, Jonathan will lead all aspects of our work to steward strategic infrastructure development for and with communities in all corn…

In this critical role, Jonathan will lead all aspects of our work to steward strategic infrastructure development for and with communities in all corners of the province.

The Pop Can: Small business pop-ups on the Halifax waterfront

Every week this 2023 season, there is going to be a new business activating “The Pop Can”. This space is a 20-foot shipping container is located in Sa…

Every week this 2023 season, there is going to be a new business activating “The Pop Can”. This space is a 20-foot shipping container is located in Salt Yard on the Halifax Waterfront.

Food & Beverage Business Opportunity on the Halifax Waterfront

Build Nova Scotia is seeking an operator for a food and beverage kiosk along the vibrant and active Halifax waterfront.

Build Nova Scotia is seeking an operator for a food and beverage kiosk along the vibrant and active Halifax waterfront.