OUR INDUSTRIES CONTRIBUTE TO
1/2
OF OUR TOTAL
PROVINCIAL GDP
REPRESENT
APPROXIMATELY
2/3
OF EMPLOYERS AND OUR TOTAL WORKFORCE IN NOVA SCOTIA
AISC is the convenor for Nova Scotia’s 14 Industry Sector Councils.
Acting as a project manager to facilitate collaboration on shared challenges and opportunities.
What is a Sector Council?
Sector Councils are not-for-profit, industry-specific associations that provide critical support to employers in the areas of human resources, including labour attraction, training and upskilling, and employee retention. Through a diverse range of programs and initiatives, Sector Councils help employers address current workforce challenges and proactively plan for future needs as they adapt to changing industry conditions.
The workforce landscape in Nova Scotia has shifted dramatically in recent years, from a shortage of available jobs to a shortage of skilled workers. Today, the focus is on ensuring that the right people, with the right skills and experience, are filling the necessary roles.
Together, our 14 member sector councils work to help employers attract, train, and retain a skilled workforce, contributing to a stronger, more resilient Nova Scotia. The Executive Directors from each Sector Council collaborate to share best practices, resources, and expertise, empowering employers across the province to adopt strategic workforce development practices and become employers of choice.
Dear Nova Scotia
The Values That Power Us
Sharing
Sharing best practices, resources, challenges, ideas, and successes.
Collaborating
Working together to solve problems and create opportunities.
Excellence Together
For the greater good of employees, employers, and all of Nova Scotia.
A Better Nova Scotia
Our mission is to support our members to grow and strengthen a diverse and competitive Nova Scotia workforce through Sector Council leadership and collaboration. Everything we do is to strengthen our members’ goals of building a sustainable, healthy, inclusive, vibrant, resilient, and adaptable workforce.
OUR BOARD
Board of Directors
Jan Fullerton
(Chair)
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association
Kelly Henderson
(Vice Chair)
Executive Director
Trucking Human Resource Sector Council
Lisa Fitzgerald
(Treasurer)
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Fisheries Sector Council
Michael Montgomery
(Secretary)
Executive Director
Atlantic Home Building and Renovation Sector Council
Trent Soholt
(Past Chair)
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council – ICI
Michelle Venoit
Executive Director
Automotive Sector Council
Mitch Raymond
Executive Director
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Owen Sagness
CEO
Digital Nova Scotia
Heather Boyd
Executive Director
Forestry Sector Council
Stephanie Girard-Fraser
Executive Director
Health+ Community Care Workforce Sector Council
Benny Welter-Nolan
Executive Director
Impact Organizations of Nova Scotia
Carolyn Van Den Heuvel
Executive Director
Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture
Lisa Dahr
Director
Nova Scotia Tourism Human Resource Council
Chris Bourque
Executive Director
Ocean Technology Council of Nova Scotia
Our Team
Our Trusted Partners
Through connection and communication, AISC and its Members have strong, positive, partnerships with government departments and agencies as well as other workforce development organizations.
