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Apprenticeship Board

Compliance & Enforcement

Media Inquiries

Bridgewater Office (serving Lunenburg, Queens, & Shelburne Counties)

General Contact Info

  • Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
  • 270 Logan Rd, PO Box 3500
  • Bridgewater, NS B4V 3V3
  • Phone: 902-541-5710
  • Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651
  • Fax: 902-543-0648

All trades except those listed below:

Bridgewater
     David Welsh
      (902) 541-5710 (landline)
      Email David Welsh

Blaster
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Dept of Transportation (TIR) all trades
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Instrumentation & Control Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Insulator (Heat & Frost)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Mobile Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Painter & Decorator
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Power Engineer
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Tower Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Halifax Main Office (serving the Halifax Regional Municipality and East Hants County)

 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
   1256 Barrington St, 3rd Fl, Box 578
   Thompson Building
   Halifax, NS
   B3J 2S9

 Halifax Front Desk: (902) 424-5651
 Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651
 Fax Halifax: (902) 424-0717

East Hants County: Bill Michalos
 (902) 717-2904
 Email Bill Michalos

HRM:

Agricultural Equipment Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Alarm & Security Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Appliance Service Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Auto Body & Collision Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Automotive Glass Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Automotive Refinishing Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Automotive Service Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Automotive Service Technician (Service Centre Technician)
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Baker
     Meghan Pearson
      (902) 719-5183
      Email Meghan Pearson

Blaster
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Boat Builder
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Boilermaker
     Charlene Blackie
      (902) 563-2554
      Email Charlene Blackie

Bricklayer
     Meghan Pearson
      (902) 719-5183
      Email Meghan Pearson

Cabinetmaker
     Meghan Pearson
      (902) 719-5183
      Email Meghan Pearson

Carpenter
     Meghan Pearson
      (902) 719-5183
      Email Meghan Pearson

Communications Technician
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Concrete Finisher
     Busch Dubay
      (902) 483-5929
      Email Busch Dubay

Construction Craft Worker
     Meghan Pearson
      (902) 719-5183
      Email Meghan Pearson

Construction Electrician
 Jessica Jung (Companies A to L)
      (902) 430-2294
      Email Jessica Jung
 Bill Michalos (Companies M to Z)
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos
 David Hapgood (Union)
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Cook
     Meghan Pearson
      (902) 719-5183
      Email Meghan Pearson

Drywall Finisher & Plasterer
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Electric Motor System Technician
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Floorcovering Installer
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Gasfitter A/Gasfitter B
     Jessica Jung (Non-union)
      (902) 430-2294
      Email Jessica Jung
     Busch Dubay (Union)
      (902) 483-5929
      Email Busch Dubay

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Hairstylist
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Heavy Equipment Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Industrial Electrician
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Instrumentation Control Technician
     Busch Dubay
      (902) 483-5929
      Email Busch Dubay

Insulator (Heat & Frost)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Ironworker
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Landscape Horticulturist
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Locksmith INACTIVE

Machinist
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Marine Fitter INACTIVE

Marine Service Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Mine Electrician

Mine Mechanic INACTIVE

Mobile Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Motorcycle Mechanic
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Oil Heat System Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Painter & Decorator
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Partsperson
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Plumber
     Jessica Jung (Non-union)
      (902) 430-2294
      Email Jessica Jung
     Busch Dubay (Union)
      (902) 483-5929
      Email Busch Dubay

Power Engineer
 David Hapgood (Nova Scotia Power clients)
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood
 Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Restoration Stone Mason
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Rig Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Roofer
     Meghan Pearson
      (902) 719-5183
      Email Meghan Pearson

Sheet Metal Worker
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Sprinkler System Installer
     Busch Dubay
      (902) 483-5929
      Email Busch Dubay

Steamfitter/Pipefitter
     Busch Dubay
      (902) 483-5929
      Email Busch Dubay

Tilesetter
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Tool & Die Maker
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Tower Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Transport Trailer Technician
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Truck & Transport Mechanic
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Welder
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Kentville Branch Office (serving Kings County and West Hants County)

 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
   5 Shylah Dr, Unit 1,
   Kentville, NS
   B4N 0H2

 Kentville: (902) 679-6731
 Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651
 Fax Kentville: (902) 679-4343

All trades except those listed below:

Michelle Turner - Kentville (serving Kings & West Hants Counties)
 (902) 679-4303
 Email Michelle Turner

Blaster
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Dept of Transportation (TIR) all trades
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Instrumentation & Control Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Insulator (Heat & Frost)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Mobile Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Painter & Decorator
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Power Engineer
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Tower Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

New Glasgow Branch Office (serving Antigonish, Guysborough, & Pictou Counties)

 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
   187 Terra Cotta Dr,
   New Glasgow, NS
   B2H 6B6

 Phone: (902) 755-8540
 Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651
 Fax: (902) 928-3697

All trades except those listed below:

John Daigle - New Glasgow
 (902) 867-7586
 Email John Daigle

Blaster
     David Hapgood
       902-430-3556
       Email David Hapgood

Dept of Transportation (TIR) all trades
     Bill Michalos
       (902) 717-2904
       Email Bill Michalos

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
       (902) 717-2904
       Email Bill Michalos

Instrumentation & Control Technician
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Insulator (Heat & Frost)
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams 

Mobile Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
       (902) 456-4682
       Email Peter Blendheim

Painter & Decorator
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Power Engineer
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Tower Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
       (902) 456-4682
       Email Peter Blendheim

Port Hawkesbury (Guysborough, Inverness, & Richmond Counties)

 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
   c/o NSCC Strait Area Campus
   226 Reeves St,
   Port Hawkesbury, NS
   B9A 2A2

 Port Hawkesbury, Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651

All trades except those listed below:

Almon Chisholm - Port Hawkesbury
 902-631-4157
 Email Almon Chisholm

Blaster
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Dept of Transportation (TIR) all trades
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Instrumentation & Control Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Insulator (Heat & Frost)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Mobile Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Painter & Decorator
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Power Engineer
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Tower Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Sydney Branch Office (Cape Breton Regional Municipality & Victoria County)

 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
   1030 Upper Prince St, Suite 4
   Sydney NS
   B1P 5P6

 Sydney: (902) 563-2149
 Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651
 Fax Sydney: (902) 563-5743

Agricultural Equipment Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Alarm & Security Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Appliance Service Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Auto Body & Collision Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Automotive Glass Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Automotive Refinishing Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Automotive Service Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Automotive Service Technician (Service Centre Technician)
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Baker
     Marc LaMarche
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Blaster
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Boat Builder
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Boilermaker
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie 

Bricklayer
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Cabinetmaker
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Carpenter
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Communications Technician
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos 

Concrete Finisher
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Construction Craft Worker
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Construction Electrician
 Marc LaMarche (Non-union)
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche
 Charlene Blackie (Union)
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Cook
     Marc LaMarche
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Drywall Finisher & Plasterer
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos 

Electric Motor System Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Floorcovering Installer
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Gasfitter A/Gasfitter B
 Marc LaMarche
 902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos 

Hairstylist
 Marc LaMarche
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Heavy Equipment Operator
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Industrial Electrician
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Instrumentation Control Technician
 Marc LaMarche
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Insulator (Heat & Frost)
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Ironworker
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Landscape Horticulturist
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic)
     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Locksmith INACTIVE

Machinist
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Marine Fitter INACTIVE

Marine Service Technician
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Mine Electrician

Mine Mechanic INACTIVE

Mobile Crane Operator
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Motorcycle Mechanic
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Oil Heat System Technician
 Marc LaMarche
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Painter & Decorator
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Partsperson
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Plumber
 Marc LaMarche (Non-union)
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche
 Charlene Blackie (Union)
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Power Engineer
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams 

Recreation Vehicle Service Technician
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Refrigeration & A/C Mechanic
 Marc LaMarche
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Restoration Stone Mason
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Rig Technician
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Roofer
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Sheet Metal Worker
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Sprinkler System Installer
 Marc LaMarche
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche

Steamfitter/Pipefitter
 Marc LaMarche (Non-union)
      902-578-0013
      Email Marc LaMarche
 Charlene Blackie (Union)
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Tilesetter
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Tool & Die Maker
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Tower Crane Operator
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Transport Trailer Technician
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Truck & Transport Mechanic
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Welder
​​​​​​​     Charlene Blackie
      (902)574-2212
      Email Charlene Blackie

Truro Branch Office (serving Colchester and Cumberland Counties)

 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
   Suite 8 - 60 Lorne St,
   Truro, NS
   B2N 3K3

 Truro: (902) 893-5988
 Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651
 Fax Truro: (902) 893-6104

All trades except those listed below:

Desiree Grantmyre - Truro
 (902) 324-3566
 Email Desiree Grantmyre

Blaster
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Boatbuilder
     David Welsh
      (902) 541-5710 (landline)
      Email David Welsh

Dept of Transportation (TIR) all trades
     Bill Michalos
       (902) 717-2904
       Email Bill Michalos

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
      (902) 717-2904
      Email Bill Michalos

Instrumentation & Control Technician, Insulator (Heat & Frost), Painter & Decorator, Power Engineer, Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
      (902) 225-1372
      Email Don Adams

Mobile Crane Operator, Tower Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
      (902) 456-4682
      Email Peter Blendheim

Yarmouth Branch Office (serving Annapolis, Digby, & Yarmouth Counties)

 Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
   c/o NSCC Burridge Campus
   372 Pleasant St,
   Yarmouth, NS
   B5A 2L2

 Yarmouth: (902) 742-0775
 Toll Free (NS): 1-800-494-5651
 Fax Yarmouth: (902) 742-5660

All trades except those listed below:

Natalie Landry - Yarmouth
 (902) 742-0775
 Email Natalie Landry

Blaster
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Dept of Transportation (TIR) all trades
     Bill Michalos
       (902) 717-2904
       Email Bill Michalos

Elevating Device Mechanic
     David Hapgood
      902-430-3556
      Email David Hapgood

Glazier
     Bill Michalos
       (902) 717-2904
       Email Bill Michalos

Instrumentation & Control Technician
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Insulator (Heat & Frost)
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Mobile Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
       (902) 456-4682
       Email Peter Blendheim

Painter & Decorator
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Power Engineer
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Powerline Technician
     Don Adams
       (902) 225-1372
       Email Don Adams

Tower Crane Operator
     Peter Blendheim
       (902) 456-4682
       Email Peter Blendheim


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