Announcements

As per NLCSA By-Laws, notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 12:00 noon, for the following purposes: To confirm the minutes of the 2025 Annual General Meeting. To receive and approve Annual Reports. To receive the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. To appoint Board Members for 2026-2027. To appoint Auditors for the year 2026. In addition, the following amendments to the By-Laws, approved by the NLCSA Board of Directors, will be considered: 1. Update to [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 2026 The Newfoundland & Labrador Construction Safety Association Welcomes Jennifer Aspell as Chief Executive Officer The Newfoundland & Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Aspell as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 19, 2026. Jennifer brings 25 years of progressive leadership experience across municipal government, private sector business development, and industry-related organizations. She has consistently demonstrated strong strategic leadership, governance expertise, and a commitment to building collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Quote from Board Chair Trina Troke: “We are excited to have Jennifer Aspell join our organization.  We believe [...]

The National Day of Mourning is a day to remember and honour those lives lost or injured due to a workplace tragedy. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improving health and safety in the workplace and to preventing further injuries, illnesses and deaths. Every year, thousands of workers, friends and families of fallen workers gather at ceremonies across Canada to recognize the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured on the job. There will be several Day of Mourning Wreath Laying Ceremonies taking place across Newfoundland and Labrador on April 28th, 2025, organized by the [...]

The Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) is seeking exceptional Occupational Health and Safety Advisors to join our Mount Pearl team.  We’re more than just an organization – we’re a community dedicated to fostering a thriving workplace culture, and we’re excited to offer a host of benefits that make it an amazing place to work. As our new Occupational Health and Safety Advisors, your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of activities, from conducting training (live virtual instructor led and in classroom sessions) to auditing our member companies participating in the Certificate of Recognition® ( COR®) Program. Integral to this [...]

The Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) is pleased to partner with Higher Talent in the recruitment of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). About NLCSA WHO WE ARE NLCSA is an industry-driven, not-for-profit corporation committed to providing cost-effective, affordable, and accessible safety training and advisory services to the construction industry in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Our Mandate is to provide proactive safety and safety-related programs and services to the construction industry in the province that result in a sound foundation for a healthy and profitable industry. Our key offering is the Certificate of Recognition® (COR®) program, which is specifically designed [...]

The Board of Directors of the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association (NLCSA) advises that Cherie Whelan, CEO, has given notice that she has accepted another opportunity, and that her last day with NLCSA will be Friday, February 27, 2026. Cherie joined the NLCSA as CEO in January 2024 and, in the short time since, has led significant, positive change at the association and for safety in Newfoundland and Labrador’s construction sector.  After facilitating the development of a 3-year strategic plan for the NLCSA, Cherie oversaw many meaningful initiatives and improvements, including the implementation of our new SiteSafe certification program for small construction [...]