RCANS builds on a legacy of roofing professionalism

By Jesse Sanchez. 

The Roofing Contractors Association of Nova Scotia continues a decades-long commitment to workmanship, safety and training across the province’s commercial roofing industry. 

For more than six decades, the Roofing Contractors Association of Nova Scotia (RCANS) has worked to strengthen the province’s industrial, commercial and institutional roofing sector through professional workmanship, safety and integrity. The association’s roots reach back approximately 60 years, when a small group of Halifax roofing contractors saw a need to define and promote high-quality commercial roofing workmanship. Under the leadership of the late Douglas Fraser, operator of Tasco Roofing, the contractors met monthly to develop bylaws and membership criteria that continue to guide the organization. 

That effort took shape alongside the development of the Canadian Roofing Contractors’ Association (CRCA), which formed in 1960. Nova Scotia roofers joined CRCA as an affiliate member in 1964, followed by the official registration of RCANS in 1965. 

Today, RCANS continues to focus on three core areas: workmanship, safety and education. Through its affiliation with CRCA, the association works to keep members informed about technical advancements and national standards. RCANS also works with the Department of Labour and the Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association (NSCSA), with members following provincial fall arrest regulations. 

Developing the next generation of roofing professionals is another priority. RCANS promotes apprenticeship training and professional development to help maintain a supply of Red Seal-certified roofers in Nova Scotia. 

The association is led by industry professionals who volunteer their time to advance the roofing trade. Through its leadership, training efforts and industry partnerships, RCANS remains focused on supporting professional roofing throughout Nova Scotia. 

Learn more about the Roofing Contractors Association of Nova Scotia and its work supporting the province’s roofing industry at RCANS!