Grow Your Business
Are you a Nova Scotian business that wants to connect with the opportunities in the province’s energy sector and beyond, but needs some help and support?
Programs are available to help grow your business, including:
- Finance & Funding: From training funds and wage subsidies for Nova Scotia employers, to small business financing, venture capital and funding programs to improve the productivity of your business.
- Trade Development: Learn about new markets, go on a trade mission, and get mentoring support for your plans.
- Workforce Development: Get help hiring and managing employees, as well as developing the skills and education of your people so that your business is as efficient and productive as it can be.
- Business Advice & Services: Get all the information you need about business registration, licenses, and permits, as well as business advisory services.
Contract Opportunities
Are you an exploration and production company? Or a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier to the sector? Follow these links to procurement opportunities.
Are you looking for opportunities in general with the Nova Scotia government?
- The Nova Scotia Government -- tenders
Interested in opportunities with Shell's Shelburne Basin offshore Nova Scotia project and their seismic contractor, WesternGeco?
- All requests for Expressions of Interest (EOI) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) are posted on BIDS
Visit the Shell and WesternGeco websites to learn more about global/oil and gas exploration opportunities with these organizations. Further, Shell has contracted ISNetworld (for Health, Safety, Security and Environment [HSSE] data management and administration) and membership may be required.
Interested in opportunities with British Petroleum (BP)?
- Review Resources for BP suppliers or email CanadaPSCM@bp.com
For global opportunities, visit ISNetworld (for Health, Safety, Security and Environment [HSSE] data management and administration); membership may be required
Are you an energy partner, supplier, or service provider?
For exploration and production opportunities:
- CNSOPB
- Calls for Bids: Nova Scotia onshore petroleum resources
- BIDS
For information on the Lower Churchill hydroelectric project and Maritime Link contact:
The Maritimes Energy Association also provides information regarding the organizations and projects listed above, as well as energy activity in the region.