PMI Nova Scotia Chapter is organizing a day-long in-person career development event, which is being sponsored by Procept.  Whether you are a seasoned Project Manager on your way to advancing your career, new to the profession, or  looking for switching your career to Project Management, this event is for you.

Theme: Connect, Learn & Grow in your Project Management Career
Date & Time: March 28 ,2026  Saturday (9am-4pm)
Venue: Scotiabank Auditorium, Marion McCain Arts & Social Science Building, Dalhousie University. 6135 University Ave, Halifax NS B3H 4P9
Cost:  $80 for non-members, $60 for members, $40 for students
 

Career Day 2026 Highlights:

Fire Side Chat with Deputy Minister:  

• Jennifer LaPlante - Deputy Minister, Department of Cyber Security and Digital Solutions, Government of Nova Scotia

Industry Leaders' Panel in Project Management:

• Erika Robinson -Project Executive, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Government of Nova Scotia
• Ian Wagschal -Director of Facilities Management, University of King's College
• Rasha Alhayaziey -Vice President of Projects - Project and Governance Team, Citco Fund Services
• Michelle Murray -Director of Strategic Accounts, Randstad Canada

Session: Ramping up Your Project Management Career

• Mike Frenette- Retired PMO Manager
   

Workshop: Your Career as a Project: Chartering Success in the Nova Scotia Market

• Craig Kennedy-Leadership Consultant | Strategic Facilitator | Connector
   

Session: Beyond the Credential - How the Right PMI Certification Transforms Your Career

• Lela Machaidze-Director of Education , PMI Nova Scotia
   

Workshop: Leveraging AI In the Job Search

• Amr ElKhashab- Placemaker (Talent Acquisition Consultant), Placemaking 4G

In Addition:

• Networking opportunity with fellow Project Management Professionals
• Connect with Career Development organizations
• Attendees will receive 6.0 PDU from PMI Nova Scotia.
• Lunch will be provided