The Nova Scotia Automotive Human Resource Sector Council (ASC) is an independent non-profit organization responsible to a board of directors.
We are the trusted hub for information and access to resources and industry intelligence for automotive service and repair businesses, employees, apprentices, and students.
We are the respected voice of workforce development and labour market information for Nova Scotia’s automotive service and repair industry.
We work with:
- businesses and employers
- employees,
- apprentices,
- students,
- industry associations,
- our government and educational partners, and
- the motive trades
We build relationships and collaboration among industry, federal and provincial Governments, the Nova Scotia Community College, community organizations, career practitioners, and the trades.
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of 13 representatives from across Nova Scotia. The Board provides direction in addressing the automotive industry’s human resource and future work force development issues.
| Executive | Business | Location |
|---|---|---|
Chairperson | ||
| Beth McNeill | Don McNeill's Shell | Elmsdale |
Vice Chairperson | ||
| Craig Quaintance | NAPA Autoparts | Atlantic Canada |
Treasurer | ||
| Shirley Mitchell | Coast Tire & Auto Service | Atlantic Canada |
Directors | ||
| Shannon Trites | Executive Director of Automotive Sector Council | Nova Scotia |
| Judy Dickson | Charting the Future Educational Services | Nova Scotia |
| Tailor Spears | Department of Transportation Mechanical Branch | Millers Lake |
| Dennis Burke | Canavans Central Appraisals | Atlantic Canada |
| Leanne Jefferies | Assured Performance Network & Skills Canada Collision Repair Program | Canada |
| Gary Quigg | Canadian Tire Corporate | Atlantic Canada |
| Matt Hall | Mazda Canada Inc | Atlantic Canada |
| Rob Ward | Health & Safety Officer Steel Auto Group | Atlantic Canada |
| Kevin Stuart | Carquest | Atlantic Canada |
| Mohja Alia | Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) | Nova Scotia |
| John Sutherland | NS Automobile Dealers Association | Nova Scotia |
| Scott Blakeney | Motor Hub Group | Nova Scotia |
Resource | ||
| Gord MacKenzie | Academic Chair at NSCC Akerley | Halifax |
| Kevin Gerrior | Apprenticeship Training Manager at NSCC | Halifax |
Automotive Sector Council Staff | ||
| Nikki Barnett | Operations Manager | Nova Scotia |
| Shannon Hall | Manager of Youth & Industry Engagement | Nova Scotia |
