What Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) does

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is a non-profit, industry-funded safety association established in 1995 by the Saskatchewan construction industry. It serves as the designated provincial body for delivering the national Certificate of Recognition (COR) and Small Entity Certificate of Recognition (SECOR) programs, and administers NCSO and NHSA professional designations for construction safety practitioners. The SCSA's membership is automatic for any Saskatchewan construction company registered with the Workers' Compensation Board under rate codes B11 (Construction Trades), B12 (Residential Construction), and B13 (Commercial/Industrial Construction), positioning it as a province-wide industry utility for occupational safety.

The SCSA operates a multi-channel training and certification platform. Core training is delivered through instructor-led in-person classes in Regina and Saskatoon, synchronous online instruction via Zoom, and a self-paced on-demand catalog hosted on the skillbuilder.co learning management system. The institutionally distinctive product is the Safety Culture Survey, which uses the Institute for Work & Health's Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM) and is administered semiannually in partnership with EHS Analytics to deliver industry-wide benchmarks. Supporting assets include SCSA Analytics (workforce training history, injury rate benchmarking), the Energy Wheel hazard recognition framework (developed by the Construction Safety Research Alliance), a documents and templates library, tool box talks, and a field-based safety advisor network that covers every region in Saskatchewan.

The SCSA's business model is funded primarily through a multi-year WCB Funding Agreement (2023-2028), supplemented by training fees (e.g., Fall Protection priced at $50 for members and $300 for non-members) and a member-preferred pricing structure across the training catalog. Quantified outcomes for the industry include a 46% reduction in injuries and associated costs between 2013 and 2023, a 55% reduction in Lost-Time Injury Rate for COR-certified companies, and average WCB premium savings of $6,551 per certified company. The association is governed by a board representing owners, management, labour and workforce, and currently employs 52 staff across its two Saskatchewan offices.

Name

Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA)

Legal name

Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association

Website

https://scsaonline.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) is a non-profit, industry-funded association founded in 1995 that delivers COR/SECOR certification, NCSO/NHSA professional designations, and instructor-led and on-demand safety training to Saskatchewan construction companies registered with the WCB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Safety Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Compliance, Safety & Regulatory Training (BPACANAC), Hazard Communication (GHS/SDS) & Chemical Safety (EDABAEAB)

Keywords

• Construction safety training
• Occupational safety certification
• Workplace safety compliance
• Construction industry standards
• Safety culture assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. WCB Funding Agreement: The SCSA operates as an industry-funded non-profit organization. Primary funding comes from a funding agreement with the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB), with member companies automatically enrolled based on WCB rate code classification.
2. Training Services: The SCSA generates revenue through training course fees. Members receive preferred pricing on instructor-led training and select on-demand courses. Fall Protection training is priced at $50 for members and $300 for non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The SCSA delivers safety training, nationally recognized occupational safety and health certifications (COR®/SECOR™ and NCSO®/NHSA™ designations), advisory services, and data-driven analytics to Saskatchewan construction companies to prevent workplace injuries and improve safety culture. Training is offered in multiple modalities (in-person in Regina/Saskatoon, online via Zoom, and on-demand through skillbuilder.co), supported by the IWH-OPM Safety Culture Survey and the SCSA Analytics benchmarking platform.

Product overview

The Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association (SCSA) offers a comprehensive portfolio of safety training, certification, and advisory services for the construction industry. The core offerings include SCOT® (Safety Construction Orientation Training) as essential entry-level training, COR®/SECOR™ certification as the national occupational safety and health management standard, and NCSO®/NHSA™ professional designations for safety practitioners. Training is delivered through multiple modalities: On Demand Training (online, self-paced with 24/7 access), Instructor-Led Training (in-person and via Zoom), and specialized courses like Fall Protection & Prevention. Supporting services include the Safety Culture Survey (using IWH-OPM methodology), SCSA Analytics for benchmarking company performance, Safety Advisors providing regional support across Saskatchewan, Tool Box Talks with downloadable resources, Safety Demos for hands-on learning, and Document Templates for safety program implementation. The SCSA also hosts an annual conference featuring industry experts on topics such as energy-based safety, mental health, and scaffold management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCOT: Safety Construction Orientation Training - essential orientation training for anyone setting foot on a construction site
• COR
• SECOR
• NCSO
• NHSA

Products and services

• SCOT® (Safety Construction Orientation Training) Essential orientation training for anyone setting foot on a construction site, covering workplace law, hazards, WHMIS, powered mobile equipment, fall protection, defensive driving, PPE and emergency response. Delivered online via the skillbuilder.co platform.
• COR®/SECOR™ Certification The national standard for occupational safety and health management systems in Canadian construction. The COR® program helps companies establish documented safety systems, assign responsibilities, identify hazards, train workers and regularly review performance. SECOR™ is the equivalent program tailored for smaller construction companies. Locally delivered in Saskatchewan by the SCSA.
• NCSO®/NHSA™ Professional Designations Nationally recognized certifications for safety professionals. NCSO® (National Construction Safety Officer) and NHSA™ (National Health and Safety Administrator) designations demonstrate commitment to construction safety excellence and provide skills to manage company safety programs, supervise others, follow regulations, maintain records and promote safety culture.
• On Demand Training
• Instructor-Led Training In-person safety training courses delivered by SCSA instructors in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert, as well as online via Zoom. Courses include Fall Protection, SCOT, Leadership for Safety Excellence, and more.
• Fall Protection & Prevention Training One-day (8-hour) training for workers who work near fall hazards and must use a fall protection system. Meets provincial legislative standards, references CSA standards for Fall Protection, and includes inspection and donning of fall arrest harness. Priced at $50 per person for members and $300 per person for non-members.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE) Training course that prepares supervisors for success in managing health and safety responsibilities. Part of the Leadership Development catalog and available on demand.
• Safety Culture Survey Semi-annual survey using the Institute for Work & Health's Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM) to measure perspectives and attitudes about health and safety within member organizations. Administered in partnership with EHS Analytics to provide industry-wide benchmarks. Provided at no cost to members.
• SCSA Analytics Custom analytics platform providing member companies with the ability to view workforce training history, compare injury rates and premiums to industry peers, and assess whether safety practices have the intended effect.
• Safety Advisors Service Dedicated safety advisors providing guidance to companies on reviewing safety programs, building safety manuals, achieving safety certifications and conducting audits. Advisors are available for every region in Saskatchewan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 50% reduction in construction-related injuries over the last decade
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• EHS AnalyticsmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2021Calgary-based firm specializing in health and safety data, research and machine learning. Partnered with SCSA to administer the Institute for Work & Health's Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM) safety culture survey to SCSA members every six months since October 2021. Analyzed data from 1,643 surveys across 252 firms.
• Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SCSA is a proud member of the CFCSA, which works as an umbrella organization for provincial and territorial construction safety associations. Together they promote awareness of construction health and safety, improve information sharing, and collaboratively develop workplace health and safety training standards and resources. The CFCSA comprises 13 member associations across Canada.
• Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CFCSA (with SCSA participation) supports the CCSC's announcement regarding the transition to CSA or ANSI-certified Type II helmets effective July 1, 2026. The CCSC is a national collaboration of leading construction organizations working to enhance head protection across the construction industry.
• WorkSafe SaskatchewancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety for the 2023-2028 Fatalities and Serious Injuries Strategy. WorkSafe Saskatchewan offers free online courses including Psychological Health and Safety in the workplace developed by CCOHS.
• Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCSA partners with CCOHS to deliver the Asbestos Awareness online course. CCOHS provides distibution platform and content expertise for occupational health and safety training.
• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIIT delivers trades and industrial training programs across Saskatchewan. Justin Lasnier, SIIT Associate Dean, serves on the SCSA board of directors and co-presents at SCSA Conference on scaffold safety topics.
• Construction Safety Research Alliance (CSRA)supportingTechnology or IntegrationCSRA developed the Energy Wheel hazard recognition tool used by SCSA. Dr. Steven Ayer from CSRA presents at SCSA Conference on energy-based safety and High Energy Control Assessment (HECA).
• Institute for Work & Health (IWH)supportingTechnology or IntegrationDeveloped the Organizational Performance Metric (IWH-OPM), an eight-item questionnaire used by SCSA for safety culture measurement. IWH-OPM serves as a leading indicator of safety outcomes among SCSA members.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Avetta: Commercial contractor prequalification and safety compliance platform used globally. Comparable to SCSA's COR audit and certification function as a gatekeeper for construction safety qualification, though Avetta is opt-in by owner-clients rather than regulator-mandated.
• ClickSafety: Online construction and OSHA safety training provider offering self-paced courses similar to SCSA's skillbuilder.co on-demand catalog. Comparable in training delivery format and content area, but operates as a private, multi-state commercial provider.
• ISN (ISNetworld): Private contractor management and qualification platform used by owner-clients to verify safety credentials. Comparable to SCSA's COR certification in serving as a third-party safety verification layer for construction contractors, but operates commercially and cross-jurisdictionally.

Direct peers

• BC Construction Safety Alliance (BCSA): British Columbia's construction safety association delivering COR-equivalent certification, training, and advisory services funded through industry levies. Comparable product portfolio and WCB-aligned regulatory moat, making it a direct functional analog to SCSA.
• Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA): Alberta's industry-funded construction safety association. Direct peer to SCSA in mandate, funding model (WCB-funded), and product suite (COR, NCSO, training, audit). Both sit under the CFCSA umbrella and operate the same national standards at provincial level.
• Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA): Ontario's construction and infrastructure safety association offering COR, NCSO equivalent designations, and training. Larger in scale but materially comparable to SCSA in mandate, governance, and product mix.
• Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS): Ontario-based safety association providing training, consulting, and certification across multiple sectors including construction. Comparable to SCSA in training delivery model and member-based service orientation, though broader in vertical scope.
• Manitoba Construction Safety Association: Manitoba's provincial construction safety association delivering COR, training, and advisory services. Direct peer with the same CFCSA-aligned mandate and WCB-style funding structure as SCSA.

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Centre of Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): National occupational health and safety body providing e-learning courses, hazard information, and training. SCSA partners with CCOHS to deliver Asbestos Awareness content, making CCOHS a content/curriculum incumbent in the same space.

Others

• Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA): Umbrella organization of which SCSA is a member. Coordinates national standards including COR and NCSO across 13 provincial/territorial associations, making it the governing ecosystem entity adjacent to SCSA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCSAonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbFOuh8asvIc7CXpIHhsoKg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCSAonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saskatchewan-construction-safety-association-scsa-
• Instagraminstagram.com/scsaonline

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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