The Process
Four Steps to Certification
Our team of experts will guide and support you through the process of becoming an Atlantic Canada Certified Site, from application to designation.
Program Benefits
Joining our network of sites helps your property stand out and provides investors with the key information they need, speeding up the sale process and providing you with exposure and support along the way.
Every Atlantic Canada Certified Site benefits from:
Site Certification
Atlantic Canada Certified Sites is the only certification program for development-ready, industrial and commercial properties in Atlantic Canada. Properties with the designation are promoted to global investors with the assurance that they are quality sites, ready for development. That confidence means faster and simpler sales for property owners and buyers alike.
Global Exposure
Atlantic Canada Certified Sites are promoted through international marketing campaigns that target a global audience of investors and site selectors, as well as a permanent listing on Atlantic4.ca. We leverage the Atlantic Canadian advantage to highlight your property’s strategic location on the east coast of Canada.
Faster Selections
The Atlantic Canada Certified Sites designation provides investors and site selectors with key data and property information, including site availability, utilities, transportation access, and environmental records. Armed with these details and the confidence that your site is development-ready, buyers are equipped to make a fast and informed decision about your property.
Tailored Support
Every site is unique, and the certification process is specifically designed to showcase each site's distinctive selling points. Our team of experts is there to guide and support you through every step of the process. From learning about the program all the way to the final stages of receiving your designation, we’ll be there to answer your questions and help you become an Atlantic Canada Certified Site.
Start the process by gathering information and verifying your eligibility.
Property owners interested in obtaining the Atlantic Canada Certified Sites designation may submit their application online after completing a self-assessment questionnaire followed by a pre-application consultation with a member of the certification team. Create an account or contact us to get started.
Submit a complete application with additional details to move forward.
Applications confirmed as eligible, after a review by a third-party certifier, will receive the requirements for additional supporting documentation and payment of the program fee. With this, you’ll be able to submit your complete application.
Schedule an expert inspection for an in-person evaluation of your site.
Once your supporting documentation has been reviewed, a third-party certifier will reach out to schedule a property inspection. Their evaluation of your documentation and the results of the inspection will inform their recommendation to certify your site, which is then reviewed by the Atlantic Canada Certified Sites team.
Show your property to the world with your Atlantic Canada Certified Sites designation.
Once approved, your property receives an Atlantic Canada Certified Site designation, valid for two years. Your newly development-ready certified site will be posted to Atlantic4.ca and promoted to global investors through the program website and international marketing campaigns.
FAQs
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What is the Atlantic Canada Certified Sites designation?
Atlantic Canada Certified Sites is the only certification program for development-ready, industrial and commercial properties in Atlantic Canada. Atlantic Canada Certified Sites are promoted to global investors and site selectors with the assurance that they are quality sites ready for development, speeding up the sale process and providing landowners with exposure and expert support along the way.
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Why should I certify my site?
Becoming an Atlantic Canada Certified Sites helps your property stand out and provides investors with the key information they need, speeding up the sale process and providing you with exposure through marketing campaigns and on the Atlantic4 website, in addition to expert support along the way. Atlantic Canada Certified Sites benefit from:
- Site certification
- Global exposure
- Faster selections
- Tailored support
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How do I certify my site?
Your property will be designated as an Atlantic Canada Certified Sites after you successfully demonstrate that your property meets a set of criteria, including site availability, utilities, transportation access, and environmental records. The process is divided into four steps:
- Learning about the program, confirming your site's eligibility, and submitting your application
- Supplying supporting documentation
- Scheduling a site inspection with a third-party certifier
- Receiving your designation as a development-ready site
Create an account or contact us to get started.
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What kind of sites are eligible for certification?
Atlantic Canada Certified Sites is the only certification program for development-ready industrial and commercial land in Atlantic Canada. Eligible site types include development properties or re-development sites zoned or otherwise endorsed for commercial, industrial, or mixed use, as well as vacant industrial buildings.
For more information about eligibility requirement for each site type, reach out to our team.
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How long is the certification valid?
Atlantic Canada Certified Sites designations are valid for two years.
