Upcoming Vacancies for Agencies, Boards or Commissions

Applications are currently being accepted for the vacancies listed below. You may also apply to any agency, board or commission anytime throughout the year.

Agencies, Boards or Commissions

Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee 

Would you like to contribute to the well-being and development of the Acadian and Francophone community? 

Would you like to influence the development of French-language programs and services and share your views on various community issues? 

Then you are invited to submit your application to Engage PEI to become a member of the Acadian and Francophone Community Advisory Committee (ACFAC). There are four meetings per year. 

We are looking for one member to represent the Summerside-Miscouche region.

Deadline for applications is Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Criminal Code Review Board 

The Government of Prince Edward Island is seeking applications from qualified Island residents interested in serving as Vice Chair of the Criminal Code Review Board of Prince Edward Island (CCRB).

The Criminal Code Review Board is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal established under the Criminal Code of Canada. The Board conducts hearings and makes dispositions in cases involving individuals found Not Criminally Responsible on account of Mental Disorder (NCRMD) or Unfit to Stand Trial, with a focus on public safety, procedural fairness, and rehabilitation.

The Vice Chair plays a leadership role on the Board, supporting the Chair in the effective conduct of hearings and the timely issuance of decisions. Vice Chairs may preside over hearings, participate on decision making panels, and contribute to the administration and governance of the Board.

Appointments are typically for a fixed term of up to three (3) years, with the possibility of reappointment. Remuneration and reimbursement of expenses are provided in accordance with provincial policy. Vice Chair compensation is set at $760 for hearings of up to four hours and $1,520 for hearings exceeding four hours, with preparation, decision writing, and related duties compensated at $190 per hour.

Applicants should demonstrate strong decision-making skills, sound judgment, and an understanding of administrative or criminal law, mental health considerations, and quasi-judicial processes. 

Applicants must be a lawyer with at least 10 years' experience.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

Montague Housing Authority 

The Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation is currently seeking applications from Islanders interested in serving on the Montague Housing Authority.

The role of the Housing Authority in each region is to provide guidance and oversight on the day-to-day management of its respective housing units. There are Housing Authorities established in the following PEI communities: Alberton, Charlottetown area, Georgetown, Montague, Mount Stewart, O'Leary, Souris, Summerside and Tignish. 

The Corporation values and supports diversity in representation in its agencies, boards and commissions and encourages applicants from across the Island’s diverse population. 

The Montague Housing Authority is currently looking to fill one (1) vacancy.

Deadline for applications is Friday, June 12th, 2026.

Premier's Youth Council 

The Premier’s Youth Council is now accepting applications from Island youth who want to ensure their voices and perspectives help shape provincial programs, policies, strategies and resources for youth. 

The role of the Council is:

• Provide input and advice on issues relating and affecting young Islanders;
•  Advise departments on how to enhance existing youth-oriented programs, policies, strategies, and resources;
• Lead community engagement activities to ensure a broad range of youth voices are included in government decision-making;
• Act as a sounding board for departments during preliminary policy development;
• Engage youth in current and developing government processes, frameworks, and consultations; and
• Assist in youth retention strategies.

Members are appointed to serve terms of up to two (2) or three (3) years and they are eligible for reappointment for up to three terms.

The Council will meet up to six (6) times per year. 

Members receive $73 per meeting. The Chairperson receives $113 per meeting. Travel and necessary costs are reimbursed for members of the Council.

Deadline for applications is Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Tignish Housing Authority 

The Prince Edward Island Housing Corporation is currently seeking applications from Islanders interested in serving on the Tignish Housing Authority.

The role of the Housing Authority in each region is to provide guidance and oversight on the day-to-day management of its respective housing units. There are Housing Authorities established in the following PEI communities: Alberton, Charlottetown area, Georgetown, Montague, Mount Stewart, O'Leary, Souris, Summerside and Tignish. 

The Corporation values and supports diversity in representation in its agencies, boards and commissions and encourages applicants from across the Island’s diverse population. 

The Tignish Housing Authority is currently looking to fill one (1) vacancy. 

Deadline for applications is Friday, June 12th, 2026

Workers Compensation Board 

The Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island is seeking applications from interested Islanders for the position of worker representative and employer representative.  

Current working knowledge of workers compensation and health and safety principles, as well as experience in operations, policy development, strategic thinking and human resource functions would be considered an asset. 

WCB values and supports diversity and encourages applicants from across the Island’s diverse population.

Deadline for applications is Friday, June 12, 2026.