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Am I eligible to work with the Government of Prince Edward Island?
2023-09-22
In order to work for the Government of Prince Edward Island you must: Be a Canadian Citizen Be a Permanent Resident or Have a valid work permit issued by the Government of Canada, Where can I get information on eligibility to work in Canada?, For information and resources on immigrating and working...
Sunday Shopping
2023-08-23
If an employee began working with a retail employer before the 17th day of March, 2007, that employee may refuse to work on any or all Sundays. If an employee began working with a retail employer on the 17th day of March, 2007, up to and including the 15th day of December, 2010, that employee may...
Work Experience PEI - For Organizations
2023-05-19
Work Experience PEI is an employment program developed to provide financial support to non-profit community organizations for projects that provide the job seeker with a valuable work experience and potential for long term employment. As the employee works on various aspects of the project...
Ex-pat finds job and family satisfaction at home in West Prince
2019-02-01
Education and employment drew social worker Lorna Hutt to western Canada, but it was returning home to PEI that allowed her to use her skills among friends and family. Hutt is currently the manager of Community Mental Health and Addictions West, overseeing approximately 60 staff who provide...
Paid Holidays
2022-09-20
The, Employment Standards Act, of Prince Edward Island, , gives employees who qualify eight holidays with pay: New Year's Day I slander Day (3rd Monday in February) Good Friday Canada Day Labour Day National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30th) Remembrance Day Christmas Day, Who...
Province makes purchases for Art Bank
2018-03-23
Artist Rilla Marshall says having her work selected for the Art Bank means a lot to her because it will be part of a collection that represents Prince Edward Island. Marshall’s work was one of 12 pieces selected for purchase by a peer-review jury out of 59 submissions. The Art Bank acquires, loans...
New purchases for Provincial Art Bank
2020-06-18
Artist Monica Lacey says the Provincial Art Bank supports and validates her career as a professional artist. "I have been fortunate to have several pieces selected for purchase by the art bank over the years. Having my work in a public collection like this is important to the growth of my...
Week celebrates the ‘mortar’ that builds communities
2017-05-19
Investing in Infrastructure -, Roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems are the public works infrastructure that helps communities grow. National Public Works Week (May 21 to 27) recognizes the contribution this infrastructure makes in connecting individuals and communities. It also honours...
Standard Work Week Exemption Order
2023-03-01
The following are exemptions to the standard work week provisions of the, Employment Standards Act, approved by the Employment Standards Board, pursuant to section 15 of the Act. 1. (A) Highway Construction / Maintenance The standard work week for employees engaged in the construction,...
Island workers can now apply to work-isolate
2020-10-05
Effective immediately, Island workers who travel outside of the Atlantic Bubble can apply to work-isolate upon their return to Prince Edward Island if they undergo COVID-19 testing. Non-essential travel outside of the Atlantic provinces is not recommended by Prince Edward Island’s Chief Public...