Supports for Job Seekers
You can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the Critical Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) if you are currently working in PEI. The PEI Critical Worker stream is employer-driven, allowing...
What is the Diversity Employment Program?
The Diversity Employment Program (DEP) provides casual and temporary job opportunities to qualified candidates who are registered with this program. This program is administered by the PEI Public Service...
The Seasonal Jobs Registry is an electronic database of Island residents who are available to fill seasonal with community organizations and government jobs during summer and throughout the year. Positions are short term and may include flaggers,...
The relevant qualifications required to perform government jobs are determined by the employing department. Qualification statements tend to ask for traditional models of formal education (e.g. degree or diploma) along with certain work experiences. In...
For anyone planning a move to Prince Edward Island, or current residents looking for work, the first stop in finding a job should be WorkPEI.ca.
There are currently more than 660 job postings on the site that represent 1,500-plus actual job openings...
You can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the International Graduate stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), if you graduated from a publicly-funded PEI post-secondary institution. The International...
What can I expect at the interview?
Interviews are usually handled by a selection panel of two to three members, which typically includes a representative from the PEI Public Service Commission, the supervisor of the position, and an employee with...
Creating jobs for Islanders -
Jenna MacNeill found her dream job through the Graduate Mentorship Program.
After graduating from Holland College's Heritage Retrofit Carpentry program last spring, the 26-year-old Cornwall resident was hired the following...
If you are seeking permanent residency in Prince Edward Island, one pathway is to be nominated to the federal government through the PEI Provincial Nominee Program (PNP). Individuals are selected for nomination based on their intention to live and work...
How can I customize my resume to the particular job description?
Your resume should be as clear and concise as possible containing current and relevant information.
Carefully read the qualifications, experience, and expertise (special skill and...
WorkPEI is a one-stop employment website connecting local employers and job seekers in Prince Edward Island.
The website provides job seekers and employers with access to many options for assistance provided by the Government of Prince Edward Island,...
You can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the Skilled Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP), if you are currently employed by an Island employer. The Skilled Worker stream is employer-driven...
You can apply for a nomination for permanent residency through the Skilled Worker stream of the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) if you have a job offer from an Island employer. The PEI Skilled Worker stream is employer-driven,...
SkillsPEI offers support and programming to job seekers, older workers, employers and organizations from locations across Prince Edward Island.
Visit the SkillsPEI website
Locations
Atlantic Technology Centre
176 Great George Street, Suite 212,...
There are five main steps in the hiring process:
The Public Service Commission advertises jobs and accepts applications until the closing date indicated in the job posting.
The Public Service Commission, with the employer, screens applications to...
A new project in Prince Edward Island is teaching women about careers they might not have otherwise considered.
“We are thrilled to support this unique empowerment project that aims to increase the number of women in trades and technology roles on...