Allied Health Incentive Program

The PEI Allied Health Incentive Program provides incentives to experienced Allied Health Professionals to fill designated hard to recruit vacancies within Health PEI. 

Eligibility

Which professions are eligible for the Allied Health Incentive Program?

• Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs)
• Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) 
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologists
• Respiratory Therapists (RTs)
• Sonographers
• Social Workers
• Speech-Language Pathologists 
• Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmacists
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Dental Hygienists 

Psychologists and Midwives are excluded from the Allied Health Recruitment Incentive Program as they are currently covered by other existing return in service recruitment incentive programs.

Who is eligible for the Allied Health Recruitment Incentive Program?

Allied Health Professionals who:

• are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• are eligible for registration with the respective licensing college or registration body in Prince Edward Island; and
• cannot have been employed in that Allied Health classification group they are applying for at Health PEI, or another private or public sector employer in the Province of PEI within the past two (2) years in that Allied Health classification group; and
• accept a 1.0 FTE position; and
• have not received a previous incentive.

Incentives 

• A one-time financial incentive of $10,000 is available for eligible Allied Health Professionals.

Is there a return-in-service commitment?

Yes, there is a 1,950 working hours return-in-service agreement that must be signed by the applicant and the employer prior to the commencement of work.

Are these incentives taxable?

Yes, all financial incentives offered by the Department of Health and Wellness are taxable. As such, Canada Revenue Agency rules apply to incentive payments.

What high-demand vacancies exist?

These financial only apply to positions designated by Health PEI as hard to recruit. Applicable postings will be clearly identified with incentive language.

Application Process

You can apply for high-demand Allied Health positions online at Jobs PEI (link is external). You will need to complete these steps to submit an on-line application:

1. Identify the competition number(s) for the position of interest;
2. Create a Jobs PEI account(link is external) using a valid email address and contact information;
3. Apply for Health career opportunities by competition number using your Jobs PEI account.

Contact

Contact the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat of PEI for more information about employment opportunities and the Allied Health Incentive Program.

Email: healthrecruiter@gov.pe.ca.