THE EMPLOYMENT JOURNEY
PEI Job News You Can use
PEI’s aquaculture and fisheries industries offer job opportunities in many communities across PEI, and they are looking to hire people for a variety of roles. Most jobs at seafood processing plants start in April or May, but most aquaculture plants are open year-round. Apply as soon as possible! The Employment Journey on PEI contacted several …
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Industry/Sector Aquaculture Food Processing
Attending the UPEI Summer Job and Career Fair will give you a chance to meet with an employer in person, make a great first impression, and find out if you could be a fit with their organization. Make sure to bring copies of your updated resumé, and dress for success. For more information, visit www.upei.ca/exed/students/career-fair …
by Heidi Riley The Charlottetown Farmers Market is a hub for the community and for local businesses. About 60 vendors sell their products there year-round, and that number rises to 90 in the summer months. The Market is open year-round on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays in July …
by Heidi Riley Tourism employers are beginning to ramp up their hiring. Keep in mind that working in tourism isn’t just about summer jobs for students. There are opportunities for everyone, including part-time, full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions. Attending a job fair is a great way to connect with employers who are hiring. Check out …
by Heidi Riley BGC, formerly known as Boys and Girls Club, is a national organization with over 600 club locations across Canada. “The benefit of being a national organization is having access to resources such as the Model for Success, the foundational program structure we use nationally,” says Jordan McCarron, Program Manager. “It is built …
by Heidi Riley Island Nature Trust (INT) acquires and protects ecologically sensitive land on PEI, such as wetlands and old growth hardwood forest. They also monitor and advocate for the coastal ecosystems and species at risk outside the National Park. They monitor beaches for piping plovers and bank swallows and they monitor species at risk …
by Gloria Welton Building a community-first system of care is the aim of the PEI government’s Mental Health & Addictions strategy. The goal is for Islanders to receive the care they need, when they need it, in the most appropriate setting as close to home as possible. Thane MacEwen is the Director of Mental Health …
by Heidi Riley The Upper Room Hospitality Ministry (URHM) is a non-denominational organization focused on serving the community. They address food insecurity by providing a food bank and a soup kitchen, and act as an association for other food banks across PEI. They rely heavily on donations of both food and funds. “We provide on-going …
Holland College’s Pathways to College & Workplace Success program gives individuals an opportunity to explore some courses and get work experience, support and guidance. Up to five credits earned in the Pathways to College and Workplace Success program may be transferable to other Holland College programs of choice. “This program will help graduates get a …
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Construction - Commercial
Construction - Residential
by Heidi Riley Red Shores Racetrack & Casino in Charlottetown and Red Shores at Summerside offer horse racing, gaming, and dining experiences. Red Shores is part of Atlantic Lottery Corporation, which has over 600 employees in all four Atlantic provinces. Red Shores employs more than 250 people on PEI. Employment opportunities “Our recruitment needs change …
by Heidi Riley The Mount in Charlottetown offers independent living, nursing care, and community care. They are looking for volunteers to engage with the residents, who are seniors. Volunteer opportunities Volunteer benefits Bursary for high school students The Mount is registered under the PEI Community Service Bursary Program. Come help pay for your tuition and …
by Heidi Riley Relay for Life is an annual national fundraising event which supports cancer survivors and their families, education, advocacy, awareness, and continued research. During the event, participants walk laps with their team, enjoy activities and entertainment, celebrate cancer survivors in their community, and remember those lost to this terrible disease. “Over the years, …
by Stacy Dunn Merck Animal Health recently hosted a job fair in Charlottetown. This company, formerly known as Elanco Animal Health Incorporated, helps aquaculture producers and conservationists cultivate and maintain healthy and sustainable aquatic ecosystems. On PEI, Merck Animal Health currently employs 140 skilled workers. The manufacturing and quality facility in Charlottetown produces fish vaccines …
by Heidi Riley “The RCMP has more than 32,000 employees across the country, including police officers and civilians who support operations,” says Cst. Bonnie Hodder, the Pro-active Recruiter for RCMP on PEI. “RCMP Civilian Members, Public Service Employees, and RCMP Police Officers work closely together in most offices/detachments across the country.” Some civilian career opportunities …
submitted by Brigadoon Village Brigadoon Village is a non-profit year-round outdoor recreation facility, with job openings that give our team the chance to spend plenty of time outside during days full of fun, laughs, and making a huge difference. During the summer months, we run an overnight summer camp program for children and youth living …
by Heidi Riley Trinity Energy Group is one of the largest building envelope and energy efficiency companies in Atlantic Canada. Based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia, the company has recently expanded and has opened an office in Charlottetown. “We have purchased a building on 4th Street in Charlottetown, and we currently have seven employees working there,” …
by Heidi Riley APM Group includes a wide range of companies: Hiring needs APM MacLean does full-scale construction from start to finish, including design, planning, project management, and finishing. “We are on the hunt right now for a Construction Estimator, a Project Manager, and a Project Coordinator,” says Lilly Hayman, HR Manager. “Construction Estimator is …
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Finance/Real Estate/Leasing
Professional/Scientific/Technical
