submitted by Krista McKeeman, Executive Adminstrative Assitant/Project Officer, Rural Action Centre - CBDC East The oyster industry in PEI is growing in leaps and bounds and contributes significantly to the Island economy. PEI oysters are marketed heavily in Canada and the United States but are also finding their way to the table in many countries in the global ... [Read More...]
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Hiring practices
Contact Company Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Tignish Jobs: Casual employment and Bilingual Client Service Representative Casual work, which is a 90-day employment opportunity, requires a high school diploma, the ability to use computer systems, client service experience, and effective communication skills. Jobs start at different times throughout the calendar year ... [Read More...]
Atlantic Aqua Farms – Hiring practices
Contact Company Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd., Orwell Jobs: Graders, Mussel Sockers, Strippers, Packers, Baggers, Equipment Operators, Fork Lift Drivers, Maintenance Workers at the processing facility and Deckhands on shellfish farm boats. Atlantic Aqua Farms Ltd. offers year-round employment opportunities at the processing plant and seasonal employment on their ... [Read More...]
Aquaculture industry is becoming a magnet for women seeking full-time, year-round employment
by Paula MacKinnon, Policy/Communications with PEI Aquaculture Alliance A recent economic impact assessment conducted for the PEI Aquaculture Alliance measured the total economic impact of the PEI Aquaculture industry and delivered impressive statistics on its scope and value. The total economic value of PEI Aquaculture is estimated as being in excess of $230 million ... [Read More...]
PEI Oyster Industry
More than 1,000 fishers and aquaculturists are involved in the oyster industry. The Island industry is unique in that the oyster harvest comes from the public fishery and from a new and developing cultured oyster industry. PEI is the second largest oyster-producing province in Canada and the largest oyster producer in Atlantic Canada. Most of the oysters are harvested ... [Read More...]