by Gloria Welton Reem Sicoe is the welcoming person you see when walking into the Immigrant and Refugee Services Association (IRSA) office in Charlottetown. She recently talked about how she got into her present job at IRSA during a virtual conference meant to help those looking for work on PEI. As an Office Administrator, she is responsible for administrative duties, ... [Read More...]
What is the role, purpose, and traits of a Human Resource professional?
by Gloria Welton Dianne Griffin, Human Resources Generalist for Action Aero, talked to newcomers to PEI during Alternative Career Week about the role and purpose of the Human Resources profession. This field has seen growth over the years as more PEI companies seek human resource supports to help recruit and retain staff. Dianne has worked in this profession for ... [Read More...]
Connecting job seekers with employment opportunities
by Heidi Riley Integrated Staffing, a staffing agency with offices across Atlantic Canada, recently opened an office in Charlottetown. “There is a current labour shortage on the Island and businesses are flocking to us to help fill their vacancies. We have the ability to offer a variety of work opportunities to job seekers with a variety of backgrounds and skill ... [Read More...]
XMC Sponsorship and Experiential Marketing
by Heidi Riley XMC provides field marketing, online marketing, event staffing and sponsorship marketing programs for more than 35 companies. This company works with clients to create and execute marketing campaigns supported by proprietary business tools and analytics. The XMC Group of Companies has five main business units: strategy, execution, staffing, promo items, and ... [Read More...]
Grant Thornton – Charlottetown, Summerside, and Montague
by Stacy Dunn Grant Thornton is the largest Accounting firm providing Assurance, Tax and Advisory Services for PEI. There are approximately 75 employees on the Island, Every year, Grant Thornton hires students who wish to earn a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. This designation does not require a business degree, so students pursuing other degrees or ... [Read More...]