THE EMPLOYMENT JOURNEY
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submitted by the PEI Public Service Commission The PEI Public Service Commission (PSC) is creatively working to build a brighter future for the province through successfully staffing government departments and Health PEI. Their renewed energy helped the Government of Prince Edward Island earn sixth place on the 2024 Forbes list of Canada’s Best Employers. Recently, …
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 Ethan Paquet Career planning is a process that takes time and effort. Getting a head start on planning helps students, youth, and recent graduates explore their options, set and meet their goals, and ensure they are ready when the time comes to meet with employers and apply for summer jobs or part-time or full-time …
Have you applied to enter college or university? Congratulations on taking this step in your career. Now the next step could be looking into what free financial support is available to help with your tuition and expenses throughout the year. Many organizations, institutions, businesses, associations, foundations, and government programs offer scholarships, bursaries, awards, or grants …
There are a number of options for financial help while continuing with your education. SkillsPEI offers students a number of options to help with financial support while on their educational journey. To learn more, click here The provincial and federal governments offer student loans, grants, bursaries and awards. For an overview, click here Scholarships, awards, …
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) supports the well-being of Veterans and their families and promotes recognition and remembrance of the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace. VAC has approximately 4,100 employees. The head office is located in Charlottetown, PEI, and VAC offices are located in every …
by Heidi Riley The Veterans Review & Appeal Board (VRAB) provides hearings to ensure that Veterans, Armed Forces and RCMP members with service-related disabilities and their families receive the benefits they are entitled to. VRAB operates at arms-length from Veterans Affairs Canada. Values of the Board Accountability – VRAB is open and transparent so that …
by Heidi Riley Would you like to help students learn how to speak their second official language? Or are you a student wanting a summer experience while developing French language skills? ODYSSEY and Explore are programs funded by the Government of Canada which promote the learning of Canada’s two official languages through cultural exchange and …
by Heidi Riley CHANCES (Caring, Helping, And Nurturing Children Every Step) is a non-profit, charitable organization that exists to provide a range of child development and parent support services to children from 0 to 11 years and their families, particularly those experiencing additional life challenges. CHANCES Smart Start (Early Learning Programs) and Smart Play (School …
by Heidi Riley Dr. Trevor Jain is an Emergency Room Physician at the QEH in Charlottetown and is also the director of UPEI’s Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine program. He is also the physician lead for admissions to the new UPEI medical school. Dr. Jain started his career path at Acadia University by taking a …
by Gloria Welton The PEI Cleantech Academy recently hosted their second conference event in partnership with the Government of PEI, Holland College, UPEI, and Springboard Atlantic Inc. “Thanks to Springboard Atlantic this was a free event for the 160 attendees representing post-secondary institutions, communities, industry, organizations, and government,” says Sandra Moore, Director of PEI Cleantech …
by Heidi Riley “As Canada’s national police force, the RCMP offers a great chance to experience different parts of the country and different communities,” says Constable Bonnie Hodder, Proactive Recruiter for PEI. “You could go from outport Newfoundland to a big city in British Columbia to a northern community. The RCMP is a door to …
submitted by Doane Grant Thornton Looking to have a rewarding career fueled by opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive? Doane Grant Thornton may be the employer for you! Doane Grant Thornton LLP is a full-service accounting and business advisory Firm that focuses on providing assurance, tax, business advisory, and consultant insolvency services. There are approximately …
by Heidi Riley Immigrant & Refugee Services Association (IRSA PEI) provides short-term settlement services and long-term inclusion to the international community that has settled on PEI. The main offices in Charlottetown and Summerside provide services Island-wide. Their mission is to be welcoming and inclusive, bring diverse communities together, and empower newcomers to build a future …
by Gloria Welton Leslie Warren, Director of Acute and Complex Care for Mental Health and Addictions, says her own personal career journey in the mental health and addictions field has been very rewarding. “Looking back, I never would have thought that my whole career would have been in this field, but I could not imagine …
by Gloria Welton Lorna Hutt, Director of Community Programs for Mental Health and Addictions with Health PEI, recently gave The Employment Journey staff great insight into why careers in this field are vast, rewarding, and always evolving. Lorna oversees the community mental health and substance use programs in community health facilities across the province. The …
by Heidi Riley The Women’s Institute of Prince Edward Island (WI) is a provincial, national, and international organization that is more than 100 years old. There are branches across Canada and around the world. On PEI, there are over 70 branches, with up to 1,000 members. “The WI is a group of women helping women,” …
by Heidi Riley At the Atlantic Economic Council conference, held in Charlottetown in November, David McNally, Founder & CEO of Agyle Intelligence, shared insights and strategies on how his company is driving growth through productivity improvements within the organizations he works with. Agyle Intelligence is a software company based in Mount Stewart, PEI. “Born and …
by Heidi Riley The Black Cultural Society of PEI is a not-for-profit organization that was established on PEI nine years ago. Before 2021, the organization was solely mandated to raise awareness of Black culture. Since then, they have branched into supporting PEI’s Black community through service navigation, advocacy, community building and community development. “We are …
by Heidi Riley BIOVECTRA is a global biotech and pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization. It specializes in clinical-to-commercial scale production capabilities for biologics, small molecules, bioreagents, lipids, pDNA, mRNA and LNP manufacturing. The company has four facilities in Charlottetown and two in Nova Scotia, with more than 650 employees in those two provinces. Earlier …
by Heidi Riley There are more than 200 Government of Canada agencies and departments across Canada. On PEI, Veteran’s Affairs Canada is the biggest federal employer. Other federal agencies operating on the Island include Canada Revenue Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Service …
by Heidi Riley Prince County Hospital in Summerside is the second largest acute care hospital in the province. The 110-bed facility provides emergency, inpatient and ambulatory care services. “Approximately 800 staff work at this hospital,” says Rob Philpott, Administrator of the Prince County Hospital (PCH). “It’s a great organization with a tremendous team.” Departments specific …
