Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security sector

Aerospace, Defence, Marine and Security sector on Prince Edward Island – Hiring practices

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The Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA) is a collaborative organization representing the interests of the aerospace, defence, and security industries in Atlantic Canada. ACADA is comprised of approximately 200 industry members and organizations across Atlantic Canada.

ACADA, is based in Halifax assists the Provincial Directors situated in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax and St . John’s.

“Most well-established companies on PEI are currently hiring,” says Allan Campbell, Provincial Director, Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association (ACADA). “The jobs are full-time, year round, pay well, and there are great benefit packages.”

CADA has about 150 members, and 16 of those companies are on PEI. “Companies are hiring for a range of jobs such as machinists, welders, CNC programmers, and operators. The industry is also looking for computer programmers and coders, electrical and mechanical engineers, and sales people.

Aerospace exports have been positive on a year-to-date basis through September, 2018 with engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing up 6.5 percent and aerospace product and parts manufacturing up 12.1 per cent according to the PEI Economic Update–2018.

Manufacturing, which includes aerospace, employed on averaging 6,700 people in May, 2019, according to WorkPEI Employment Analysis.

According to Innovation PEI, the aerospace and defence industry on PEI is thriving and enjoys many business advantages such as:

• A highly skilled and loyal workforce;
• A local aerospace training centre with programs that can be customized

According to the State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry 2019 Report, the aerospace industry ($31 billion in revenues***) and its value chain contributed over $20 billion in GDP and 160,000 jobs to the Canadian economy* (direct and indirect). The report indicated a positive year-over-year growth in revenue, GDP, and jobs.

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