Professional / Scientific / Technical Services on Prince Edward Island – Company hiring practices
- BDO Canada LLP, Charlottetown and Summerside
- Cox & Palmer, Island-wide
- East Coast Accounting Services, Charlottetown
- Fitzpatrick & Company, Charlottetown
- Grant Thornton – Charlottetown, Summerside, and Montague
- Next Level Group, Charlottetown
- Timeless Veterinary Systems, Charlottetown
- TriTri.World, Charlottetown
- VetNOW, Charlottetown
- XMC Sponsorship and Experiential Marketing, Island-wide
Sample jobs & facts
This sector covers a broad range of careers, including:
- Legal Services
- Accounting
- Insurance brokers
- Tax Preparation
- Bookkeeping
- Payroll
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Design
- Computer Systems
- Human Resources
- Translation and Interpretation Services
- Veterinary Services
- Management
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Building Inspection Services
- Interior Design Services
- Research and Development in Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences
- Advertising Agencies
- Public Relations Services
- Market Research
According to statistics from WorkPEI Employment Analysis, 4,800 people were employed in this sector in May, 2022.
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Lawyer profession
- about 250 lawyers work on PEI
- 24% work in small firms of two to four lawyers; 60% work in larger firms
- 70% of lawyers are under 45 years of age
- almost half of law school graduates are women.
For more information, contact The Law Society of PEI: www.lawsocietypei.ca.
Accountant profession
The Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation emerged from the belief that Canada needs a single, unified accounting profession. All 40 of the accounting bodies in Canada have now either unified or are participating in discussions to unite under the CPA banner.
For more information on Chartered Professional Accountants of Prince Edward Island, call 902-894-4290. Visit www.cpapei.ca.
Architect profession
- About 26 Architects are employed at about eight PEI architectural firms on PEI.
- Jobs at architectural businesses: Architects, Interior Designers, Architectural Technologists, Student Interns, Receptionists.
- The closest school is Dalhousie University School of Architecture. Students need at least two years of university in any discipline before applying to a school of architecture. After completing the four-year program, graduates work under the supervision of a registered architect for three years, and then write professional exams.
For more information, visit the Architects Association of PEI: www.aapei.com.
Engineering profession
- About 475 Professional Engineers and about 75 Engineers in Training are registered with Engineers PEI. Half of those Professional Engineers do not live on PEI.
- Engineering specializations: Mechanical Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers.
- Most demand is for senior positions with five to 10 years of experience who can jump right into a project without a lot of mentoring or additional training.
- Women hold eight to 10 percent of engineering jobs in Canada.
Engineers PEI is the governing body for Engineers in the province. For more information, visit www.engineerspei.com.
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