Introduction to PEI
The Office of Immigration helps connect people with the resources to help build a career and a life on PEI.
Canada’s growing economy needs skilled labour in key and emerging industries, including:
- education
- STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- health care
- skilled trades
- defence and cybersecurity
- critical minerals
Canada is looking for skilled professionals from around the world to join Canada’s workforce. There are multiple pathways to help you make Canada your new home. Read more
Get Help to enter the Workforce on Prince Edward Island
Immigrant & Refugee Services Association PEI (IRSA PEI) works closely with employers across PEI to help them find qualified applicants to meet their labour market needs. Many newcomers are looking for work and are supported by IRSA employment services. Visit www.irsapei.ca/en/employment-assistance-service-for-newcomers
WorkSource Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that prepares and connects international students and graduates to the job market.
Devant offered services and supports to new post-secondary graduates, alumni, international students and newcomers across the country trying to navigate the Canadian hiring system.
Funding for Training
Atlantic Immigrant Career Loan Fund (AICLF) This fund provides internationally trained immigrants living in Atlantic Canada with financial support to complete training courses. AICLF may pay for: registration fees; licensing and examination fees; training, tuition fees, related text books or online resources; living expenses (during exams or a specific training); travel and accommodation expenses to complete exams and courses; and work tools.
Newcomers finding work, going to post-secondary, and starting a business on PEI
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