Tourism

APPS Integrated Security Solutions / Toursec

Island-wide

Northumberland Ferries Limited (NFL)

Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia

Stern’s Launderers and Dry Cleaners

Charlottetown

Typically, the industry provides 15,000 to 17,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal, and year-round jobs.

According to Tourism HR Canada, in May 2023 PEI had 7,900 full-time and part-time employees working in Tourism.

Prince Edward Island tourism employment accounted for 8.5 percent of all employment in the province. Food and beverage services was the largest employer in the sector, and recreation and entertainment had the highest unemployment rate.

According to the TIAPEI Workforce Action Plan from May 2022, looking over the horizon, tourism employment projections are very healthy, pointing to enormous gains in job opportunities by 2026, led by restaurants, conferences, and other hospitality businesses.

Categories of work include:

Accommodations: Housekeeping, front desk, general managers, and supervisors.
Food & Beverage Services: Servers, bartenders, line cooks, chefs, kitchen staff, front end workers, supervisors and managers
Travel Services: Visitor information counsellors and tour guides
Transportation: Ferry boat captains, airport, taxi drivers, and motor coach drivers
Recreation & Entertainment: Golf courses, bike rentals, outdoor adventures, and cultural events.