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Who can help with job search?

Below is a list of PEI sector/industry representatives who can offer information to job seekers and help them connect with employers. Most of the websites include a list of open positions related to that industry.


Atlantic Canada Aerospace and Defence Association

To explore the aerospace & defence sector, including job postings, career paths, and a PEI member directory.

Construction Association of PEI

To speak with a Human Resource representative in this field, call 902-368-3303.

Creative PEI

To explore careers in the creative industry.

PEI Agriculture Sector Council

PEI Agriculture Sector Council – To explore career options in agriculture on PEI, call 902–892-2591 or email info@peiagsc.ca.

PEI Aquaculture Alliance

For a list of job postings in aquaculture, visit www.aquaculturepei.com/employment-opportunities

PEI BioAlliance

To explore careers in Bioscience, contact Vivian Beer at 902-367-4400 or email vivian@peibioalliance.com Visit www.peibioalliance.com

PEI Trucking Sector Council

To explore careers in trucking, call 902-566-5563 or email info@peitsc.ca Visit www.peitsc.ca

Tourism Industry Association of PEI

To explore careers in tourism, call 902–566–5008. Visit www.tiapei.pe.ca and www.choosetourism.ca for lists of resources for employers, training and education, a job board, and more.


Below is a list of community resources and services to help job seekers find work and employers find the right staff.

Achieving Success through Community ENgagement & Development (ASCEND)

ASCEND – PEI program and contact Join Ascend.

Autism@Work

A federally funded initiative that helps people on the autism spectrum explore their strengths, connect with meaningful careers, and supports employers in building welcoming and supportive workplaces.

Better Business Bureau® (BBB) – The red flags of employment scams

Learn about employment scams.

Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE)

is a national member association for the supported employment sector

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)

Discover opportunities to join us as we pave way to a fully inclusive nation.

Career Bridges

Career Bridges is a 12-week vocational assessment and guidance program for people considering a career change or further training.

Career Development Services

Six locations across PEI help job seekers looking for work, changing careers, returning to the workforce, or exploring career and training opportunities.

Careerified

Career counselling for young adults and teens.

Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship

Educational programming and events, co-working space, funding, and mentorship to empower the next generation of successful entrepreneurs across all fields of study at the University of Prince Edward Island.

Clubhouse programs – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) PEI Division

provide recovery-focused rehabilitation including employment supports for individuals who have experienced mental illness.

Community Connections Inc.

provides a range of employment, residential, and support services to adults with intellectual disabilities in East Prince.

Community Inclusions Ltd.

provides employment, residential, recreational, and vocational services to adults with intellectual challenges in western PEI.

Community Sector Network of PEI is a voice for non-profits across the Island

is an Island-wide resource for non-profits from the arts, environment, sport, social services, youth, health, animal welfare, education, and others.

Compassion First care Services:

Adult Day Programs, Youth Supports, Home Services, and more

Connection 2 Employment PEI

provides youth in the community with resources, information and skills to enhance their life and employment future.

East Prince Women’s Information Centre

is a resource, referral and training centre for women and gender diverse people of Prince County and Western Queens.

Empower 3D

Empower 3D is an innovative program that supports youth with disabilities in developing in-demand skills, earning industry-recognized certifications, and gaining meaningful, paid work experience in the manufacturing sector

ExploreABILITY Program, ResourceAbilities

Specifically designed for youth (ages 18 – 30) with disabilities who are unemployed or underemployed.

Harbourview Training Center Inc.

provides a broad range of support services to clients with an intellectual disability.

Holland College Office of Retention, Part-time Study & Career Services

Holland College Office of Retention, Part-time Study & Career Services

Immigrant & Refugee Services Association (IRSA PEI)

The employment support offered helps newcomers overcome employment barriers in their search for work.

Inclusions East Inc.

offers employment services such as needs assessment, case management, employment readiness, job search, and job coaching to individuals with an intellectual disability in Kings County.

Irving Oil

Our Customer Care team is hiring! Join Tanya and the team by applying

Job Bank

Canada’s job listing website that also provide employment information for PEI.

John Howard Society

works with people at risk and/or those who have come into conflict with the law to help find stable housing, employment, and develop life skills.

Learning Disabilities Association of PEI (LDAPEI)

offers advice and support for parents of children with diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disabilities or difficulties. Certified teachers provide tutoring in reading/spelling and math.

Mi’kmaq Confederacy of PEI Employment Services

provides and administers employment-based programs and services to all Indigenous people living on PEI including Status and non-Status First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples residing on and off reserve.

National Veterans Employment Strategy

is aimed at improving employment opportunities for Veterans in Canada.

Native Council of Prince Edward Island

offers a wide variety of programs/supports for addictions, families, justice, youth, elders, and more.

Neil Squire – Creative Employment Options

helps people with disabilities get job ready and land the job they want.

Office to Advance Women Apprentices

assists in enhancing employment outcomes for women in underrepresented skilled trades.

Passport to Employment

is designed for Island workers ages 55 to 64 who wish to re-enter the workforce.

PEI Connectors

offers support to businesses owned and operated by immigrant entrepreneurs and connects job-seekers, new Islanders and new graduates to business and community leaders.

PEI Department of Education and Early Years

develops and delivers high quality programs and curriculum in English and French to Island children from birth to Grade 12.

PEI Employment Standards

enforces the rights and obligations of employers and employees.

PEI Reach Foundation

provides a safe, secure environment for youth with mental health and addiction challenges who have completed a treatment program.

PERCÉ ÎPÉ

helps PEI bilingual students find summer employment in their field of study on PEI.

Public Service of Canada, The

offers programs for university, college and high school students and graduates.

ResourceAbilities

offers assistance with career decision making, career counselling, skills enhancement, and job search techniques for people with disabilities.

Skilling Up: Get Skilled. Get Certified. Find a Job.

Skills Canada PEI

promote training and careers in trades and technology to Island students.

SkillsPEI

offers programs and services for job seekers, employers, and organizations.

Spinal Cord Injury PEI

offers programs and services to people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities.

Stars for Life Foundation for Autism

is committed to creating a quality of life for young people with autism spectrum disorder, fully included in their community; with a commitment to continued education, life and job skills training, and inclusion.

Study & Stay PEI

supports international students at Collège de l’Île, Holland College, and the University of Prince Edward Island who want to live, work and stay on PEI after they graduate.

Team Food Island

supports marginalized individuals by offering programs that provide skill development and personal growth

The Adventure Group

supports marginalized individuals by offering programs that provide skill development and personal growth

Trade HERizons

is a career exploration and college preparation program for women and gender-diverse people focusing on exposure to trades and technology careers.

Tremploy, Inc.

provides vocational training and support services to adults who have an intellectual disability in Queens county.

UPEI Career Services

helps UPEI students with job search strategies.

Where to find names of PEI employers

links to organizations that list employers.

WorkPEI.ca

is a job posting website that brings together job seekers and employers under an online destination.

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