Prince Edward Island (PEI) is the smallest of the eastern provinces. It has economic and job opportunities in industries such as aerospace, bioscience, renewable energy information technology and video game development. PEI is a friendly province where you and your family can enjoy living and working in a peaceful setting. It offers low crime rates, an excellent school system and lower costs for housing than many other parts of Canada.
Settlement in Prince Edward Island
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General
- P.E.I.-Newcomers’ Guide – A guide to settling in P.E.I. developed by the provincial government.
- Welcome to Canada: Publications for Newcomers – Publications by the Government of Canada to help you know what to expect in your first few weeks of coming to Canada.
- Francophone Immigration: Information on immigrating to Canada as a French Speaker
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Government Services
- Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program – The PEI PNP is an immigration program that allows the province to play an active role in selecting skilled immigrants to meet specific economic and labour market needs.
- Citizenship and Immigration Canada – Information for immigrants, refugees and visitors to Canada. Includes employment authorization, immigration applications, sponsorship and services available to newcomers.
- Service Canada: Services for Newcomers to Canada – Information about Government services for newcomers to Canada from acquiring personal documents to employment and raising a family.
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Health Care
Prince Edward Island Department of Health and Wellness – Prince Edward Island governmental site explaining how to obtain provincial health insurance and services.
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Housing
- P.E.I Association For Newcomers to Canada-Renting a Home – This government site provides information about the province’s main cities and towns, and links to the best sites to find rental properties, properties for sale, and storage facilities.
- Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Canada’s national housing agency. Information on buying a home, renting a home, mortgages, maintaining a home, safety in the home, renovations, and more.
- Canadian Real Estate Association’s Multiple Listing Service – Property information from realtors across Canada.
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Legal
- Canadian Citizenship & Immigration Resource Center – Immigration law site features information on Canadian immigration and Canada employment placement services and visas.
- Canadian Human Rights Commission – Promotes knowledge of human rights in Canada, and to encourage people to follow principles of equality. To help reduce barriers to equality in employment and access to services.
- Justice Laws Website – Online source of the consolidated Acts and regulations of Canada.
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Transportation
- Service Canada: Driver’s Licence – Links to each province’s driver’s licence information page.
- Public Transit Systems in P.E.I. – Links to PEI cities’ public transit websites.
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Cultural
- Tourism P.E.I. – History, culture, and heritage of Prince Edward Island.
- Government of Canada: Arts, Culture and Heritage – Learn about the vibrant people and cultural industries that contribute to the creation of a Canadian cultural identity.
Education in Prince Edward Island
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International Credentials
- Canadian Information Centre For International Credentials – Collects, organizes and distributes information in regards to recognition of educational and occupational qualifications. It does not grant or assess qualifications, but rather promotes and provides information in this area.
- World Education Services – Established in 1974, WES is a not-for-profit organization specializing in foreign credential evaluation. Their major purpose is to facilitate the integration of internationally educated individuals into the employment and education environment of their newly adopted country.
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Language
- English Language Training for Newcomers to PEI – Permanent Residents of Canada, currently residing in PEI, are entitled to attend an adult education program designed to provide Basic English language training to newcomers. Free for permanent residents.
- Canadian Language Benchmarks – The Learner Gateway for the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBs) provides an overview of Canada’s national language assessment system.
- CELPIP – Designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada for those applying to immigrate to Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers Class, Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Trades Program, and under various Provincial Nominee Programs.
- IELTS – IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by 7000 organizations worldwide.
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College and University
- StudyinCanada.com – Comprehensive listing of universities and colleges in Canada. Also contains scholarship and career information as well as virtual tours of selected schools.
- CanLearn – CanLearn provides Canadians with the information and services they need to decide what and where to study and how to cover the costs. The site aims to provide all the necessary resources (from interactive planning tools to information about savings programs, student loans, and scholarships) to Canadians facing important decisions when saving for, selecting and financing their post-secondary education. This is a Government of Canada site.
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Daycare, Primary and Secondary Schools
- PEI Early Learning Centres and Child Care – A directory of licensed early childhood programs, and the child care subsidy program.
- PEI Public Schools – Information about PEI’s public schools and school districts.
- Daycare Bear: The Canadian Childcare Providers Information Network – Listings of childcare providers across Canada.
Employment in Prince Edward Island
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Government Services
- Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) – Government of Canada’s website helping foreign-trained workers succeed in Canada. It provides valuable information for newcomers, persons planning to immigrate to and work in Canada, employers and various FCRO partners such as regulatory bodies and immigrant serving organizations.
- Working in Canada – Government of Canada’s site providing employment information for newcomers to Canada. Find out about jobs, wages, qualifications, and what you need to to before and after arriving in Canada.
- Employment for Newcomers to Canada – Lists benefits, programs, and services available to newcomers seeking employment.
- Service Canada: Social Insurance Number – how to obtain a Social Insurance Number–you must have a SIN to work legally in Canada.
- Canadian Labour Market Information – General and detailed information on local labour markets across Canada, including monthly bulletins for each province.
- National Occupational Classification & Career Handbook – Since its introduction in 1992, the National Occupational Classification system continues to be the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada. The NOC is used daily by thousands of people to understand the jobs found throughout Canada’s labor market.
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Vocational Services
- Employment Assistance Service for Newcomers – The Employment Assistance Service helps newcomers to Canada overcome barriers in their search for work. The service helps newcomers learn the skills to find employment.
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Self-employment
- PEI.–Self Employment – Advice about self-employment from the provincial government. Includes links to community services for entrepreneurs.
- Canada Business–Services for Entrepreneurs – Provides information and support to develop your ideas and business plan, registering your business name, buying and financing a business, and various checklists and guides.
- Strategic Canada’s Business and Consumer Site – Timely business and consumer information: start a business and explore new markets, research trade and investment data by product or industry, keep up with technological innovation, access a library of consumer information.
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Trades
- Red Seal Trades – List of trades that fall under the Red Seal Program-a program maintaining the standard of excellence for skilled trades across the country.
- PEI Apprenticeship, Training and Certification – Provides information on working in the trades in PEI.
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Job Search Websites
- PEI Job Link – PEI’s most comprehensive career information portal on our emerging sectors. As a job seeker, you will find the latest job offerings by expanding local companies and have first access to companies moving to the province.
- Job Bank – Job Search, Job Match, Job Alert, Résumé Builder and Career Navigator tools are available, as well as a Training and Careers section that will help you identify career options. Also discover the latest trends, employment prospects and salary ranges of skilled trades and occupations. (A Government of Canada Site).
- Public Service Commission of Canada – The Public Service of Canada offers a wide variety of employment opportunities in many fields and areas of specialization.
- PEI Public Service – Search for careers in the provincial public service.
- Workopolis – One of Canada’s biggest job sites.
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Professional Associations
Canadian Professional Organizations of Canada– Comprehensive list of professional associations in Canada.