PEI is Canada’s Food Island
The Island has a proud tradition of offering only the best products from the land and sea, sustainably produced in a quality environment, harvested and processed with care. Our business community is committed to innovative and value-added approaches to our traditional and primary sectors.
Agriculture
The land here is rich, producing a bounty of fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products. As a result, we are a choice food-processing location known for high food safety standards and innovation.
Seafood
The waters that surround us teem with lobster, fish and other shellfish. Ask almost anyone in the world where the best mussels and oysters come from, and they will tell you: Prince Edward Island.
Aerospace
Prince Edward Island is a complete aerospace location with specific strengths and opportunities in maintenance, repair, overhaul, auto-structure repair, and commercial pilot training.
Bioscience
Prince Edward Island offers a vibrant and innovative community for research, development and commercialization of bioactive-based human, animal, and fish health and nutrition products. Since 2005, this sector has more than tripled in size.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing is a large contributor to all areas of the PEI economy. Our Island companies produce a range of goods such as packaging materials, live-bottom trailers, and wood products.
OceanTech & Marine
In less than five years, PEI has grown its advanced marine technology sector with a focus on shipbuilding and repair, energy, oil and gas, and the workboat sub-sectors.
Renewable Energy & Cleantech
Known as the Green Province, Prince Edward Island has established itself as a North American leader in wind energy and is positioned for leadership in emerging renewable energies.
Tourism
Our small island of just over 155,000 residents welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors every year.
Let’s talk about opportunities
E-mail healthrecruiter@gov.pe.ca or call 902-620-3874
