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Employment Program Staff

Jennifer Jeffrey

Jennifer Jeffrey
Employment Services Coordinator

(902) 628-6009 ext. 209
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Lisa Chaisson

Lisa Chaisson
Employment Counsellor

(902) 628-6009 ext. 205
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Amy MacLean

Amy MacLean
Employment Counsellor

(902) 628-6009 ext. 222
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Dandan Wang

Dandan Wang
Employment Counsellor

(902) 628-6009 ext. 201
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Services for Employers

Who We Are

The PEI ANC's Employment Assistance Service helps newcomers determine their career goals and develop plans of action.

This employment service has been assisting Island businesses fill their labour market gaps for over 10 years.

We have four qualified Employment Counsellors on staff

What We Do

We can help you meet your growing workforce needs by:

  • Referring qualified and motivated candidates
  • Providing on-the-job support to both employers and newcomer employees
  • Offering various workshops on hiring and integrating newcomers in the workplace

We prepare newcomers to Canada for the workplace by providing information and training on the following:

  • Resume writing
  • Interview skills
  • Job search and networking skills
  • Canadian workplace culture
  • Credential recognition processes

What Are the Advantages of Hiring Newcomers to Canada?

  • Workplaces are enriched by international experience and multi-lingual abilities
  • Hiring newcomers helps businesses respond to changing customers' needs
  • Hiring newcomers enhances business' public image.
  • Creating an effective, diverse work team increases productivity, hence a better bottom line
  • Newcomers have the skills and expertise to fill labour market gaps

Newcomers come from diverse occupational backgrounds, including:

  • Business / Finance
  • Administrative / Clerical
  • Customer Service / Retail Sales
  • Information Technology
  • Health Care
  • Tourism / Hospitality / Restaurants
  • Trades / Transport
  • Arts / Culture
  • Education / Social Services
  • Science / Research
  • Manufacturing / General Labour