Once approved to hire an intern under DS4Y PEI an employer will commence the hiring process. The employer is free to hire the intern they feel will best serve their needs, but they must meet the following criteria:
To be considered for a DS4Y PEI intern opportunity the employer must provide SkillsPEI with;
Through the DS4Y PEI funding, Skills PEI will provide the IHO with a maximum of $21,500 per intern in salary funds, understood to be 75% of the intern’s total salary.
SkillsPEI will also provide 'Digital Workplace Skills Training' to be completed during the internship. This will be supported at no cost to the IHO, although the IHO must agree to allow the intern to particpate.
Skills PEI will now support applications on a first come, first served basis until program funds are committed.
Induction into the Atlantic Agricultural Hall of Fame is a way of recognizing the contribution of an individual to the development of a specific commodity, a farm organization, the farm community, or to the enhancement of the agricultural industry in Atlantic Canada.
Farmers, those people involved in farm and rural organizations, business persons, Agrologists and scientists are all eligible for induction.
To be considered, an individual must be nominated by a member rural or agricultural organization.
Nominations will be accepted until June 1 of each year. A selection committee, established in each province, reviews the nominations and selects an individual to be honoured in that province each year. The remaining nominations will be carried forward for consideration in each of the subsequent five years pending approval of the nominating organization.
Our National Workforce Strategic Plan aims to address some of the most pressing labour issues in Canadian agriculture and agri-food. Want to support this work and raise awareness about the plan? Download our supporter badge – you can display it on your website or promote it over social media.
Welcome to Giv'HER the Gears!
Come join us at Green Diamond Equipment - Summerside, PE .
Join us for the Rabbit session(level 2) on Thursday, February 13th at Green Diamond, Summerside if you have advanced knowledge on tractor, gps, safety training, etc. This hands-on training program empowers women in agriculture by teaching them how to safely and confidently operate tractors & machinery. The workshop provides a supportive and safe environment for women to advance their exsisting knowledge on tractor maintenance, safety, and operation, while encouraging practical interaction with your peers. Providing women an inclusive environment for training to support them in upskilling in agriculture.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow women in agriculture. See you there!
This event has limited tickets- register now!
Welcome to Giv'HER the Gears!
Come join us at Green Diamond Equipment - Summerside, PE .
Join us for the Turtle session(level 1) on Wednesday, February 12th at Green Diamond, Summerside if you have general knowledge on tractor, gps, safety training, etc. This hands-on training program empowers women in agriculture by teaching them how to safely and confidently operate tractors & machinery. The workshop provides a supportive and safe environment for women to learn tractor maintenance, safety, and operation, while encouraging practical interaction with your peers. Providing women an inclusive environment for training to support them in upskilling in agriculture.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow women in agriculture. See you there!
This event has limited tickets- register now!
Our Giv'HER the Gears, Rabbit Event will be held February 13th also at Green Diamond in Summerside for the more advanced.
February 28, 2025 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada
Strong economies invest in their workforce and the hard-working people that make them run. Resilient economies ensure that workers have the tools and supports they need to not only get ahead, but stay there.
That’s why, today, the government is increasing the federal minimum wage to $17.75 per hour on April 1, 2025—a 2.4% increase.
This increase will ensure salaries for workers in federally regulated private sectors are keeping pace with year-over-year cost of living increases and help Canadians working in part-time, temporary and low- or minimum-wage jobs earn more.
Employers will be required to adjust their payroll information accordingly to ensure that these employees are paid at least the new hourly wage starting April 1. Should the provincial or territorial minimum wage rate exceed the federal rate, employers must pay the higher of the two.
The PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee invites you to become a PEI Agricultural Ambassador and participate in this year’s Open Farm Day being celebrated across Atlantic Canada on Sunday, September 21st. This is your opportunity to showcase your farm to islanders, your products, your contribution to a vibrant culture and economy, and, most importantly, the pride you take in your profession. Let’s make it our responsibility as agriculture producers to make sure that every Islander understands the work, knowledge, skills, and investment (personal and financial) in building a strong farming business that provides consumers with the highest quality PEI grown agricultural products.
Building on the success of the past Open Farm Days, the Agriculture Awareness Committee is excited to offer a HYBRID delivery of this year’s event. You can choose to host an in-person open farm day taking place September 21, 2025 and/or participate in our virtual option.
Farms wanting to particiate in a virtual Open Farm Day will be chosen based on funding for pre-filmed videos of your farm and will be notified if chosen for a filming date in July. You will take the virtual audience on a tour of your farm while explaining and showing them a snapshot of your daily operations. Our staff will offer support by visiting your farm and looking after the filming/editing of the videos. We will be posting the pre-filmed videos on a joint Atlantic YouTube channel and our Facebook page on September 21st.
We are also looking for farms interested in hosting tours for Grade 3 classes the Friday before Open Farm Day (September 19th, 2025). This will entail hosting one or multiple grade 3 classes for a 30-45 minute tour.
Any questions about this year’s Open Farm Day can be sent to peiopenfarmday@gmail.com
If you are interested in participating in Open Farm Day please fill out the following registration form and return it no later than July 15th, 2025
To participate in PEI Open Farm Day, you must be a bonafide farmer/business and carry liability insurance. All applications are subject to PEI Agriculture Awareness Committee approval and site inspection.
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e-mail: peiopenfarmday@gmail.com
Mail: Farm Centre, 420 University Avenue, Suite 113, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7Z5
As part of Prince Edward Island's commitment to public safety for all road users, the Province is introducing mandatory entry-level training (MELT) for applicants seeking a commercial Class 1 driver’s license for the first time.
Effective August 5, 2024, Island residents applying for a Class 1 must complete a certified MELT program from a provincially licensed commercial driver training school before taking a Class 1 road test.
We have put registration on hold while we wait for an update.
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If you’re a high school or post-secondary student under 30, you could earn a bursary and gain valuable experience in some of PEI’s key industries this summer by taking a seasonal job in Seafood Processing, Agriculture or Aquaculture!
High school students (including this year’s grads) qualify for a bursary of $750 after working at least 250 hours for a participating employer, while post-secondary students qualify for a bursary of $1500 by working a minimum of 500 hours.
Step 1: Register for Team Food Island
Step 2: Use our website or scan job boards to find participating employers near you.
Step 3: Work the minimum required hours (250 for high school students, 500 for post-secondary students) without inexcusable absences.
Step 4: Your employer pays you your bursary directly at the end of your work term, and submits a claim to Team Food Island to split the cost.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 15TH
PEI Agriculture Sector Council
Extended Learning at Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture is excited to officially open registration for Future Farm: Precision Agriculture Training—a new industry-led program designed to prepare Canadians for careers in the fast-growing agricultural technology sector.
Dates:
Format: Hybrid (online synchronous/asynchronous + in-person workshop)
Duration: 4 weeks + 3 days
Location: Online and on-site at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus, Truro, NS
Tuition: $550/person
Highlights: