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Prince Edward Island

PEI PNP — Provincial Nominee Program

70
/ 100
MEDIUM
Opportunity Score
  • + EE with high CRS (514) — strong profile required
  • + Active provincial PNP with recent draws
  • + 3 LMIA-approved job(s) in the province

The Birthplace of Confederation

Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest and most densely populated province, famous for its red soil, beaches and Anne of Green Gables. It has a strong agricultural tradition and growing aerospace and food processing sectors.

Official government website
Location
Gulf of St. Lawrence, off the coasts of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Connected to the mainland by the Confederation Bridge.
Demographics
Population: 170,000
Capital: Charlottetown
Key Sectors
Agriculture & Food Processing Seafood & Aquaculture Tourism & Hospitality Healthcare Aerospace Trade & Services
Economy

Agriculture (PEI is Canada's largest potato producer), lobster and seafood, tourism and a growing aerospace sector. Charlottetown is the smallest provincial capital in Canada.

History

Called Abegweit ("land cradled on the waves") by the Mi'kmaq, PEI was claimed for France in 1534 by Jacques Cartier. It became a British colony in 1763 and joined Confederation in 1873, making it the seventh province.

Latest Immigration News

CIC News — PEI 15/05
Prince Edward Island Archives logs four years worth of document requests in four months, as Americans rush for Canadian passports
CIC News 15/05
Prince Edward Island Archives logs four years worth of document requests in four months, as Americans rush for Canadian passports
cicnews.com 15/05
Prince Edward Island Archives logs four years worth of document requests in four months, as Americans rush for Canadian passports
CIC News — PEI 13/05
Prince Edward Island designates new employers for the Atlantic Immigration Program
CIC News — PEI 13/05
Prince Edward Island invites more skilled workers
CIC News — PEI 13/05
McMaster and PEI launch program for internationally-trained physicians
CIC News — PEI 13/05
Canada increases settlement funds for Atlantic Immigration Program
CIC News — PEI 13/05
Prince Edward Island issues invitations for provincial immigration
CIC News — PEI 13/05
Prince Edward Island PNP invites international graduates in surprise draw
CIC News — PEI 13/05
Prince Edward Island holds largest immigration draw of the year
CIC News — PEI 13/05
PEI holds second surprise draw of the year, broadens eligibility criteria
irsapei.ca 09/05
Newcomer Settlement Services - Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI
irsapei.ca 09/05
Employment Resources for Newcomers - Immigrant and Refugee Services Association PEI
CIC News — PEI 07/05
Prince Edward Island continues to prioritize international graduates in latest immigration draw
CIC News — PEI 07/05
Prince Edward Island holds second-largest draw of 2026

PNP Streams

Express Entry (PEI)
OPEN
TEER 0–3CLB 7+Active EE profile

Prioritizes those already working in PEI. PGWP from an institution outside PEI: 9 continuous months + 4 months remaining on WP.

⚠ Nomination adds +600 pts to the federal CRS

Skilled Worker (in PEI)
OPEN
TEER 0–3CLB 4+Age 18–59Job offer

Valid Canadian work permit. 2 years experience (last 5). Min. 2-year post-secondary. CLB 4 via test or employer sign-off.

Skilled Worker (outside Canada)
OPEN
TEER 0–3CLB 4+Age 18–59

For candidates outside Canada. Employer must obtain prior authorization from the Office before issuing a job offer.

Critical Worker
OPEN
TEER 4–5CLB 4 (test)Age 18–59High school

Must be in Canada with a valid work permit. 6 continuous months with a PEI employer + 2 years total experience. CLB 4 by test (sign-off not accepted).

⚠ NOC 73300 (truck drivers): 12 months long-haul required

International Graduate
OPEN
TEER 0–5Valid PGWPAge 18–59

Graduation from a public PEI institution. TEER 0–3: employer sign-off. TEER 4–5: CLB 4 by test.

Occupations in Demand
OPEN
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8 specific NOCs (health, transport, construction, food). 1 year experience. CLB 4 by test. Permanent job offer.

Intermediate Experience
OPEN
TEER 4 onlyCLB 4 (test)Age 18–59

Min. 6 months of Canadian experience on a work permit with LMIA. TEER 4 only — TEER 5 not accepted.

Labour Impact: Skilled Worker
OPEN
Job offerTEER 0–3CLB 6+

For skilled workers with a permanent full-time job offer from a PEI employer in a TEER 0–3 occupation. Requires 1 year of relevant work experience and CLB 6+. One of PEI's main immigration pathways for workers outside C…

Business Impact: Work Permit
OPEN
BusinessPEI work permitCLB 6+

For entrepreneurs already in PEI on a work permit who are operating or establishing a business on the Island. Requires a minimum of 2 years of business management experience, proof of active business operations, and a m…

Draws — Prince Edward Island

Date Stream / Program Score Invitations
16/04/2026 Labour Impact + PEI Express Entry 127
20/03/2026 Labour Impact + PEI Express Entry 101
19/02/2026 Labour Impact + PEI Express Entry 109
15/01/2026 Labour Impact + PEI Express Entry 26

The PEIPNP operates through an EOI pool with periodic selections. Some streams publish a minimum EOI score; others only disclose the number of invitations.

Stream Status Requirements Description
Express Entry (PEI) OPEN
TEER 0–3CLB 7+Active EE profile

Prioritizes those already working in PEI. PGWP from an institution outside PEI: 9 continuous months + 4 months remaining on WP.

⚠ Nomination adds +600 pts to the federal CRS
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Skilled Worker (in PEI) OPEN
TEER 0–3CLB 4+Age 18–59Job offer

Valid Canadian work permit. 2 years experience (last 5). Min. 2-year post-secondary. CLB 4 via test or employer sign-off.

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Skilled Worker (outside Canada) OPEN
TEER 0–3CLB 4+Age 18–59

For candidates outside Canada. Employer must obtain prior authorization from the Office before issuing a job offer.

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Critical Worker OPEN
TEER 4–5CLB 4 (test)Age 18–59High school

Must be in Canada with a valid work permit. 6 continuous months with a PEI employer + 2 years total experience. CLB 4 by test (si…

⚠ NOC 73300 (truck drivers): 12 months long-haul required
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International Graduate OPEN
TEER 0–5Valid PGWPAge 18–59

Graduation from a public PEI institution. TEER 0–3: employer sign-off. TEER 4–5: CLB 4 by test.

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Occupations in Demand OPEN
3310273300751106531095109751019414094141

8 specific NOCs (health, transport, construction, food). 1 year experience. CLB 4 by test. Permanent job offer.

View
Intermediate Experience OPEN
TEER 4 onlyCLB 4 (test)Age 18–59

Min. 6 months of Canadian experience on a work permit with LMIA. TEER 4 only — TEER 5 not accepted.

View
Labour Impact: Skilled Worker OPEN
Job offerTEER 0–3CLB 6+

For skilled workers with a permanent full-time job offer from a PEI employer in a TEER 0–3 occupation. Requires 1 year of relevan…

View
Business Impact: Work Permit OPEN
BusinessPEI work permitCLB 6+

For entrepreneurs already in PEI on a work permit who are operating or establishing a business on the Island. Requires a minimum …

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Jobs in Prince Edward Island

sales supervisor - retail
Cadiesbeauty Inc.
Charlottetown (PE)
$22.00 hourly
19/02/2026
LMIA
greenhouse worker
Atlantic Grown Organics
Kensington (PE)
$17.00 hourly
27/01/2026
LMIA
greenhouse supervisor
Atlantic Grown Organics
Kensington (PE)
$26.39 hourly
19/02/2026
LMIA
auto detailer
Charlottetown Auto Repair
Charlottetown (PE)
$18.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
15/05/2026
Foreign Work
cleaner, light duty
COWS Inc.
Cavendish (PE)
$19.25 hourly
14/05/2026
Foreign Work
light duty cleaner
COWS Inc.
Cavendish (PE)
$19.25 hourly
14/05/2026
Foreign Work
food service counter attendant
BOOMburger Inc
Charlottetown (PE)
$17.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
14/05/2026
Foreign Work
bookstore clerk - retail
Site of Lucy Maud Montgomery Cavendish Home
Mayfield (PE)
$18.00 hourly
14/05/2026
Foreign Work
casino cashier
Red Shores Charlottetown
Charlottetown (PE)
$17.60 hourly
14/05/2026
Foreign Work
early childhood educator (ece) - level 2
Shining Stars Childcare Centre
Stratford (PE)
$22.19 hourly
14/05/2026
Foreign Work
hotel maintenance helper
Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Charlottetown
Charlottetown (PE)
$20.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
14/05/2026
Foreign Work
mechanic, tractor
Burns Machinery Repair
Hazelbrook (PE)
$23.00 to $38.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
13/05/2026
Foreign Work
line cook
PIZZA DELIGHT SCORES SUMMERSIDE
Summerside (PE)
$17.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
13/05/2026
Foreign Work
counter attendant - food service
Robin's Donuts
Kensington (PE)
$17.00 hourly
13/05/2026
Foreign Work
receptionist
ACADIAN SUPREME INC.
Wellington Station (PE)
$18.00 hourly
13/05/2026
Foreign Work
automotive body technician
Summerside Chrysler Dodge
Summerside (PE)
$19.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
13/05/2026
Foreign Work
aquaculture worker
W & R Fisheries Ltd
Georgetown (PE)
$21.50 hourly
12/05/2026
Foreign Work
aquaculture worker
W & R Fisheries Ltd
Georgetown (PE)
$20.50 hourly
12/05/2026
Foreign Work
fabrication welder
Complete Fusion Welding Ltd.
Stratford (PE)
$26.00 to $32.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
12/05/2026
harvesting labourer
Vanco Farms Ltd.
Mount Albion (PE)
$17.00 to $18.41 hourly (to be negotiated)
21/04/2026

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Main Cities

Charlottetown
Pop. 40K
0 jobs
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Summerside
Pop. 16K
0 jobs
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Stratford
Pop. 12K
10 jobs
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Cornwall
Pop. 6K
0 jobs
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Montague
Pop. 2K
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Souris
Pop. 2K
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Alberton
Pop. 1K
1 jobs
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LMIA-Approved Employers in Prince Edward Island

54 employers · ESDC 2025Q4 data · Top 20 by approved positions

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💡 Employers with an approved LMIA have already gone through the process of hiring foreign workers. This significantly increases the chance of a job offer that supports your immigration. Learn more about LMIA →
Employer City NOC Stream Positions
BEACH POINT PROCESSING COMPANY Beach Point 94142 Fish and seafood plant workers Low Wage 139
Seafood 2000 Ltd. Georgetown 94142 Fish and seafood plant workers Low Wage 110
North Lake Fisheries (2013) Inc. Montague 94142 Fish and seafood plant workers Low Wage 105
BEACH POINT PROCESSING COMPANY Beach Point 95107 Labourers in fish and seafood processing Low Wage 21
MGS Holdings & Distribution Ltd. Alberton 85101 Harvesting labourers Primary Agriculture 20
Atlantic Aqua Farms Orwell Cove 85102 Aquaculture and marine harvest labourers Low Wage 15
Belle River Enterprises Ltd Belle River 94142 Fish and seafood plant workers Low Wage 12
Jewell's of Prince Edward Island Inc York RR 85101 Harvesting labourers Primary Agriculture 11
Mackenzie Produce Stratford 85101 Harvesting labourers Primary Agriculture 10
G Visser & Sons Inc. Vernon Bridge 85101 Harvesting labourers Primary Agriculture 8
McKenna Bros. (1989) Limited Cardigan 95106 Labourers in food and beverage processing Low Wage 6
BEACH POINT PROCESSING COMPANY Beach Point 94143 Testers and graders, food and beverage processing Low Wage 6
Pure Pork Farms Ltd. Mount Albion 85100 Livestock labourers Primary Agriculture 6
Pure Pork Genetics Ltd. Montague 84120 Specialized livestock workers and farm machinery operators Primary Agriculture 6
Bill and Stanley Oyster Company Inc. Orwell Cove 95107 Labourers in fish and seafood processing Low Wage 5
BEACH POINT PROCESSING COMPANY Beach Point 92012 Supervisors, food and beverage processing Low Wage 5
Atlantic Beef Products Inc. Albany 94141 Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers Low Wage 5
EAST CAPE OYSTER COMPANY Charlottetown 95107 Labourers in fish and seafood processing Low Wage 4
Middleton Farms Ltd Kinkora 85101 Harvesting labourers Primary Agriculture 4
Red Shore Orchards Inc Charlottetown 85101 Harvesting labourers Primary Agriculture 4

Source: ESDC — LMIA-approved employer data, 2025Q4. Showing top 20 by approved positions.