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Rural Hiring Day – Meet Employers at their Business
April 12, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Communities Island-Wide
Looking for a job closer to home? Rural Hiring Day connects local job seekers with employers in a unique, reverse job fair format—businesses stay at their locations while job seekers visit them in person. It’s like a big open house for job seekers, and you’re invited!
Rural Hiring Day allows you to:
- Visit workplaces firsthand and see where you could be working
- Have one-on-one conversations with hiring managers
- Explore job openings in your own community
Start Your Tourism Career Today!
Tourism isn’t just about summer jobs for students. There are opportunities for everyone, including retirees who want to share their knowledge and experience while enjoying the social connections that come with working in the industry. With part-time, full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions available, tourism offers flexible employment that fits a variety of lifestyles. Whether someone is looking for a short-term role, a way to stay active in retirement, or a full-time career in a thriving industry, there is a place for everyone in PEI’s tourism sector.
Why Work in Tourism?
Tourism isn’t just about welcoming visitors—it’s about building real-world skills, making connections, and having fun while getting paid!
- Over 8,900 full-time jobs are in tourism across PEI
- 1 in 10 Islanders work in the industry (so chances are, you know someone who does!)
- Meet new people from all over the world
- Build skills in customer service, leadership & teamwork
- Flexible schedules that fit around school, sports & summer plans
- Competitive Wages
Did You Know? Tourism is a Big Deal in PEI!
Every year, 1.7 million visitors come to PEI to enjoy the beaches, eat world-famous seafood, and explore everything our Island has to offer. That adds up to $520 million in visitor spending—helping our communities thrive and creating meaningful employment for Islanders.
Tourism also generates $88 million in provincial sales taxes, which go toward things YOU and your family rely on, like:
- Recruiting doctors & improving healthcare
- Funding schools & education
- Better roads, parks, transit, and public spaces
The Tourism Job Fairs and Rural Hiring Day are funded by the Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population through the Canada-PEI Labour Market Agreements.