Individuals interested in working in the provincial health care sector or within the various government departments can now apply for vacancies on-line at www.gov.pe.ca/jobs. The user-friendly site also offers a free on-line registry for individuals to add their resumes to the Jobs PEI database for current or future employment opportunities.
"Providing quality service to Islanders is a priority and commitment of the PEI Public Service Commission," says Elaine Noonan, Chief Executive Officer of the Commission. "We are committed to ensuring that employees and the public have access to information about job opportunities within government and the health regions."
Job opportunities will be posted as they become available. These employment postings include a description of the job and list of qualifications. A job seeker can apply for a position of interest on-line by registering and attaching his or her resume. The file is then electronically submitted to the PEI Public Service Commission, and applicants will receive on-line confirmation that their application has been received.
"Research tells us that job seekers are using the Internet more often when it comes to employment searching," says Mrs. Noonan. "Ease of navigation, visual appeal and fast service are some of the factors they say attract them to employment sites. We believe we have captured these elements on our government site."
Mrs. Noonan added that the Commission realizes that not all job seekers are turning to the Internet for their searches. Employment opportunities will continue to be posted in government and health worksites and in the local newspapers
"We will continue to provide personalized services at all Access PEI centres, and the Charlottetown office of the PEI Public Service Commission," she stated.