An Island-based contact centre is expanding to Summerside with plans to create up to 100 new jobs, says Honourable Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning.
“The Government of Prince Edward Island is pleased to see new jobs being created as a result of growth at a well-established Island business,” said Minister Campbell. “This opportunity will create an immediate impact in the area by providing stable employment for experienced workers in the contact centre industry.”
Advantage Communications Inc. provides Customer Relationship Management solutions to clients across North America. Advantage has developed core expertise in Technical Support and Customer Care applications. The company is based in Charlottetown and has operations Souris, Prince Edward Island and Dieppe, New Brunswick. Advantage is now looking to Prince County for its next stage of growth.
“Our company is pleased to be establishing strong presence in the Summerside area,” said Kent MacPhee, president and CEO of Advantage Communications. “We decided to expand in this area because of a well-trained, experienced workforce. Employees available to us are second to none in terms of skill and work ethic. Advantage Communications is looking forward to becoming a member of the Summerside business community.”
Advantage Communications is eligible to apply for labour rebate programs delivered by the Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning and Innovation PEI. The company will receive funding based on the number of jobs it creates.
“This expansion is a direct result of our Government’s commitment to growing the Information Technology sector across our province,” said Minister Campbell. “We look forward to continued growth with this company in the years ahead. This is fantastic news for the Summerside area and the entire province.”
Advantage Communications has developed a strong client portfolio in the Customer Service, Internet Service Provider, Application Service Provider, Hardware and Software industries. Recruiting is about to begin for the new office in Summerside.
For more information, please visit www.advantagecall.com.