Standards & Culture
It’s as fun to live here as it is to visit.
Life in PEI
A Small Island with Big Opportunities
Bulk Carriers is a dynamic and growing company. We consistently post job opportunities to our website, as well as visit job fairs across the globe. See below for some of our current openings and feel free to apply if you think you’d be a good fit for our team.
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Live
Standards & Culture
As an island with a small population, Prince Edward Island is home to a culture that is vibrant and distinct. Residents of P.E.I. are often known as “Islanders”. The warm and welcoming nature of the local culture is well-documented. In fact, a century ago the island inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery to create the famous novel Anne of Green Gables. This traditional flavour remains in P.E.I.’s culture, which contributes strongly to the island’s appeal. This unique mix of the traditional and the modern define PEI today.
Standard of Living
In Prince Edward Island, average families can afford a comfortable life thanks to the relatively low costs of living, as compared to some other Canadian provinces. Housing and heating costs, as well as the cost of living generally, are among the lowest in Canada. The mandatory minimum wage is $12.85/hr.
Schools & Education
Prince Edward Island offers quality early learning and child care options with early childhood educators in communities that are welcoming and safe. A complete public school program is available in both English and French for students from kindergarten to Grade 12.
Residential Housing
Housing costs and costs of real estate in Prince Edward Island are among the lowest in Canada. As a result, PEI has one of the highest home ownership rates in the country. If you’re not ready to buy a home, there are many short-term and long-term housing options for renting in PEI.
Helpful Resources
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Outlook & opportunities
On an island as small as Prince Edward Island, living here means that you can take advantage of all of the fun things that make the province such a joy to visit. Combine this with a high standard of living, and you can see why PEI is such a great place to work and live. Despite being geographically small, residents enjoy a healthy job market, with opportunities existing outside of tourism. Bulk Carriers is proud to call PEI home and we have found that living in this province is something that our employees truly enjoy.
Job Openings
For anyone planning a move to Prince Edward Island, or current residents looking for work, the first stop in finding a job should be WorkPEI.ca. There are currently more than 600 job postings on the site that represent 1,500-plus actual job openings.
Economy & Employment
Prince Edward Island’s distinctive way of life, natural beauty and welcoming environment makes for a special place to live, work and play. While you may move to the province for work with Bulk Carriers, you can rest assured that a growing labour force will help your loved ones also find meaningful employment.
Business Community
On a small island like Prince Edward Island, it isn’t odd to know most of your neighbours and to see familiar faces at the grocery store. In the same way, the business community in PEI is very close knit, creating a real sense of community and support among working professionals on the island.
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Entertainment & Activities
Prince Edward Island has welcomed visitors of all ages for many years, creating authentic Island experiences for everyone to enjoy. Its coastline offers some of the most stunning vistas in the world. Further inland, the rolling green hills and scenic farmland will keep your cameras busy. Tremendous local cuisine, including some of the freshest seafood available anywhere in the world, will make your mouth water for more. And if golf’s your game, Prince Edward Island has courses to suit all skill levels and budgets including several courses considered among the best in Canada.
Events & Activities
Attend one of the many festivals, events and family friendly activities happening year round in communities across the province. Get outdoors and be active. Be a tourist for a day or a week and discover our Island’s culture, artistic talent and world famous cuisine and hospitality.
Parks & Beaches
Prince Edward Island’s network of provincial parks has nine camping parks and 13 day use parks with spectacular beaches, beautiful scenery, nature trails and lots of outdoor recreation and interpretive programs.
Culinary Landscape
Canada’s Food Island (PEI) is a foodie’s dream. There are many advantages to a small island, especially this one. The land here is rich, producing a bounty of fruits, vegetables, meat and dairy products.