Government Jobs

How to Apply

Specific directions for applying can be found on each job posting. These directions should be read carefully, as they may differ depending upon the location of the position. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application is received by the closing date at the specified location.

Applications can be submitted online, mailed, faxed or hand delivered to the specified location. If you are not applying online through the JobsPEI registry, a copy of the application form can be downloaded, or obtained at all Access PEI sites, or the PEI Public Service Commission, 1st Floor, Shaw Building, 105 Rochford Street, Charlottetown.

What happens after you apply?
Will confirmation of a receipt of application be sent?

All applicants will be notified as to whether or not they are being considered for a personal interview. Applicants may receive a letter or telephone call informing them of the time and place of the interview. All interviewed applicants will be informed of the outcome of the competition.

Competition Process

Placement in a Provincial Government or Health Sector position is generally through competition which is a process used to select the best candidate for a vacant position based on the principle of merit. The factors which determine merit relate to the duties of the job and include: education, skills, knowledge, experience (including unpaid work such as volunteer work or participation on boards and commissions) and past work performance.

Screening and Assessment

The interview board, which generally consists of three people including a Staffing Officer and the position supervisor, reviews all applications and based on the information submitted, selects for further consideration only those candidates who meet the stated qualifications. These short-listed individuals are contacted and given information on the subsequent selection process. The tasks of the interview board include: determining methods of assessment, marking any tests or written submissions, interviewing short-listed candidates and conducting reference checks.