The Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP) offers the Occupations In Demand stream targeting foreign workers with job offers in PEI in specific high-demand occupations. This stream aims to address the labour market needs of PEI by inviting skilled individuals in occupations such as Nurse Aides, Transport Truck Drivers, Construction Trades Helpers, and more.
Eligible candidates must meet criteria including having a job offer in one of the designated occupations, relevant work experience, educational qualifications, language proficiency, financial support, and the intention to reside in PEI. Here are the details of the PEI PNP Occupations in Demand stream.
Table of Contents
- Occupations in Demand Eligibility Criteria
- PEI Occupations in Demand Labour Points Grid
- PEI PNP Occupations in Demand FAQs
Occupations in Demand Eligibility Criteria
To qualify under the PEI Occupations in Demand stream, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Prince Edward Island employer in any of the following NOC codes.
- 33102- Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
- 73300- Transport truck drivers
- 75110- Construction trades helpers and labourers
- 65310- Light duty cleaners
- 95109- Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
- 75101- Material handlers
- 94140- Process control and operators of machines in the food and beverage processing industry
- 94141- Butchers of industrial level and meat cutters, poultry farm workers and related roles
- Age: Be between 18 and 59 years old.
- Hold a secondary school diploma (high school) or equivalent.
- Present a valid language test result from an IRCC-approved institution, with a minimum score of CLB/NCLC 4 taken within the previous 2 years.
- Have adequate financial means to cover all immigration expenses, including travel costs for themselves and their family, to establish residency in PEI.
- Show a sincere commitment to settling in PEI.
Occupations in Demand Labour Points Grid
The PEI PNP Occupations in Demand stream utilizes a points grid to assess and prioritize applicants based on various factors. This points grid is a crucial tool in the PEI PNP’s efforts to attract skilled workers in specific high-demand occupations to address labour market needs in the province. The Occupations in Demand stream points grid assigns points to candidates across several categories, including age, education, work experience, language proficiency, employment, and adaptability.
By quantifying these factors, the points grid aims to objectively evaluate applicants’ suitability for the stream and their potential to contribute to PEI’s workforce and economy. Understanding and maximizing points under this grid is essential for applicants seeking to secure nomination and eventual permanent residency in PEI through the Occupations in Demand stream.
| Factors | Points |
| Age | 15 |
| Language | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Work Experience | 20 |
| Employment | 15 |
| Adaptability | 15 |
| Maximum Points | 100 |
Age
The age factor in the PEI PNP Occupations in Demand Stream Labour Points Grid gives out points in the following manner.
| Age | Points |
| 18-24 | 7 |
| 25-44 | 15 |
| 45-49 | 10 |
| Over 49 | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Education
This factor requires applicants to have completed a minimum educational credential equivalent to a Canadian high school diploma to get points.
| Education | Points |
| Master’s or PhD | 15 |
| Bachelor’s degree of minimum three years | 15 |
| Post‐secondary diploma of minimum one year | 15 |
| Secondary school graduate | 15 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Language
Applicants need to demonstrate proficiency in either English or French. They must achieve a minimum score equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 (CLB 4) to showcase their ability to communicate effectively in the workplace and integrate into the local community.
| Language Ability (CLB/NCLC) | Points |
| 9 or 10 | 20 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 7 | 15 |
| 6 | 10 |
| 5 | 5 |
| 4 | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 20 |
Work Experience
Applicants need to have at least one year of relevant work experience in the PEI. Also this experience must be directly related to their job offer in the province.
| Work Experience | Points |
| More than 6 years | 20 |
| 4-6 years | 15 |
| 2-4 years | 10 |
| Up to 2 years | 0 |
| Maximum Points | 20 |
Employment
This stream necessitates candidates to have a full-time, non-seasonal permanent job offer from a PEI employer in one of the designated in-demand occupations. This is done to ensure that applicants have secured employment aligned with the province’s labour market needs, contributing to economic growth and development.
| Employment | Points |
| Foreign qualification verified with PEI regulated body apart from ECA | 5 |
| Job offer in PEI related to experience | 10 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
Adaptability
Adaptability factors are essential in the labour Points Grid, considering candidates’ ability to settle successfully in Prince Edward Island. There are multiple factors as stated below.
| Adaptability | Points |
| Have one or more immediate family members residing in PEI continuously for a minimum of 12 months.They must hold either permanent residency or Canadian citizenship | 5 |
| Either spouse or common‐law partner or dependent child has CLB/NCLC 6 or more | 5 |
| Graduated from a recognized PEI post‐secondary institution | 5 |
| Spouse/common‐law partner has a minimum of 3 years of work experience in the previous 5 years | 5 |
| Maximum Points | 15 |
The PEI PNP Occupations in Demand stream is for foreign workers who have job offers specific high-demand occupations. They should also have relevant work experience, education, language proficiency, financial resources, and the intention to reside in Prince Edward Island. Successful candidates can apply for Canadian permanent residency through the PEI PNP. If you are a semi-skilled workers with a job offer in PEI in TEER 4 or 5, you can go for PEI PNP Critical Worker Stream.
By following the application process, candidates can secure the provincial nomination, submit a federal application for permanent residence, wait for PEI PNP draws, and potentially obtain a work permit to start working in PEI while awaiting their permanent residency status.
PEI PNP Occupations in Demand FAQs
Q. What is the PEI PNP Occupations in Demand stream?
A. The PEI PNP Occupations in Demand stream is a pathway for workers with job offers in high-demand occupations in PEI.
Q. What are the eligibility requirements for the Occupations in Demand stream?
A. To qualify for the stream, applicants must have a full-time, permanent job offer in one of the designated occupations. They must also hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent, show language proficiency, have adequate financial means, and express a genuine commitment to settling in PEI.
Q. How does the labour points grid work in the Occupations in Demand stream?
A. The points grid is used to assess applicants based on age, education, work experience, language proficiency, employment, and adaptability. Points are meant to evaluate the suitability of a candidate for the stream.
Q. What are the Occupations in Demand in PEI PNP?
A. The Occupations in Demand in the PEI PNP include roles in various sectors such as healthcare, transportation, construction, and manufacturing.
Q. What is the age requirement for Occupations in Demand of PEI PNP?
A. Candidate must be aged between 18 and 59 to be eligible for Occupations in Demand of PEI PNP.
