October 10th, 2025 

 Employment Opportunity – Program Administrator 

 Maternity Leave position (18 months) 

 Anticipated start date November 5th, 2025 

 The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) is seeking a Program Administrator to support our Tag and Licensing department. 

   Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Contact for PEIFA members for fishing tags, online licensing, logbooks, and membership renewals 

• Provide front line duties for the office including answering phone calls, emails and managing internal & external customers in a timely and professional manner 

• Create and upload engaging content to the website and social media platforms 

• Process incoming and outgoing mail and courier items 

• Co-ordination of registrations and draws as required 

• Bank deposits and accounting tasks associated with the sale of tags, logbooks and accounts receivables 

• Attend and record minutes at industry meetings 

• Assist PEIFA Science staff, as required 

• Perform data entry as well as create and maintain Association databases 

• Assist membership with government licensing and policy needs in accordance with the DFO and Transport Canada legislation 

• Demonstrate discretion and maintain integrity of member information 

The following skills will be considered an asset: 

A recognized degree or diploma is preferred. However, a combination of education and personal experience in the marine fishery will be considered as well as experience in an office setting. 

• Excellent record keeping skills 

• Ability to create and upload online content 

• Above average computer and organizational skills 

• Ability to multi-task 

• Experienced in using Microsoft programs 

• General knowledge of commercial fisheries on Prince Edward Island 

• Ability to work with a collaborative team 

• Ability to comprehend new information quickly 

Annual salary per the Collective Agreement 

$42,681.92 plus benefits 

The selected candidate will require a background check and must be bondable. This is a unionized position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If interested, please forward a cover letter, and resume by October 16^th to lois@peifa.org