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Your Big Opportunity

With a population nearing 17,000, a local trading area of over 45,000, more than 750 businesses, and an electric utility that produces 62% of energy needs from clean sources, Summerside is a growing city offering vast investment and employment opportunities.

Are you looking for a change in your life?

Summerside
is hiring!

Pour Your Passion into a Career at ADL!
Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is the only independent dairy co-operative in Atlantic Canada, owned by P.E.I.’s 145 dairy farmers. Operating five processing facilities, we produce fluid milk products, cheddar and specialty cheese, butter, and canned milk products. ADL serves both local and national markets, providing high-quality products and exceptional customer service. We’re focused on expanding our cheese processing capacity and enhancing our digital tools to meet growing demand. With 370 employees, ADL is committed to innovation, sustainability,
... and a future rooted in community.
Our recent announcement of a $24 million investment will help position ourselves and get us ready for new technologies in the process in the industry, which will bring a new type of work to our workforce. Not as physically demanding, but it will require more expertise to create better-paying jobs for folks in the Summerside community." — John David Hammer
Empowering our team for success and growth
At ADL, we empower our team to grow, innovate, and make an impact. We offer hands-on training, mentorship, and career development to help you succeed. Frontline staff benefit from a structured onboarding process, while new leaders follow a 30-60-90-day action plan to build relationships and gain clarity in their roles. Whether you’re developing new skills or advancing into leadership, we invest in our people because they are the key to our success.

Our comprehensive compensation strategy, long-term stability, and strong cooperative values make ADL a great place to build a career. Employees enjoy a well-rounded benefits package, including a group retirement savings plan with employer contributions, employer funding towards additional wellness products and services, access to a counselling and support program, and access to a virtual healthcare solution that offers 24/7 access to nationwide healthcare clinicians. Additional perks include employee discounts and a special savings program for ADL-branded merchandise. ADL employees also experience a rewarding environment working in direct support of P.E.I.’s dairy farmers.

The ADL Ambassador Program connects employees with P.E.I. dairy farmers for a truly unique, hands-on learning experience and one-on-one knowledge sharing. We also provide ongoing training, career growth initiatives, and a supportive HR system to track development.

Beyond work, ADL fosters community through a variety of social events and its social committee that brings teams together. With locations across P.E.I., ADL offers employees the chance to be part of a purpose-driven organization rooted in the local dairy industry, while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Investing in our people strengthens our co-operative and our future.

ADL has upheld its commitment to the community for over 70 years, contributing millions in donations and sponsorships to support local hospitals, schools, food security initiatives, sports, mental health programs, and more.
CURIOUS?
If you think you could be a good fit
Power Up with BluWave-ai
BluWave-ai delivers artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate the world’s transformation to renewable energy. We are already at the forefront of the industry, building truly revolutionary products. We currently have 26 patent applications, with targets for many more in 2024. Our goal is to become the world's premier renewable energy and transport electrification AI company in Canada and
… we are looking for new team
members to help us get there.
If you can set a high enough bar and fail high, it’s still achieved a lot, so, but don’t set the bar at four. You’ll be in trouble in Blue-wave-ai if you set the bar at four. If you know fully well that you can blow past that, we have an interest in growing our Summerside office substantially.” — Devashish Paul
We can all learn together
If you would like to join a winning team where your ideas are encouraged — regardless of your role, years of experience or background — our team of PhDs, new grads, and assorted talents would be delighted to have you. BluWave-ai encourages growth and innovation to all who join, learning from one another as we go and encouraging everyone to share. In addition to a competitive salary and exceptional stability (no layoffs since company inception) every day arrives with the promise of contributing to the mission of decarbonizing Planet Earth. By using hardware more efficiently with AI software, we increase the use of clean energy in smart grids and microgrids with distributed energy resources, demand response, and transactive business models. As an example, BluWave-ai is partnering with Dubai Taxi to decarbonize their fleet with electric vehicles managed by artificial intelligence. We have also expanded our presence in Japan with a project to optimize energy at industrial grid-attached plants with solar energy and battery storage. Moreover, BluWave-ai’s EV Fleet Orchestrator product has shown a 13% improvement in efficiency for the Tesla taxi fleet connected via Smartcar API (Application Programming Interface). And just for fun, we recently partnered with the City of Summerside to present a fabulous Bryan Adams concert using 100% solar power.
CURIOUS?
If you think you could be a good fit
Take Flight with StandardAero!
StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of aviation services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. We serve a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets. In one single year, our Summerside facility set a record by inducting over 1,000 engines for overhaul
… and we still seek more staff!
Our facility here is Summerside is a center of excellence, and that is a testament to our fantastic team and company morale. If you’re considering a life change or a possible move, consider the city as Summerside and Standard Aero as a possible career opportunity.” — Mike MacDougall
Investing in our employees comes standard
If you want to reach and exceed your potential, we will give you every opportunity to do so by providing on-the-job training and advancement courses. Whether it be cross-training to broaden knowledge within the business, leadership development courses or other external training, we know investing in our people always makes us better. We encourage innovation from all employees and have a strong culture of continuous improvement within the business where we empower employees to ask questions, collaborate and share ideas. At Standard Aero, you can always count on purpose in addition to a healthy paycheque. Permitting the best work-life balance possible, StandardAero offers flexibility with shifts, a rewarding compensation package including complete medical and dental coverage at no cost to employees, as well as a pension plan with a 5% company match. Our culture is built on respect, open communication, and recognition of a job well done. We focus on teamwork to create a supportive environment where everyone can bring their skills and perspectives to the table. With over 100 years of experience in the aviation industry, we have the stability, resources and training to help you achieve your career goals as a valuable part of our team.
CURIOUS?
If you think you could be a good fit

Summerside is
so worth the move!

Summerside’s economy has experienced dramatic growth and diversity over the past decade. Enterprises range from high tech to food processing, cleantech, tourism, retail and light industry. Twenty-five percent of the City’s businesses are large corporate and public institutions, seventy-five per cent have between 1 and 10 employees. It is an economy attracting both small businesses and multinationals. Today, Summerside is home to many Fortune 500 subsidiaries. 

This growth has facilitated fast track opportunities to get in on the ground floor of many transitioning operations as well as emerging technology firms. Summerside has never been better positioned to satisfy the most particular career goals in such a lifestyle-rich environment. 

Summerside is Prince Edward Island's second
largest city and a community all geared to the future.
Summerside Multipurpose Dome
Arts in Motion
Bryan Adams Concert
World U17 Hockey Challenge at Credit Union Place
DiverseCity Festival
The Lanes at Credit Union Place
Yuletide Village
Arts Festival
Basket Making at Lefurgey Cultural Centre
Wrestling at Summerside Lobster Carnival
Jerry Seinfeld LIVE in 2023

Looking to start a new life in a vibrant community with the financial security to really enjoy it?

With Summerside's low cost of living, you have far more of your income to save for your own needs each month than elsewhere in Canada!
We are eager to hear from you and
to discuss your career opportunities!
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