First Nations and Inuit Skills Link Program

The maximum amount of funding given to a funding recipient in a fiscal year is set out in the funding agreement signed by the funding recipient.

Transfer payments to funding recipients of the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy Skills Link Program will be made using fixed contribution, however set contribution may be used if the recipient so wishes.

8.1.1 For mentored work placements

1. Participant wage costs that meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage in the province or territory where the work placement occurs, and Mandatory Employment-Related Costs. Mandatory Employment-Related Costs including the gross employee share of Canada Pension Plan, Quebec Pension Plan if applicable, employment insurance, vacation pay, Workers Compensation Benefits or Commission de la Santé et de la Sécurité du Travail and where applicable, health insurance premiums:

• The non-profit sector is eligible to receive a contribution of up to 100% of the applicable minimum wage, plus Mandatory Employment-Related Costs. The private sector is eligible to receive up to 50% of the applicable minimum wage only
• All employers are eligible to apply for 100% of the wage and Mandatory Employment-Related Costs when a participant with disabilities is hired. In addition, a maximum contribution of $3,000 per participant with disabilities may be available, on an actual cost basis, for special equipment and facilities to accommodate the participant's needs

2. Youth training experiences that support the acquisition of skills required for work placements, including safety training and driver education
3. Other necessary costs directly related to a work placement including, but not limited to, a criminal record check, uniforms and other office attire required by the workplace for the participant and personal safety gear such as work boots or safety hats up to a maximum of $300 per participant
4. Dependent care for participants: Documentation is required including a description of the type of arrangements available in the community, if applicable:

• Participant costs such as living expenses, travel, room and board
• International travel must be specifically authorized by ISC

Travel expenses are to be claimed at actual cost and cannot exceed the rates and allowances established in the National Joint Council Travel Directive in effect at the time of travel.

8.1.2 For co-operative education placements and internships

1. salaries and employee benefits for teachers, co-op or internship coordinators, career counsellors and other staff directly related to the First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy program delivery not already covered by existing programs, such as the ISC elementary or secondary education or band support or tribal council funding
2. other necessary costs directly related to a work placement including, but not limited to, criminal record check, uniforms and other office attire required by the workplace for participants, personal safety gear such as work boots or safety hats up to a maximum of $300 per participant
3. actual costs for special equipment and facilities to accommodate the needs of participants with disabilities, up to a maximum of $3,000 per participant
4. staff training on co-operative education and internships
5. other incidental co-op and internship placement costs including insurance for participants during their co-op or internship placement
6. travel for co-op coordinators or teachers to meet employers in person
7. participant costs such as living expenses, and travel costs, including accommodation, meal allowances, and incidentals

Travel expenses are to be claimed at actual cost and cannot exceed the rates and allowances established in the National Joint Council Travel Directive in effect at the time of travel.

International travel must be specifically authorized by ISC.

8.1.3 For activities related to career planning and promotion of science and technology

1. facility rental for career fairs, science camps
2. distinct materials produced exclusively in alignment with activities for students to promote specific careers, subjects, fields of study such as testimonials and biographies
3. honoraria and speaker fees, including for Elders
4. transportation
5. admission and event fees for students and chaperones

Travel expenses, including accommodation, meal allowances, and incidentals, are to be claimed at actual cost and cannot exceed the rates and allowances established in the National Joint Council Travel Directive in effect at the time of travel.

8.1.4 For all activities

Administration costs for direct recipients must not exceed 15% of the sub-total amount requested before administration costs. The data collection instrument will automatically calculate the amount.

Eligible administration costs include, but are not limited to:

1. office or general expenses of the recipient organization
2. materials and supplies
3. advertising specific to promotion of First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy program delivery
4. communication and printing costs
5. professional services

Further distribution of funds by Indigenous Services Canada's funding recipients

When a funding recipient further transfers funds that they received under this program to a third party, the 15% allowed for administration costs must be divided between the parties, as agreed between the parties.

The total administration costs retained by all parties must not exceed 15% of the sub-total amount requested before administration costs.