Northwest Territories Wage Subsidy Program
$30,000.00
Subsidy
Description:
This program provides funding to employers to hire NWT residents with minimal work experience and education by offsetting the cost of hiring and training.
Comments on Funding:
1. Assistance provided under the Wage Subsidy Program will not exceed $30,000 in wage subsidies and $500 in special equipment costs, to a total maximum of $30,500 per client.
2. An exception is made for Persons with Disabilities, who may access additional support funding.
3. Employers must contribute a minimum of 20% toward the wages/benefits of each client/employee over and above the subsidy.
Continuous Intake
Eligibility:
Employer eligibility:
1. Registered businesses, industry associations, local housing authorities, non-government organizations, Indigenous organizations, and local, municipal, or Indigenous governments are eligible for assistance.
2. Registered businesses must have been in operation for a minimum of six months.
3. Employers must apply within three months of the individual starting the position that the employer is applying for.
Individual (employee) eligibility:
1. Client must be of school leaving age (16 years or older), residing in the Northwest Territories, and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or protected person, as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, who is entitled to work in Canada.
Application Steps:
1. Applicants must contact their ECE Regional Service Centre.
2. To access funding, employers must:
a) meet a Career Development Officer to complete an Employer Application form;
b) provide a detailed job description;
c) include an Employee Development Plan.
3. The employee will provide:
a) Fully completed and signed Application for Service; and
b) Updated copy of resume.
Documentation Needed:
Employers must provide:
1. Employer Application Form;
2. Proof of General Liability Insurance;
3. List of Board of Directors (if applicable);
4. Proof of legal status as business or society/association (business licence or legal registry letter);
5. Proof of WSCC registration letter;
6. Application for Service form for each employee/client, accessing funding;
7. Employee Development Plan;
8. Client/employee’s resume.
Other Things to Note:
There is no deadline to apply. This program can be accessed at any time.
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