The Competitive Advantage
A wage subsidy is paid to employers who hire participants facing labour market difficulties, thus lowering their labour costs.

The subsidized employee can gain a niche in the labour market and adapt to changing labour market conditions.

Eligible Employers Local businesses, organizations, public health & educational institutions, band/tribal councils, municipal and provincial governments, provincial and federal crown corporations.

Contribution Negotiation of the contract is determined by the skill level and needs of the employee.

• Must be presently unemployed
• Currently receiving or have received EI in the last 3 years or maternity/parental in the last 5 years

Program Guidelines

• Must not affect employment of existing employees
• Position must offer at least 35 hours of work per week and lead to permanent, full
• time employment
• Provide marketable employment skills
• Agreements must be approved and signed by the employer and a Subsidies
• NOW representative
• Before the client is hired a detailed employment plan must be submitted prior to the anticipated start date
• Employment plans will not be approved if an employer hires the client before the agreement is signed
• Subsidies will be reimbursed upon receipt of a monthly payment claim form