EMPLOYERS

INCENTIVES

The Ontario government is expanding employment opportunities to help employers find the skilled workers they need and to help young people gain job skills and experience.

Employers will receive incentives to help cover the cost of wages and training for new hires when they provide a job placement of four to six months.

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How can I qualify for incentive funding?

To be eligible for hiring incentive funding, you must:

• Be licensed to operate in Ontario

• Be compliant with legislation (health and safety, employment standards, etc.)

• Provide job placements of four to six months in Ontario, and be covered by safety insurance

• Provide job placements that do not displace current or laid-off employees.

The job placements you provide will be assessed for the quality of the placement opportunity, your previous track record, potential for employee retention after the placement ends, and level of employer financial contribution.

To learn more or to discuss opportunities, apply online to Employment Ontario's Employment Service to work with a service provider on matching you with a suitable youth.

How much funding can I get and what can I use it for?

Employers can receive up to $6,800 to offset training and wage costs linked with a job placement.

Incentives are also meant to support on-the-job training and to offset the risk of hiring youth employees with less experience. Incentives are flexible and there is no set formula for whether funding is used for training and/or for wages.

Are there any priority sectors or industries that will be targeted for the Youth Employment Fund?

No. All employers, regardless of sector or industry affiliation, who have job placement opportunities that provide meaningful on-the-job training for youth may be eligible for funding.

Can I apply for more than one job placement?

Yes. An employer can access the fund for more than one job placement, provided it meets the eligibility criteria and passes an assessment by the Employment Service representative. There is no limit to the number of placements an employer can take on.