Wage Subsidies Business Guide

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Aboriginal Housing Programs and Services
Housing Internship Initiative for First Nations and Inuit Youth (HIIFNIY)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation - CMHC
Telephone: 204-983-5600 or Toll free 1-800-668-2642
E-mail: chic@cmhc-schl.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/ab/noho/noho_007.cfm
Search words: Aboriginal Housing, CMHC

This program offers wage subsidies to employers who offer housing industry work experience and on-the-job training to out of school and unemployed First Nations and Inuit youth who are between the ages of 15 to 30.

Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit
Canada Revenue Agency - CRA
Telephone: 1-800-959-5525
Internet: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns409-485/412/jctc-eng.html
Search words: Apprenticeship Job Creation

A non-refundable tax credit equal to 10% of eligible salaries and wages payable to qualifying apprentices employed after May 1, 2006. The maximum credit is $2.000 per year for each eligible apprentice.

Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources - BEAHR Internship Program
Non-Governmental Organization
ECO Canada
Telephone: 403-233-0748
E-mail: beahr@eco.ca
Internet: http://www.beahr.com/students_intern1.aspx?language=0
Search words: BEAHR Internship

This program matches Aboriginal graduates with Canadian employers in the environment sector. Eligible employers can access qualified candidates and wage subsidies.

Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Service Canada
Telephone: 1-800-935-5555
Internet: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml
Search words: Canada Summer Jobs

The application period for Canada Summer Jobs 2010 is closed.

Provides wage subsidies for up to 50% of the Provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage, to employers who create career-related summer jobs for secondary and post-secondary students between the ages of 15 to 30 (inclusive). Special provisions are also available to employers who hire students with disabilities.

Career Focus
Healthy Living, Youth and Seniors
Telephone: 204-945-3556 or Toll free: 1-800-282-8069 Ext. 3556
Internet: http://www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/youth/employers/careerfocus.html  
Search words: Career Focus

Employers who hire full-time high school and post-secondary students may qualify to receive wage incentives of $3.00 per hour for up to 560 hours per position. Up to $100 per position is also available to offset training costs.

The Co-operative Education and Apprenticeship Tax Credits Family of Programs (CEATC)
Kim Browning, Policy Analyst
Council on Post-Secondary Education (COPSE)
Manitoba Advanced Education and Literacy
Phone: 204-945-0746
Fax: 204-945-1841
E-mail: Kim.Browning@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.gov.mb.ca/business/cetc.html

Employers can participate in the program in four ways:

Co-operative Education Tax Credit (CETC) - Hire co-op education students for 10 or more consecutive weeks and you can be eligible for a tax credit equal to 10 percent of each student’s salary and wages (net of government assistance) up to $1,000 per placement.

Co-operative Graduate Hiring Incentive (COG-HI) - Hire one or more recent co-op education graduates and you may be eligible to receive a Co-op Grad Hiring Incentive (COGHI) equal to 5 per cent of the new employee’s net wages and salary in each of the first two full years of employment to a maximum of $2,500 for each year.

Journeypersons Hiring Incentive (J-HI) - Hire one or more recent apprenticeship graduates and, if you've also participated in hiring an apprentice, you may be eligible to receive a Journeyperson Hiring Incentive equal to 5 per cent of the new employee's net wages and salary in each of the first two full years of employment to a maximum of $2,500 for each year.

Advanced-Level Apprentices Hiring Incentive (ALA-HI) - The value of the credit equals 5% of wages paid to the Advanced-Level apprentice for work performed in Manitoba, net of other government assistance received or receivable by the employer. The maximum credit for one apprentice completing one level is $2,500. There is no limit on the number of apprentices in respect of whom the employer can apply.

National Environmental Youth Corp. (NEYC) and International EYC (IEYC)
Environment Canada – EC (NEYC) and Human Resources and Social Development Canada – HRSDC (IEYC)
Administered by: ECO Canada
Telephone: 403-233-0748
E-mail: eyc@eco.ca  
Internet: http://www.eco.ca/content.aspx?id=358  
Search words: National Environmental Youth Corp.

The NEYC internships are available to companies who hire a recent graduate into a position that provides training and experience in an environmental role. The subsidy is 33% of the intern’s salary, to a maximum of $8,000.

The IEYC internships are available to companies who hire a recent graduate into a position that provides training and experience in an environmental role and some international exposure. The subsidy is 40% of the intern’s salary, to a maximum of $12,000.

First Nations and Inuit Student Summer Employment Opportunities Program
Miss Susy Komishin
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - INAC
Telephone: 204-983-2330
Fax: 204-983-1626
E-mail: Susy.Komishin@inac-ainc.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/edu/ep/ys/iss/sse1-eng.asp
Search words: First Nations, Summer Employment

Provides wage subsidies to for-profit and non-profit businesses as well as First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations who provide work experience (minimum of 80 hours) during the summer months to First Nations and Inuit secondary and post-secondary students, 15 to 30 years of age.

First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program
Miss Susy Komishin
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - INAC
Telephone: 204-983-2330
Fax: 204-983-1626
E-mail: Susy.Komishin@inac-ainc.gc.ca 
Internet: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/edu/ep/ys/iye/ywe1-eng.asp
Search words: First Nations & Work Experience

Project proposals can be submitted by First Nation and Inuit governments and organizations from private and non-profit sectors. First Nations and Inuit youth aged 15 to 30 will receive applicable provincial/territorial minimum wage.

Internship Program with Innovative Small and Medium Enterprises
NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program
National Research Council Canada
Telephone: 204-983-0092 or Toll free 1-877-994-4727
Fax: 204-983-8835
E-mail: publicinquiries.irap-pari@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/services/irap/youth-initiatives.html
Search words: Internship Program & NRC

The program provides financial assistance to innovative Canadian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for the hiring of post-secondary graduates who are between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive). Maximum support provided will be $30,000 to help cover a part of the graduate's salary.

Manitoba Mentorships
Manitoba Healthy Living, Citizenship and Youth
Heather A. Hartry, Program Officer
Telephone: 204-945-4764 or Toll free 1-800-282-8069 Ext: 4764
Fax: 204-945-5726
E-mail: heather.hartry@gov.mb.ca
Internet: http://www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/youth/employers/manitobamentorships.html
Search words: Manitoba Mentorships

The next intake for this program will be mid to late August, 2010.

Provides Manitoba businesses with wage incentives of $3.40 per hour to hire full-time post-secondary students over the age of 16 who are enrolled in, at minimum, a two-year post secondary program. Employers who provide an average of 8 to 16 hours per week of part-time career-related employment during the school term are eligible to receive wage incentives for up to 200 hours of employment.

Manitoba Works Wage Subsidy for Employers
Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training & Trade
Employment Manitoba Centre
Telephone: Toll Free 1-866-332-5077
Internet: http://www.gov.mb.ca/employment/pdf/wage_sub_employers.pdf
Search words: Manitoba Works Wage Subsidy for Employers

This wage subsidy program is available to Manitoba employers who wish to hire individuals who fit into one of these categories: unemployed and receiving income assistance benefits or low income individual or family.

Science and Technology Internship Program
Natural Resources Canada - NRCan
Phone: 613-996-6199
Fax: 613-947-2034
E-mail: STIP/PSST@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca
Internet: http://nrcan.gc.ca/carecarr/stip-psst/index-eng.php 
Search words: Science and Technology Internship

Potential employers are companies or universities who work in the fields of geomatics, geology, mining, forestry and energy. The interns are employees of these organizations and the federal government supports this program through financial contributions from the Youth Employment Strategy initiative. Maximum support provided will be $13,200 to help cover a part of the graduate's salary.

Small Business Internship Program (SBIP)
Industry Canada
Administered by: Manitoba E-Association Inc
Phone: 204-480-1069
Fax: 204-474-7830
E-mail: gwilhelm@mb.e-association.ca  
Internet: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sbip-pspe.nsf/eng/home
Search words:  Small Business Internship Program

The Small Business Internship Program provides small and medium-sized enterprises financial support to hire a post secondary student intern to assist them in their adoption of e-business strategies to increase their productivity and competitiveness.  The Government of Canada will reimburse 75% of the eligible wages and related expenses such as statutory employee benefits, up to a total of $10,000. Your firm is responsible for covering other expenses such as fringe benefits and overhead costs. Support will be available for twelve weeks.

WestLink Technology Commercialization Internship Program
WestLink Innovation Network Ltd.
Telephone: 403-974-8470 ext. 228
Fax: 403-284-1773
E-mail: info@westlink.ca
Internet: http://www.westlink.ca/technology-commercialization-internship-program.html
Search words: WestLink Technology

The Program gives interns exposure to three specific areas over two years in three 8-month work placements. These placements are arranged by WestLink in each of the following areas:
*Technology Commercialization - Research Institution (University, College, Hospital or Government);
*Commercialization/New Venture - High Technology Company;
*Finance - Venture Capital or Commercial Financing Firm.
Placement sites hosting the interns provide about half of the funding for the program.

Work-Sharing Program
Service Canada Centres
Internet: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/work_sharing/index.shtml
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres, please visit the Website or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Internet: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/cgi-bin/hr-search.cgi?app=hme&ln=eng
Search words: Work-Sharing Program

This Program is designed to help employers and workers avert temporary layoffs. The program provides income support to workers eligible for Employment Insurance benefits and who are willing to work a temporary reduced work week when there is a reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer.  Work-Sharing Agreements must be agreed upon by both employee and employer representatives, and approved by Service Canada and can range from 6 to 52 weeks.

Young Canada Works
Canadian Heritage
Telephone: Toll Free 1-800-935-5555
E-mail: ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/info-empl/index-eng.cfm
Search words: Young Canada Works

This program offers financial assistance to employers who provide summer jobs and/or internships to Canadian students and graduates. Young Canada Works sponsors summer job programs (Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Urban Youth, and Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages) and an internship program for unemployed or underemployed college or university graduates (Young Canada Works at Building Careers in English and French).

Young Canada Works at Building Careers in English and French
Internet: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/info-empl/bld-car-e-f-eng.cfm
Search words: YCW & Careers in English

Employers or sponsors are established public sector organizations, non-profit organizations, and some provincial and territorial departments and agencies. Funding is available for 16 college and university graduates to be placed in 6 - 12 consecutive month, 30 to 40 hour per week job opportunities.

Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Urban Youth
Internet: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/info-empl/aborignl-eng.cfm
Search words: YCW & Aboriginal Urban Youth

Eligible employers are Aboriginal Friendship Centres and Provincial/Territorial associations affiliated with the NAFC. Funding is available for 280 college and university students to be placed in 6 - 16 week summer, 30 to 40 hour per week job opportunities.

Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages
Internet: http://www.pch.gc.ca/special/jct-ycw/info-empl/off_lang-eng.cfm
Search words: YCW & Both Official Languages

Employers are businesses and public or non-profit organizations. Funding is available for 750 college and university students to be placed in 6 - 16 week, 30 to 40 hour per week summer jobs opportunities which allow them to work in their second official language or in both official languages.