Employment and Training Info-Guide

National Wage Subsidy Programs

Career Focus Program - Service Canada

The Career Focus Program is one of the three components of the Youth Employment Strategy. Through this program, employers and sponsors can hire recent graduates and receive a wage subsidy of up to a third of the participants’s salary ($15,000 maximum). Visit the Web site: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/newprog/career.shtml

For more information, please contact:

Service Canada Centres
For a complete list of all Service Canada Centres, please visit the Web site or check the government listings in your telephone directory.
Web site: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/gateways/where_you_live/menu.shtml

First Nations and Inuit Student Summer Employment Opportunities Program - Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

The First Nations and Inuit Student Summer Employment Opportunities Program will support opportunities for career-related work experience and training during the summer months to in-school First Nations and Inuit youth living on reserves or in recognized communities.

The overall purpose is to assist students in preparing for their future entry into the labour market. The Program provides wage contributions for employers to create jobs for Inuit and First Nations students at the secondary and post-secondary levels.

For more information, please contact:

Atlantic Region
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
40 Havelock Street
P.O. Box 160
Amherst, Nova Scotia B4H 3Z3
Telephone: 902-661-6200
Fax: 902-661-6237
Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/index-eng.asp

See the document: First Nations and Inuit Student Summer Employment Opportunities Program
Visit the Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/edu/ep/ys/iss/sse1-eng.asp

First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program - Indian and Northern Affairs

The program will fund proposals from First Nations and Inuit governments and organizations to provide supervised work experience for out-of-school, unemployed, or underemployed youth (aged 15 to 30) that will contribute to their employability in an enriching and fulfilling way.

For more information, please contact:

See the document: First Nations and Inuit Youth Work Experience Program
Visit the Web site: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/edu/ep/ys/iye/ywe1-eng.asp

Science and Technology Internship Program - Natural Resources Canada

The Science and Technology Internship Program helps employers hire recent graduates in science, engineering or business by partially funding salaries and offers an opportunity to recent graduates to gain relevant and meaningful work experience.

Interns are invited to work on natural resource sciences projects of commercial potential, in cooperation with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Joanne Laplante
Planning Officer
Client Information
Natural Resources Canada
580 Booth Street, 18th floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4
Telephone: 613-947-1255
Fax: 613-947-2034
TTY (hearing impaired): 613-996-4397
E-mail: jlaplant@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

See the document: Science and Technology Internship Program
Visit the Web site: http://sst-ess.rncan-nrcan.gc.ca/hr-rh/science/step/satip/programme_e.php

Canada Summer Jobs - Service Canada

The Canada Summer Jobs Program is an initiative of Youth Employment Strategy. The Program helps employers/sponsors by providing them with wage subsidies for hiring secondary and post-secondary students for the summer in a career-related job. There are special provisions for employers who hire students with disabilities.

For more information, please contact:

See the document: Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
Visit the Web site: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/programs/scpp.shtml

Targeted Wage Subsidy Program - Service Canada

The Targeted Wage Subsidy Program enables employers to hire individuals who face barriers to employment by offering temporary wage subsidies and assists individuals experiencing difficulty in finding work to benefit from on-the-job work experience.

For more information, please contact:

See the document: Targeted Wage Subsidy Program
Visit the Web site: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/sid/cia/grants/tws/desc_tws.shtml

Youth Internship Canada - Service Canada

Youth Internship Canada (YIC) helps young people make effective transitions from school to work. The Program funds projects that provide young people with the employability skills and practical work experience with an employer that will help them get a job.

For more information, please contact:

Young Canada Works

Young Canada Works (YCW) subsidizes up to 2,780 job opportunities. These wage subsidies are dedicated to offering summer jobs and internships to Canadian students and graduates, allowing them to gain valuable experience while putting their skills to the test. From an employer’s perspective, fresh ideas and competitive skills are made available through this program.

For more information, please contact:

Young Canada Works
Department of Canadian Heritage
2nd Floor
12 York Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0M5
Canada
Fax: 1-800-585-5336
Toll-free (information): 1-800-935-5555
E-mail: ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct/html/welcome_e.htm

Job Creation Partnerships

The Job Creation Partnerships program provides employment insurance to eligible persons with work experience on projects developed in partnership with the community. Projects may be approved for a period of no greater than 52 weeks. Funding may be provided:

to employers and coordinators to cover such overhead costs as wages and employment related costs and eligible expenses negotiated with program officials;
for capital costs to a maximum of $1 million per year where such costs are essential to the achievement of objectives. Assistance provided for capital costs must be on a cost-shared basis.

For more information, please contact:

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Provincial Wage Subsidy Programs

Employment Incentives Program - Nova Scotia Workers' Compensation Board

The Employment Incentives Program (EIP) offers financial as well as technical assistance to employers who are able to provide workers/employees who have been injured on the job with a chance to re-enter the workforce.

For more information, please contact:

Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
5668 South Street
P.O. Box 1150
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2Y2
Telephone: 902-491-8999 (general) or 902-491-8324 (employer services)
Fax: 902-491-8002
Toll-free (information): 1-800-870-3331
E-mail: info@wcb.gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.wcb.ns.ca

See the document: Employment Incentives Program
Visit the Web site: Workers' Compensation Board - Employment Incentives Program

Energy Training Program for Students - Nova Scotia Petroleum Directorate

The Energy Training Program for Students is a wage subsidy initiative for small and medium-sized private sector companies directly involved in the energy sector. The Program offers employment to post-secondary students and graduates.

For more information, please contact:

Mr. John Kean
Trade & Technology Officer
Nova Scotia Department of Energy
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Telephone: 902-424-2705
Fax: 902-424-3264
E-mail: keanjl@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/energy

See the document: Energy Training Program for Students
Visit the Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/energy/careers-training/energy-training-program.asp

Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps Regular Summer Program - Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour

The Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps (NSYCC) Regular Summer Program provides opportunities for Nova Scotia youth between the ages of 17 and 24 to receive training and work experience in the environmental field, while at the same time providing services to communities to address their environmental needs through enhancement projects.

For more information, please contact:

Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps
Nova Scotia Environment
5th Floor
5151 Terminal Road
P.O. Box 442
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2P8
Telephone: (902) 424-4924
Fax: (902) 424-3571
E-mail: nsycc@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse

See the document: Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Corps - Regular Summer Program
Visit the Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/nse/youth/

On-the-Job Training - Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

The On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program is a wage subsidy program provided by the Nova Scotia Workers' Compensation Board. The Program offers assistance to all employers interested in training workers who have been injured on the job. Employers must provide valuable one-on-one training and experience to the selected employee.

For more information, please contact:

See the document: On-the-Job Training
Visit the Web site: http://www.wcb.ns.ca/new/index.php?id=83

Payroll Rebate Program - Nova Scotia Business Inc.

NSBI's Payroll Rebate Program is a performance-based incentive based on targeted employment creation and new payroll generation offered to eligible companies expanding or locating in Nova Scotia. To receive a rebate, eligible companies must create a certain number of new jobs within a set timeframe. The jobs must be maintained to the end of the rebate period. The rebate is usually payable annually over a term not exceeding six years.

For more information, please contact:

Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Suite 701
World Trade & Convention Centre
1800 Argyle Street
P.O. Box 2374
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3E4
Telephone: 902-424-6650
Fax: 902-424-5739
Toll-free (information): 1-877-297-2124 (in Nova Scotia)
1-800-260-6682 (in North America)
E-mail: info@nsbi.ca
Web site: http://www.novascotiabusiness.com/

See the document: Payroll Rebate Program

Student Employment Program - Nova Scotia Economic Development

The Student Employment Program offers several wage subsidy programs to employers in a variety of sectors to encourage them to hire students enrolled in post-secondary education.

For more information, please contact:

Student Employment Program
Nova Scotia Department of Economic and Rural Development
1660 Hollis Street, Suite 600
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1V7
Telephone: 902-424-6000
Fax: 902-424-0508
Toll-free (information): 1-800-424-5418
E-mail: sepinfo@gov.ns.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.ns.ca/econ/sep/

See the document:
Student Career Skills Development Program - Student Employment Program
Co-operative Employment Program - Student Employment Program
Private Sector Research and Development Co-operative Employment Program - Student Employment Program

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Training Programs

Women in Business Initiative - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Women in Business Initiative (WBI) is administered through non-profit business organizations to offer women business owners the resources that they need to grow their businesses and compete. Through this program, the WBI provides business counselling and skills training to women entrepreneurs.

For more information, please contact:

Women in Business Inititative
Suite 600
1801 Hollis Street
P.O. Box 2284, Station C
Halifax B3J 3C8
Telephone: 902-426-6743
Fax: 902-426-2054
Toll-free (information): 1-800-565-1228
Web site: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/English/ImLookingFor/ProgramInformation/Pages/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgramID=4

See the document: Women in Business Initiative

Young Entrepreneur Development Initiative - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

ACOA’s Young Entrepreneur Development Initiative (YEDI) provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions and municipalities to offer business skills training, information and support to Atlantic Canadians under 35 years of age.

For more information, please contact:

ACOA Nova Scotia
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Suite 600
1801 Hollis Street
P.O. Box 2284, Station C
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3C8
Telephone: 902-426-6743
Fax: 902-426-2054
Toll-free (information): 1-800-565-1228
Web site: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/English/Pages/home.aspx

See the document: Young Entrepreneur Development Initiative

Canadian Training Solutions for Workplace Learning - Industry Canada

This online resource is designed to help employers find training solutions to meet the skills development needs of their organizations. The Web site also includes a database of over 950 training providers. Visit the Web site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/cts-scf.nsf/en/home

For more information, please contact:

Industry Canada Web Service Centre
Industry Canada
Telephone: 613-954-5031
Fax: 613-954-2340
Toll-free (information): 1-800-328-6189
TTY Toll-free (hearing impaired): 1-866-694-8389
E-mail: info@ic.gc.ca
Web site: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/home

Self-Employment Benefits Program - Service Canada

The Self-Employment Program provides income support, training, and technical assistance to qualified Employment Insurance (EI) claimants to enable them to become self-employed. Participation in the program is subject to the availability of resources at the local level.

For more information, please contact:

See the document: Self-employment Program - SE
Visit the Web site: http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/epb/sid/cia/grants/self-emp/desc_self-emp.shtml

Skills Link Program - Service Canada

Skills Link helps youth facing barriers to employment develop the broad range of skills, knowledge and work experience they need to participate in the job market. The Skills Link Program constitutes a component of the Youth Employment Strategy. Employers can be a sponsor to this program. The program offers a range of programs and services that can be tailored to meet individual needs and provide more intensive assistance over longer periods of time.

For more information, please contact:

See the document: Skills Link Program
Visit the Web site: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/epb/yi/yep/newprog/skillslink.shtml

TEAM Work Opportunity Fund for Persons with Disabilities

The TEAM Work Opportunity Fund supports a broad array of employment activities for persons with disabilities who are not eligible for employment benefits under the Employment Insurance Act. The objective of the Fund is to assist unemployed persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and keep employment.

For more information, please contact:

Hiriti Tesfai
Opportunity Fund Co-ordinator
TEAM Work Co-operative Ltd.
Suite M278
The Village at Bayers Road
7071 Bayers Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 2C2
Telephone: 902-422-8900
Fax: 902-422-3992
TTY (hearing impaired): 902-420-0721
Web site: http://www.teamworkcooperative.ns.ca/

See the document: TEAM Work Opportunity Fund for Persons with Disabilities

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Helpful Links

Service Canada - Government of Canada

Service Canada operates Human Resource Centres of Canada across the country to help meet the various employment needs of Canadians. Service Canada is the main point of delivery for its employment programs and services, and the Employment Insurance Program.

For more information, please contact:

Visit the Web site: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml

Human Resources Management - Government of Canada

The Human Resources Management Web site is a virtual guide that supports you through a full range of human resource related activities. Human Resources Management is an indispensable resource for information on people management, recruitment, pay and benefits, labour laws, training and skills development, and much more.

For more information, please contact:

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
5th Floor, West Tower, Guy Favreau Complex
200 René-Lévesque Boulevard West
Montréal, Quebec H2Z 1X4
Web site: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml

Visit the Web site: HR Management Canada

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