FOR EMPLOYERS

Wage Subsidy – Overview

See here for Wage Subsidy Program Objectives, Benefits and Eligibility, or download the printable Wage Subsidy Handout PDF document.

Wage Subsidy Application form for Employers

Download the Employer Application Package (PDF)

WAGE SUBSIDY EMPLOYER CHECKLIST

A Wage Subsidy Employer must:

  • Agree to provide orientation and training to the new employee
  • Intend to offer the wage subsidy employee long term employment
  • Guarantee a minimum of 30 hours per week  (some flexibility may be possible)
  • Ensure WCB coverage is current and make timely Source Deduction payments
  • Comply with the Employment Standards Act
  • Provide a fixed rate of pay – commission only positions and piecework are not eligible
  • Hire someone who is not an immediate family member
  • Not have hired the employee prior to a Wage Subsidy contract having been signed
  • Have been in business for one year or, if not, provide evidence of the company’s ability to support an employee

If you have been able to confirm yes to the above list, please proceed with the employer application, which will be reviewd by a Job Development Coordinator to determine eligibility.

Please include the following documentation:

Cover Letter

  • Include a brief outline of your company’s product or service and the plans for future growth
  • The intended outcome of this subsidy (participant’s employment status upon completion of the Wage Subsidy)

Job Description

  • Position Title
  • Outline of duties included in the position
  • Hours of work and fixed rate of pay

Skill Enhancement Plan

  • Details of skills/duties to be learned and who will be training
  • Schedule of instruction
  • Skill Enhancement Form here (pdf)

PD7AE (Source Deduction Form)

  • Most recent submission to Canada Revenue Agency and MUST BE in good standing

Please feel free to contact us for any clarification or assistance you may need.

When your application for the Wage Subsidy Program and attachments are received, the Job Development Coordinator will contact you to review the application.

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour market Development Agreement