Newfoundland and Labrador Employment Enhancement Program
The Employment Enhancement Program provides wage subsidies and training allowances to employers in forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fisheries.
About this program
The Newfoundland and Labrador Employment Enhancement Program supports employers in the forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, and fishery sectors by providing funding to create long-term or seasonal employment and a training allowance for new employees. The program can subsidize 75 percent of wages up to $15 per hour for 10 to 28 weeks, and can provide a training allowance up to $3,000 per person hired. Applications are submitted through the Labour Market Programs Support System.
Eligibility
Incorporated businesses and sole proprietors with offices in Newfoundland and Labrador may apply if they operate in eligible forestry, aquaculture, agriculture, or fisheries sectors and meet program requirements.
Requirements
- Employer must be an incorporated business or sole proprietor.
- Employer must have a Canada Revenue Agency business number.
- Employer must be in good standing with the Registry of Companies and Deeds.