Programme d'emploi dans les métiers spécialisés ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Private sector employers across all industries requiring skilled trades workers - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations - Organizations with active recruitment needs in specialized trades occupations - Employers registered in Canada (federal or provincial jurisdiction) - Businesses seeking to hire full-time or part-time skilled trades personnel - No minimum company size requirement to access the service ### 💰 Funding Details - No cost service – completely free to employers - Zero financial outlay required – no matching funds or co-investment needed - Non-repayable support – this is a service-based program, not a loan or grant disbursement - No application fees – access to pre-screened candidate pool at no charge - Program absorbs all recruitment matching and candidate preparation costs ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses This is not a direct funding program; rather, it provides in-kind support in the form of: - Access to pre-screened candidates qualified in specialized trades - Candidate motivation and readiness assessment (pre-vetted by program) - Formal training certification of candidates (completed before referral) - Job matching services based on employer-specific hiring criteria - Candidate placement support aligned with employer requirements - Reduction of employer recruitment, screening, and training costs through pre-qualified referrals ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility requirement: Employer must have genuine, active job openings in skilled trades - Candidate fit criteria: Employer must clearly define specific job requirements and competency needs - Pre-screening completion: All referred candidates must have completed formal training and skills certification - Motivation verification: Candidates are pre-assessed for employment readiness and motivation - Placement commitment: Employers are expected to seriously consider and interview referred candidates - No recruitment cost transfer: Employers cannot charge candidates any fees for placement services - Ongoing recruitment access: Program can be accessed multiple times for different hiring needs - Candidate pool limitations: Availability dependent on program candidate enrollment and regional skilled trades training capacity