Hire for Talent

📋 Eligible Entities - For-profit businesses of all sizes operating in Canada - Non-profit organizations and charities - Social enterprises - Businesses with active operations and a Canadian business registration - Employers with capacity to create meaningful employment roles - Organizations must demonstrate commitment to inclusive hiring practices ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant amount: Up to $50,000 per eligible applicant (specific amounts vary by province and program year) - Non-repayable grant: No repayment required - Matching requirement: Generally 50% employer cost-share (varies by jurisdiction) - Funding structure: Direct subsidy or wage supplement model - No interest or fees: Grant-based support with no borrowing costs - Funding availability: Subject to annual budget allocations and program capacity ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Recruitment costs: Job advertising, recruitment agency fees, hiring consultant services - Training and onboarding: Workplace orientation, skills training, mentorship programs - Wage subsidies: Partial or full wage support during training/probation period - Workplace accommodations: Equipment, accessibility modifications, assistive technology - HR support: Training HR staff on inclusive hiring and retention practices - Retention initiatives: Career development programs, ongoing skills training - Administrative costs: Documentation and support services related to hiring ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Mandatory disclosure: Applicant must identify candidates with disabilities - Employment duration: Hired employees must remain employed for minimum specified period (typically 6-12 months) - Reporting requirements: Regular progress reports on hires, training completion, and retention - Recordkeeping: Maintain documentation of recruitment, training, and accommodations - Compliance: Follow human rights legislation and employment standards - Performance milestones: - Successful recruitment within set timeframe - Completion of onboarding and training programs - Achievement of employment retention targets - Grant recovery: Non-compliance or early termination may trigger fund repayment - Application deadline: Subject to annual intake periods (check provincial programs)