Western Economic Diversification Canada
www.wd-deo.gc.ca
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Employment
At some point, you may need to hire employees. Several government programs at the provincial and federal levels offer support, often in the form of wage subsidies.
Alberta Programs
A variety of programs are available in Alberta, including placement, skills and on-the-job training.
Alberta Human Resources and Employment
Saskatchewan Programs
A variety of programs are available in Saskatchewan, including post-secondary graduate placement, workbased training, institutional quick response training, targeted youth programs, sector partnerships and bridging.
Canada-Saskatchewan Business Service Centre
National Programs
Agriculture and Agri-food Canada
Science Horizons in Agriculture and Agri-Food - For organizations doing research in agri-food science or veterinary medicine. Provides funding to hire unemployed (or under-employed) people who have studied a science-related or vet program.
http://www.agr.gc.ca/
Human Resources Development Canada
Summer Career Placements - A wage subsidy program that enables employers to create career-related summer jobs for students. The subsidy is up to 50% of minimum wage for private sector employers, up to $4.25/hr for public sector, and up to 100% of minimum wage for non-profits.
http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/
National Research Council of Canada IRAP Program -
Science and Technology Internship
Through IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program), the NRC provides financial assistance to small to medium enterprises who want to hire technology / business graduates to introduce new products, conduct market analyses, improve customer service, etc. Internships can last up to 6 months.
http://www.nrc.ca/irap
National Research Council of Canada IRAP Program -
Science Collaborative Research Internships
Through Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP), this program provides financial assistance to small to medium enterprises who want to hire a recent graduates to help develop your technology. Internships can last up to 6 months.
http://www.nrc.ca/irap
