WorkBC Wage Subsidy

The WorkBC Wage Subsidy program is an opportunity for employers to re-hire laid off employees, hire new employees and connect with WorkBC clients looking for work experience and job opportunities. The WorkBC Wage Subsidy program offers an opportunity to employers by: - Covering a portion of employee wages - Providing disability supports to reduce work-related barriers for an employee - Re-hiring/recalling laid off employees - Hiring new employees Value An employer can have a maximum of 10 subsidized employees per year however, you can only have five active wage subsidies (per CRA Business Number) at one time. Wage Subsidy rates for WorkBC Clients: +First 8 Weeks: 50% subsidy, up to $500 weekly +Second 8 Weeks: 25% subsidy, up to $250 weekly +Final 8 Weeks: 15% subsidy, up to $150 weekly ($7,200/new hire) Wage Subsidy rates for Priority Clients: +First 8 Weeks: 75% subsidy, up to $750 weekly +Second 8 Weeks: 50% subsidy, up to $500 weekly +Final 8 Weeks: 25% subsidy, up to $250 weekly ($12,000/new hire)

Deadline not available

Deadline not available

Hiring

All Sectors

For Profit

This grant is restricted to whole of Canada

This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100

Company Requirements

Be a registered business in B.C.
Be compliant with all applicable legislation including, but not limited to: the Employment Standards Act, Workers Compensation Act, Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Employment Insurance Act (Canada)
Be at Arm’s Length from the WorkBC Employment Services Contractor and potential employee
Offer a full-time position of approximately 35 hours per week, unless the Client has a special need for fewer hours per week and this need is documented (these clients must be Case Managed Clients who are matched through a WorkBC Centre)
Offer Insurable Employment as defined by the Employment Insurance Act (Canada)
Offer a position where the job is primarily based and performed in B.C.
Not fill a position vacant because of a layoff, unless the employee who had been laid-off declines to return to the position)
Confirm that the client is not an existing employee of the Employer OR if the client is an existing employee, that they have been laid-off and are being recalled
Confirm that no workers will experience a reduction in hours or be laid off as a result of the Wage Subsidy placement
Offer the likelihood of long-term employment or provide needed work experience to enable client to achieve long-term employment elsewhere
Pay reasonable, competitive wages that are reflective of the prevailing wage rate for the position.

Role Requirement

Contacting WorkBC Vancouver Midtown East (Mount Pleasant location) through phone (604-829-2300) or by e-mail (info-vancouvermidtown-east@workbc.ca)