Receiving Wage Subsidies has never been easier
Using Funding for Futures, employers create an account, choose the program they wish to apply for by answering a simple question, and then manage the process from application to claim. They can even upload their banking details and add account administrators to make the whole process easier on their end.
Our Programs
EHRC offers a number of wage subsidy programs to electricity sector employers to support the recruitment of youth, students and newcomers to Canada.
Empowering Futures
Supporting employers that are creating new, work-integrated learning (WIL) and first-year apprentice opportunities in electricity, by providing subsidies of between $5,000 and $10,000 per position. ***Please note that the Empowering Futures STUDENT (SWPP) program is nearly at capacity. All submitted applications, completed by both the employer and student, will be assessed on a rolling basis, pending funding availability. Approval for all eligible applications cannot be guaranteed at this time. In addition, your submission may be placed on our waitlist. Our team will be in touch within five business days to confirm the status of your application.***
Discovering Potential
Employers providing un- and under-employed youth with work experience may be eligible for this program. Wage subsidies of between 50-75% of a participant’s wages, with a maximum benefit of up to $24,000 per participant are available. Participants furthest from employment may be eligible for additional funding, pending evaluation.
Welcoming Newcomers
Employers that hire Newcomers to Canada may be eligible for up to $10,000 per participant for wage subsidies, skills development and/or on-the-job training. Newcomers must have arrived in Canada within the past 10 years and be Canadian, Permanent Residents, Refugees, Temporary Foreign Workers with open work permit or graduated International students with Post Graduate Work Permit. We are accepting few more applications for this fiscal year.
Workers in Transition
A wage subsidy program and incentive program where EHRC and employers in the electricity sector partner to attract top talent, with transferrable skills from different industries. Employers can receive up to $15,000 or up to 50% of the wages as well as combine the same with training and wrap around supports. The program will be key in helping workers switch from their professions in the current industry into the electricity industry.
Benefits of Creating an Account
Your account allows you to apply for funding, check placement status, manage your placements and submit your claims. A dashboard view is available at any time to verify the status of any placement. Creating an account is easy and we will help you through the steps.
Apply for Funding
You'll have to create an account first. Then you can choose the program you wish to apply for by answering one simple question - with up to 20 participants at a time. You can even apply for funding before you have a participant identified.
Manage Placements
You can check the status of your applications at any time by logging in. Once it has been approved, a contract is issued via DocuSign and you can always update us on the status of a placement (maybe an applicant left early - or you liked them so much you hired them full-time!).
Submit Claims
We recommend submitting your claims monthly so you don't get behind. Just login, find your program and applicant from the dropdown and upload paystubs (or equivalent payment details) and we'll be able to process your payment for the month.
Contact us if you have questions
The whole thing is pretty easy but if you do have any questions about Funding For Futures or any of our programs, our support team is always happy to help - feel free to fill in the form below and we'll be back to you in a couple of business days.