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.

Receiving Wage Subsidies has never been easier

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) in electricity, by providing subsidies of between $5,000 and $7,000 per position.

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Discovering Potential

Employers providing un- and under-employed youth with work experience may be eligible for this program. Wage subsidies of up to 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.

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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.

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Destination Trade

Supporting small to medium sized employers that are creating new, work-integrated learning (WIL) and third or fourth-year apprentice opportunities in electricity, by providing incentives and subsidies of $5,000 per position.

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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.