Student Work Placement Program
Run by ESDC
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Wage subsidies of up to $5,000 per work placement for employers anywhere in Canada who hire post-secondary students. Employers apply year-round through one of 18 delivery partners (such as Technation, ECO Canada, BioTalent Canada and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce); some partners may be at capacity.
Closes
No fixed deadline
Apply on canada.ca(Opens the funder’s site)Key facts
| Who can apply | Small businesses, Non-profits and charities |
|---|---|
| Pays for | Hiring and wages |
| Where | Canada |
| How much | Up to $5,000 |
| Type | Wage subsidy |
| Intake | Accepts applications all year · Year-round, through delivery partners. |
How to apply
Apply through one of the program's delivery partners, listed on the program page.
Other programs for the same need, open now
Wage subsidies for employers who hire youth aged 15 to 30 for summer jobs. Not-for-profits can get up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum wage; public employers and private businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees can get up to 50%. Applications for summer 2027 are open until December 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm Pacific.
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