Suspended
EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers
Wage support for hiring newcomers in electricity
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Location
Canada
Overview
This program offers wage support to help employers hire internationally trained newcomers in the electricity sector. It supports onboarding for eligible full-time permanent roles, with funding of up to 50% or $10,000 maximum.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Enhance an existing program
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is suspended
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Educational services
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- New immigrants & refugees
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring and onboarding internationally trained newcomers in electricity-sector roles.
- Workforce integration of foreign-trained professionals.
Documents Needed
- Employer application
- Participant eligibility form
- Contract for successful placements
- Learning plan
- Monthly reimbursement claims
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Electricity generation, transmission, and distribution companies
- Renewable energy and electricity-sector support firms
- Manufacturers of equipment for the electricity sector
- Service providers for the electricity sector
- Universities, colleges, and polytechnics supporting the electricity industry
Who is not eligible
- Current international students without a Post-Graduate Work Permit
Eligible expenses
- Wage costs for the first few months of onboarding.
Selection criteria
- Applications are funded in the order received.
- Applicants must meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
- EHRC may apply additional criteria to support national and equitable representation.
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit employer application
- Send the application to EHRC.
- Step 2: Submit participant eligibility form
- The participant provides the required eligibility form.
- Step 3: Wait for review
- EHRC reviews the submission; processing can take up to 10 business days.
- Step 4: Sign the contract and create a learning plan
- For successful placements, the employer, participant, and EHRC sign the contract.
- The employer and participant then create a learning plan.
- Step 5: Submit reimbursement claims
- The employer submits monthly claims for reimbursement.
- Step 6: Complete final evaluation
- Employer and participant complete evaluation surveys at the end of the funded placement.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Eligibility forms are assessed before approval.
- Successful placements require a contract signed by the employer, participant, and EHRC.
- Monthly reimbursement claims are submitted during the placement.
- Employer and participant complete evaluation surveys at the end.
Additional information
- Applications are currently not being accepted.
- Eligible employers may ask to be placed on the waitlist by email.
- The program is funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Foreign Credential Recognition Program.
- Funding is limited to the first employers who apply and meet the requirements.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers Program
What is the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?
This program offers wage support to help employers hire internationally trained newcomers in the electricity sector. It supports onboarding for eligible full-time permanent roles, with funding of up to 50% or $10,000 maximum.
How much funding can be received?
EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers program?
To be eligible for the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers program, you must:
Hiring full-time permanent newcomers.
Employer active in electricity sector.
Participant is an eligible newcomer.
What expenses are eligible under EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?
Hiring and onboarding internationally trained newcomers in electricity-sector roles.
Workforce integration of foreign-trained professionals.
Who can I contact for more information about the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers?
You can contact Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC) by email at [email protected].
Where is the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers available?
The EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers program is available across Canada.
Is the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers a grant, loan, or tax credit?
EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers is a Wage Subsidies And Interns