Suspended
Last Update: April 9, 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
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.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the EHRC — Welcoming Newcomers. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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 Government of Canada by email at [email protected] or by phone at none.
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