How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $12 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the Employ PEI?

Employ PEI is funded by Government of Prince Edward Island, Skills PEI

What are Employ PEI's eligibility criterias?

Eligibility criteria not mentioned

Employ PEI

Last Update: July 22, 2025

PE, Canada

Wage subsidies for Prince Edward Island (PEI) employers to hire job seekers

Employ PEI at a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $12
Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Closing date : May 17, 2024

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Government of Prince Edward Island
Skills PEI

Program status

Closed

Overview of the Employ PEI program

Temporary wage subsidy for long-term employment opportunities to help job seekers develop new skills and gain work experience.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 13,000

Providing on-the-job training for newly hired environmental scientists

$ 25,000

Initiating IT support training for recent graduates hired by a consultancy

$ 18,000

Hiring and training three new software developers for a tech solution company

$ 27,000

Sales training for new hires at a retail company

$ 22,000

Providing legal assistant training for new hires at a law firm

$ 16,000

Training on sustainable agriculture techniques for new agronomists

Eligibility criteria of the Employ PEI program

Employ PEI provides a temporary wage subsidy for employers hiring new full-time employees lacking work experience, covering up to 50% of wages for a maximum of 20 weeks.

Registered private sector businesses
Organizations
Municipalities
Band/tribal councils
Public health and educational institutions
Unemployed and looking for full-time work
Legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen or permanent resident)
Out of high school for at least 2 years
Other criteria may apply

Who is eligible?

Yes, there are specific types of companies eligible for the Employ PEI - For Employers grant. These include several different sectors and types of organizations.

Registered private sector businesses
Organizations
Municipalities
Band/tribal councils
Public health and educational institutions

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies may not be eligible for this grant. For example, companies involved in the tobacco or adult entertainment industries might not qualify.

Companies in the tobacco industry
Companies in the adult entertainment industry

Eligible expenses

This grant covers eligible expenses related to wage subsidies during the training period of new full-time employees.

Up to 50% of wages for a maximum of 20 weeks
Maximum contribution of $12.50 per hour

Eligibility criteria of the Employ PEI program

Applications for the Employ PEI program are evaluated against specific criteria to determine eligibility, ensuring that both employers and prospective employees meet the necessary conditions for the wage subsidy. The following are the key evaluation and selection criteria:

Employer must be a registered private sector business, organization, municipality, band/tribal council, or public health and educational institution.
Employee must be unemployed, looking for full-time work, legally authorized to work in Canada, and out of high school for at least 2 years.
Detailed job description including job duties, education requirement and timelines for the new employee.
Sustainability plan to maintain the new employee following the subsidy period.
The wage rate paid to the participant must be within the wage range for the targeted occupation.
Employer must cover mandatory employment related costs including CPP and EI, and ensure proper Worker’s Compensation coverage for the participant.

How to apply to the Employ PEI program

Complete the Employ PEI Application for Employers.

Prepare a detailed job description including job duties, education requirements, and timelines for the new employee.

Gather the contact information for the new employee.

Develop a sustainability plan to maintain the new employee following the subsidy period.

Email the completed Employ PEI Application for Employers and supporting documentation to skillspei@gov.pe.ca or drop it off at your local SkillsPEI office.

Wait for a Program Officer to contact you within a few days to discuss your application.

Receive confirmation of approval for your application. Your new employee should not start work until you receive this approval.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Some applicants may face restrictions or additional requirements due to local or provincial regulations.
The grant application process may require specific documentation, such as financial statements or partnership agreements.
Previous recipients of this grant may have limitations on consecutive funding periods.
Grant recipients might be obligated to showcase results or project developments in public forums or presentations.

Contact Government of Prince Edward Island

skillspei@gov.pe.ca

1-877-491-4766

Apply to this program

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