Employ PEI

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

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.

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.