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Hire for Talent
National resources for inclusive hiring
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Optez pour the talent is a national awareness campaign that helps employers strengthen inclusive hiring practices. It offers resources and tools to support recruitment, hiring, inclusion, and retention of people with disabilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Inclusive recruitment and hiring support.
- Workplace inclusion and retention initiatives.
- Employer training and awareness resources.
- Tools for adapting hiring practices for people with disabilities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers and businesses across Canada.
- Organizations seeking to improve workplace inclusion for people with disabilities.
Eligible expenses
This program aims to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in Canadian workplaces by offering financial support for a variety of initiatives. The eligible activities focus on adapting workplaces, testing new inclusivity methods, and providing training opportunities.
- Implementing workplace adaptations, assessments, or accommodations for employees with disabilities.
- Testing innovative ideas that facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workforce.
- Providing wage subsidies or paid training opportunities such as co-ops, fixed-term internships, and work experiences for individuals with disabilities.
- Offering apprenticeship and industry-specific training to align with current labour market needs.
- Conducting courses and training for specialized talent pools, including first aid and food safety training.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hire for Talent Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Hire for Talent. 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 Hire for Talent?
Optez pour the talent is a national awareness campaign that helps employers strengthen inclusive hiring practices. It offers resources and tools to support recruitment, hiring, inclusion, and retention of people with disabilities.
Who is eligible for the Hire for Talent program?
To be eligible for the Hire for Talent program, you must:
No specific company eligibility criteria are provided in the available information.
What expenses are eligible under Hire for Talent?
Inclusive recruitment and hiring support.
Workplace inclusion and retention initiatives.
Employer training and awareness resources.
Tools for adapting hiring practices for people with disabilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Hire for Talent?
You can contact Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC).
Where is the Hire for Talent available?
The Hire for Talent program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Who are the financial supporters of the Hire for Talent?
Hire for Talent is funded by Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC)