How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Métis Employment Services?

Métis Employment Services is funded by Rupertsland Institute

What are Métis Employment Services's eligibility criterias?

Employers must be planning to hire Métis workers permanently. Employers need to facilitate practical on-the-job training to RLI clients.

Métis Employment Services

Last Update: July 22, 2025

Canada

Wage subsidies for employers of Métis youth in Alberta

Métis Employment Services at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Other Support

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

Educational services

Grant Providers

Rupertsland Institute

Program status

Open

Overview of the Métis Employment Services program

Receive a wage subsidy to cover up to 50% of the costs of employing Métis youth for 6 months or less, or between May and August.

Financing terms and conditions

This grant supports Métis employment services by offering various financial incentives to employers committing to hire and train Métis individuals. These financing modalities are designed to alleviate the initial costs of employment and ensure long-term employment opportunities for Métis youth and adults.

Subsidies of up to 50% for wages of Métis individuals in the Employment Partnership program for up to six months.
Wage subsidies for the Youth Summer Employment program, covering up to 50% of wages not exceeding the provincial minimum wage, and up to 100% for not-for-profit organizations.
Funding for Employment Supports to cover costs related to employment, such as tools and safety certifications.
Collaboration on Group Training Projects with customized funding solutions in response to specific labor shortages.

Eligible projects & activities

The Métis Employment Services grant focuses on enhancing employment opportunities and skill development for Métis individuals. This grant supports activities that facilitate job experience, training, and employment resources.

Providing wage subsidies to employers hiring Métis individuals for career-related work experience and training.
Youth summer employment opportunities for Métis students to support their career growth and educational pursuits.
Offering employment support to Métis individuals needing tools, work attire, or certifications to meet job requirements.
Developing group training projects tailored to meet workforce demands and integrating new Métis workers into businesses.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 25,000

Engage Métis youths in a local software development startup for 6 months

$ 9,000

Hire Métis youths to create and manage digital content for a local history museum

$ 10,000

Hire Métis youths to assist in a community garden project for the summer

$ 11,000

Hire Métis youths to assist in the restoration of public parks for the summer

$ 17,500

Hire Métis youths to assist in managing a local food bank for six months

$ 12,000

Employ Métis youths to help run a summer sports camp for children

Eligibility criteria of the Métis Employment Services program

Eligibility for employer participation in Rupertsland Institute programs is based on specific requirements to ensure support for Métis employment.

The employer must be willing to provide career-related work experience to Métis individuals.
The employer is required to provide part of the wages and can receive a subsidy of up to 50% from Rupertsland Institute.
For the Youth Summer Employment program, the employer must employ Métis youth aged 15-30 and offer positions that support returning to school in the fall.
Not-for-profit organizations participating in the Youth Summer Employment program may receive wage reimbursement up to 100% of the provincial minimum wage.

Eligible expenses

The eligible projects focus on providing employment and training opportunities for Métis individuals, supporting employers in recruiting Métis workers, and facilitating practical skills development in various industries.

Employment Partnership Program for Métis individuals lacking job experience.
Youth Summer Employment Program offering career-related experience to Métis youth.
Employment Supports for individuals lacking necessary tools or certifications.
Group Training Projects customized for regional needs and employer partnerships.