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ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement
Employment placement support for Ontario clients
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Location
Ontario
Overview
Supports help clients prepare for and obtain competitive employment or self-employment in Ontario. Funding is earned when placement, retention, or self-employment income targets are achieved, and services may include job readiness, job development, and workplace supports.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Job placement and retention support for clients seeking competitive employment.
- Self-employment support, including business planning.
- Employment readiness, job search, and job development services.
- Workplace training and on-the-job placement support.
Documents Needed
- Self-employment business plan, if applicable.
- Reports submitted through the required online systems or other methods.
- User registration and identity verification details.
Sources and recorded changes
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations delivering employment supports for ODSP clients.
- Service providers working with clients seeking competitive employment or self-employment.
Eligible expenses
- Transportation to work.
- Work supplies and clothing.
- Telephone expenses.
- Certification charges.
- Special equipment and job coaching supports.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are assessed against target achievement and outcome-based funding rules.
- Funding is reconciled during the contract period based on results.
- Contracts may be adjusted in-year if placement and retention targets are not being met.
- Funding not earned at year-end or after termination may be recovered.
- Reports must be submitted to the ministry using online systems or other required methods.
Additional information
- Service providers may not charge clients for the support services provided.
- Funding is reconciled based on targets achieved.
- Any unspent or unearned funds may be recovered by the ministry.
- Reports must be submitted through online systems or other required methods.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement Program
What is the ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement?
Supports help clients prepare for and obtain competitive employment or self-employment in Ontario. Funding is earned when placement, retention, or self-employment income targets are achieved, and services may include job readiness, job development, and workplace supports.
Who is eligible for the ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement program?
To be eligible for the ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement program, you must:
Age 16 or older.
Resident of Ontario.
Work-eligible in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement?
Transportation to work.
Work supplies and clothing.
Telephone expenses.
Certification charges.
Special equipment and job coaching supports.
Where is the ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement available?
The ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement?
ODSP Employment Supports — Job placement is funded by Government of Ontario