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Staffing UP
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Yukon, Canada
Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees
Grant and Funding
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Overview
The Staffing UP program supports Yukon employers in recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff by providing financial aid of up to 60% of base salary for permanent positions and up to 90% of training costs for underrepresented groups. Eligible activities include on-the-job training, skills assessments, and human resources development initiatives.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve employee retention
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Yukon
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 1 employees minimum
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Activities funded
- Recruitment, hiring, and retention of qualified staff for your business.
- Workplace-based training for current or newly hired employees to meet business needs.
- Assessment of employee skills and interests within the workplace.
- Developing or improving human resources practices and capabilities.
- Connecting with other employers to identify and retain staff.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 13,250
Welding apprentice wage and safety certification for new hire
$ 8,820
Assessing employee skills for improved workplace inclusion
$ 16,300
Inclusive childcare assistant training and mentorship initiative
$ 23,300
Onboarding program and skills training for new retail staff
$ 6,750
Connecting regional SMEs for shared HR and retention strategies
$ 16,800
Customized HR system and manager training for hospitality SME
Eligibility
- The applicant must be an employer based in Yukon employing at least one person other than themselves.
- The applicant must not be a federal, provincial, or territorial government body or a Crown corporation.
- Priority is given to employers with fewer than 20 employees.
- Priority is given to projects that support hiring or training individuals from underrepresented groups in the workforce.
- The project must demonstrate a need for assistance in finding, hiring, or retaining staff.
Who is eligible?
- Employers in Yukon who have at least one employee (excluding themselves)
- First Nation governments in Yukon
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial or territorial government organizations.
- Crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Salary costs, either fully or partially covered, depending on the type of financial assistance selected.
- Mandatory employment-related expenses (e.g., Employment Insurance, Canada Pension Plan contributions) in specified cases related to workplace evaluation or training.
- Employer share of employee benefits and training costs, including travel expenses for training purposes.
- Operating and overhead costs such as trainer fees, materials, supplies, and disability support.
- Administrative expenses related to the use of current resources for project implementation.
- Training expenses for current or future staff, including costs of third-party training to enhance skills, prepare for promotion, or help new hires acquire necessary competencies.
Eligible geographic areas
- Employers located in Yukon
Selection criteria
- Demonstration of need for assistance in finding, hiring, and retaining staff.
- Alignment of employer's needs with the program’s priorities (e.g., human resources capacity-building, hiring support for underrepresented groups).
- Priority given to employers with fewer than 20 employees.
- Support for hiring individuals from underrepresented groups (e.g., Yukon First Nations, youth under 30, persons with disabilities, individuals over 50, women in trades or technology, newcomers to Canada).
How to apply
1
Contact the program staff
- Contact the program staff by email, phone, or in person to express your interest
- Receive guidance on eligibility and next steps
2
Agree on an action plan
- Work with program staff to agree on a tailored plan that meets your needs
- Clarify objectives and types of financial assistance required
3
Prepare and fill out application
- Complete the official application form provided by the program
- Gather supporting documents as requested
4
Submit your application
- Submit the completed application to the program by email or in person
- Ensure all sections and documents are included
Additional information
- The program encourages networking among employers for personnel recruitment and retention strategies.
- Continuous professional development and upskilling are emphasized as key retention strategies.
- Yukon First Nations governments are eligible and may be involved through nation-to-nation negotiations.
Contacts
LMD@yukon.ca
867-667-5906
