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Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 60% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Yukon, Canada
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.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce 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
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
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.
Official resources
Eligibility
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
- Step 1: Contact Program Staff
- Reach out to the program staff for guidance and initial discussions regarding your application needs.
- Contact can be made via email at LMD@yukon.ca, by calling 867-667-5906, or toll-free at 1-800-661-0408, extension 5906.
- Step 2: Develop an Application Plan
- Work collaboratively with program staff to outline a tailored application plan.
- Address the specific assistance required for staffing, training, or human resources development within your business.
- Step 3: Complete the Application Form
- Fill out all required sections of the application form as provided by the program staff.
- Ensure all necessary information and supporting documentation is included, accurately reflecting your staffing and training needs.
- Step 4: Submit the Application
- Submit your completed application form following the instructions provided by the program staff.
- Applications can be submitted in person by appointment, via email, or through another agreed-upon method with program staff.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Staffing UP Program
What is the Staffing UP?
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.
How much funding can be received?
Staffing UP Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Staffing UP program?
To be eligible for the Staffing UP program, you must:
Must be a Yukon employer with at least one employee other than the owner
Cannot be a federal, provincial, or territorial government body or crown corporation
What expenses are eligible under Staffing UP?
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.
Who can I contact for more information about the Staffing UP?
You can contact Government of Yukon by email at LMD@yukon.ca or by phone at 867-667-5906.
Where is the Staffing UP available?
The Staffing UP program is available the province of Yukon.
Who are the financial supporters of the Staffing UP?
Staffing UP is funded by Government of Yukon