How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 60% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Staffing UP?

Staffing UP is funded by Government of Yukon

What are Staffing UP's eligibility criterias?

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

Staffing UP

Last Update: July 22, 2025

YT, Canada

Financial support for recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees

Staffing UP at a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 60% of project cost

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

All industries

Grant Providers

Government of Yukon

Program status

Open

Overview of the Staffing UP program

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.

Financing terms and conditions

Up to 60% of base salary covered for up to one year when hiring an inexperienced worker for an existing permanent position.
All employer expenses are eligible for up to 8 weeks during workplace skills and interest assessments, and up to 24 weeks for workplace-based training.
Training funding rates: 60% for unpaid trainees, 70% for paid trainees, 80% for unemployed candidates, and 90% for unemployed candidates from underrepresented groups.

Eligible projects & activities

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

$ 6,750

Connecting regional SMEs for shared HR and retention strategies

$ 16,300

Inclusive childcare assistant training and mentorship initiative

$ 16,800

Customized HR system and manager training for hospitality SME

$ 23,300

Onboarding program and skills training for new retail staff

$ 8,820

Assessing employee skills for improved workplace inclusion

Eligibility criteria of the Staffing UP program

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

Eligibility criteria of the Staffing UP program

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 to the Staffing UP program

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

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

Prepare and fill out application

Complete the official application form provided by the program
Gather supporting documents as requested

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.