- Closing date : February 21, 2026
Overview
Get financial support to hire and train workers who need experience and training leading to apprenticeship registration.
At a glance
Funding available
- Develop workforce skills
- Up to 50% of project cost
- Closing date : February 21, 2026
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Nunavut
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- 50 employees maximum
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Rural / Remote communities
- Low-income individuals / families
- All structures
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Training on the Job program in Nunavut provides a wage subsidy to encourage the hiring and training of unemployed or under-skilled workers. Eligible activities involve various forms of training, which should eventually lead to stable employment for trainees.
- On-the-job training provided directly at the employer's site.
- Training delivered through an educational institution or vocational training provider.
- Combinations of on-site training and institutional learning.
- Skill upgrading for unemployed or underemployed individuals to prepare them for specific roles.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible entities for the TAP program include:- Non-profit organizations operating within Nunavut looking to provide training opportunities aligned with their mission.- Municipal governments aiming to enhance local employment initiatives by offering training for community members.- Private sector employers with fewer than 50 employees interested in developing their workforce by hiring and training unemployed or under-skilled residents of Nunavut.- Inuit organizations and industry associations dedicated to economic development and employment in Nunavut, focusing on skill building for the unemployed or under-skilled workforce.Eligible trainees must be:- Residents of Nunavut, aged 15 years or older.- Unemployed or requiring skill upgrading to increase their employability in the local job market.- Willing to engage in training programs for full-time, part-time (at least 20 hours per week), or seasonal employment."""
Eligible expenses
The program covers specific wage subsidies related to the training of employees under the TAP.
- 50% of the trainee's wage (65% for persons with disabilities) up to a maximum of 40 hours per week.
- Wage subsidies for apprentices as per the negotiation levels up to a specified amount.
- Reimbursement for regular hours worked, excluding holidays, sick time, and overtime.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant focuses on the region of Nunavut, ensuring that training support aligns with local economic and employment objectives. Eligible employers and trainees are expected to be based in and around this specific geographical area.
- Nunavut, Canada
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The program requires a signed contract between the employer and trainee, emphasizing the commitment to training and potential employment.
- Employers are encouraged to submit invoices regularly for reimbursement, rather than waiting until the end of the training period, to ensure timely subsidy distribution.
- Invoices must include detailed information such as hours worked and salary paid to facilitate the reimbursement process.
- The program operates on a fiscal year cycle, and all invoices must be received by May 1 to be processed.