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Training-on-the-job program
Support for hiring and training a new worker
Latest source updateLast Update: July 8, 2026Latest change: The TOJ fact sheet and program page now direct employers to email contact and an information session, while removing the prior WCB Job Connections and phone-based application instructions.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: July 8, 2026
Latest change: The TOJ fact sheet and program page now direct employers to email contact and an information session, while removing the prior WCB Job Connections and phone-based application instructions.
Training-on-the-job application details updated
The Training-on-the-job (TOJ) fact sheet now says employers should contact TOJ@wcb.ab.ca, and it adds an employer information session registration note on the revised PDF. The page no longer presents the prior WCB Job Connections workflow or the 1-866-498-4694 getting-started phone line. The revised PDF also adds participation conditions: an Alberta WCB account in good standing is required, and employers must include workers’ earnings when reporting annual assessable earnings to WCB. The funding language remains a negotiated reimbursement of a percentage of salary, but the page now frames the program more explicitly as support during the training period and for employers with covered accounts.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Who can apply
Employers covered by WCB-Alberta with an Alberta WCB account in good standing
See full eligibility
Overview
Training-on-the-job (TOJ) program supports employers in Alberta that have an Alberta WCB account in good standing and hire workers unable to return to their regular job and employer. WCB provides a financial incentive during training, with salary reimbursement tied to the worker's skills and abilities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Alberta
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Training a new employee on the job.
- Supporting a worker to gain skills and work experience in a new position.
- Using workplace training as part of a return-to-work plan.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers covered by WCB-Alberta with an Alberta WCB account in good standing
Eligible expenses
- A percentage of the employee’s training wages.
- Outside courses or training linked to the placement.
- Workplace assessments and modifications, where applicable.
Processing and Agreement
- If a worker is injured or aggravates a previous injury during the TOJ program, the claim costs will not be applied to your WCB account.
- If the placement is not a good fit, you make the decision in the best interests of your company, as with any other employer-employee situation.
Additional information
- Industry Support offers a TOJ information session for employers.
- Prospective employers can register online.
- For questions or if you are currently seeking potential candidates for available positions, contact TOJ@wcb.ab.ca.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Training-on-the-job program Program
What is the Training-on-the-job program?
Training-on-the-job (TOJ) program supports employers in Alberta that have an Alberta WCB account in good standing and hire workers unable to return to their regular job and employer. WCB provides a financial incentive during training, with salary reimbursement tied to the worker's skills and abilities.
Who is eligible for the Training-on-the-job program program?
To be eligible for the Training-on-the-job program program, you must:
The program is for workers who cannot return to their regular job and employer
What expenses are eligible under Training-on-the-job program?
Training a new employee on the job.
Supporting a worker to gain skills and work experience in a new position.
Using workplace training as part of a return-to-work plan.
Who can I contact for more information about the Training-on-the-job program?
You can contact Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta by email at TOJ@wcb.ab.ca or by phone at 1-866-922-9221.
Where is the Training-on-the-job program available?
The Training-on-the-job program program is available the province of Alberta.
Is the Training-on-the-job program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Training-on-the-job program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Training-on-the-job program?
Training-on-the-job program is funded by Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta