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Training-on-the-job program
Support for hiring and training a new worker
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Alberta, Canada
Overview
This program helps employers train a new worker when a return to the former job is not possible. WCB shares training wage costs and may support outside training, workplace assessments, and modifications for eligible placements.
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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
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
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
2
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.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Employers in Alberta
- Employers covered by WCB-Alberta
- Businesses hiring for a new position
Eligible expenses
- A percentage of the employee’s training wages.
- Outside courses or training linked to the placement.
- Workplace assessments and modifications, where applicable.
Eligible geographic areas
- Alberta
Processing and Agreement
- The employer posts a job through WCB Job Connections.
- WCB reviews the opportunity and contacts the employer through a job developer or re-employment specialist.
- An interview may be arranged with suitable candidates.
- A contract is completed before the training period begins.
Additional information
- The program is delivered through WCB Job Connections.
- It can involve an existing worker or a new employee.
- People hired through the program are covered by WCB.
- If a worker is injured or reinjures themselves during the program, the claim costs are not applied to the employer’s WCB account.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Training-on-the-job program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Training-on-the-job program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Training-on-the-job program?
This program helps employers train a new worker when a return to the former job is not possible. WCB shares training wage costs and may support outside training, workplace assessments, and modifications for eligible placements.
Who is eligible for the Training-on-the-job program program?
To be eligible for the Training-on-the-job program program, you must:
Suitable job opportunity required
For workers unable to return to former job
Case manager approval involved
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 Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA) by email at TOJ@wcb.ab.ca or by phone at 1-866-498-4694.
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 Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Training-on-the-job program?
Training-on-the-job program is funded by Forest Resource Improvement Association of Alberta (FRIAA)