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Wage Subsidies and Internships Available for Businesses in Ontario for 2026

Assemble your Team with Wage Subsidies and Interns in Ontario

Hiring just got easier! Tap into programs that support your business by covering part of the costs while bringing fresh talent on board.

34 opportunities available
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor), Government of Canada
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Funding for Northern Ontario Francophone economic development
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 57,500 $
  • Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Educational services
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Workforce Development Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 52,500 $
  • Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
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Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon

Career Boost Undergraduate Program

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Paid on-campus work opportunities for eligible students
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $100 to $2,500
Eligible Industries
  • Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding

Government of Ontario
Funding for Ontario disability employment services
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)

Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
Income support and disability benefits for Ontarians
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 1,408 $
Eligible Industries
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Indigenous Youth Work Exchange Program

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF)
Summer work experience for Indigenous students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Ontario, Canada
OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — Critical Industrial Technologies initiative (CIR)

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Support for Ontario critical technology innovation
Ontario, Canada
Employment Ontario
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Ontario

Government of Ontario
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Supported Employment
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Supported Employment

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Ontario, Canada
9.1 — Employment and training start up benefit and up front child care costs
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

9.1 — Employment and training start up benefit and up front child care costs

Government of Ontario
Support for work and child care start-up costs
Ontario, Canada
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Ontario, Canada
Health Workforce Matching Portal
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Health Workforce Matching Portal

Government of Ontario
Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
Ontario, Canada
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Funding for automotive mobility internships
Ontario, Canada
Cultural Hotspot - Signature Projects
Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Cultural Hotspot - Signature Projects

City of Toronto
Funding for community arts and cultural projects
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Youth Job Connection
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Job Connection

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
Ontario, Canada
SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

SkillsAdvance Ontario Pilot

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
Employment and training services
Ontario, Canada
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
Ontario, Canada
4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports

Government of Ontario
Supports disability-related work barriers to employment
Ontario, Canada
Funding Opportunities for Child Care Operators
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Funding Opportunities for Child Care Operators

City of Hamilton
Financial support for Hamilton child care operators
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream

Government of Ontario, Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

City of Cornwall Child Care Grants and Funding Programs

City of Cornwall
Funding support for licensed child care providers
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
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Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Licensed Child Care Funding and Wage Enhancement – City of Peterborough

City of Peterborough
Funding for licensed child care wage support
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports

Service Canada
Employment support funding for people with disabilities
Ontario, Canada
Property Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Property Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)

United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR)
Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
Ontario, Canada
C
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpenClosing Soon

Career Boost Graduate & Law Program

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
Paid student jobs for eligible graduate and law students
Ontario, Canada
People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports internships to strengthen the workforce in Northern Ontario communities.
Ontario, Canada
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (employers)

Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Wage subsidies for heritage jobs
Canada
Career Employment Match Program 2024
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Career Employment Match Program 2024

Shooniyaa Wa-Biitong Training and Employment Centre for the Treaty No. 3 Area Inc.
Summer employment support for Treaty #3 students
Fort Frances, Kenora, Ontario
Wage Enhancement Grant (WEG) and Home Child Care Enhancement Grant (HCCEG) – Kawartha Lakes & County of Haliburton
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Wage Enhancement Grant (WEG) and Home Child Care Enhancement Grant (HCCEG) – Kawartha Lakes & County of Haliburton

City of Kawartha Lakes
Support for child care workforce wage increases
Ontario, Canada
ENCQOR 5G at MaRS
Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

ENCQOR 5G at MaRS

MaRS Discovery District
Pre-commercial 5G support for innovative startups
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Volunteer and Employee Recruiting
Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Volunteer and Employee Recruiting

Regional Municipality of York
Support for recruiting employees and volunteers
Ontario, Canada
Indigenous Workforce Development Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Indigenous Workforce Development Program

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Supports Indigenous internships in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada

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