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.
24 opportunities available
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Money for businesses to hire students
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Elevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Practical student internships with wage subsidies in Canada
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsSuspended
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Government of Ontario (ON), Government of Canada (GC), Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Northern Ontario Development Program — Youth Internships — Private Sector
Money for SMEs to hire graduates in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OBIO — Health to Business Bridge Program
Wage subsidies and talent for health science companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Employment Ontario
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Supported Employment
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Fellowship for automotive and smart mobility technology
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Financial assistance for Ontario community projects
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Health Workforce Matching Portal
Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Indigenous Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire Indigenous interns in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 52,500 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Workforce Development Stream
Northern Ontario internships bolster workforce through strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Supports high school students in skilled trades apprenticeships
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
Sound Design Program
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Eligible Funding
- From $20,000 to $150,000
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Wage subsidies for health sciences companies to hire women
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 20,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
Eligible Funding
- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen
People & Talent Program - Workforce Development Stream
Supports internships to strengthen the workforce in Northern Ontario communities.
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 35,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
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