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Wage Subsidies and Internships Available for Businesses in Ontario for 2026

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

49 programs
  • Elevate Talent logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Elevate Talent

    Elevate Talent
    Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Technology
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Open Date : July 9, 2024
    Ontario, Canada
  • Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) logo
    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
    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
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    2025–2026 Services delivered: expenditure-based funding

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for Ontario disability employment services
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    4.3 Exceptional work-related disability supports

    Government of Ontario
    Supports disability-related work barriers to employment
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Riipen logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Advance Ontario

    Riipen
    Remote internships for Ontario employers and nonprofits
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Indigenous Program

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Paid media arts training and contracts for Indigenous youth
    Eligible Funding
    From $5,000 to $5,000
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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  • Toronto Arts Foundation logo
    Partnering and CollaborationExpert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    ArtWorksTO Youth Program

    Toronto Arts Foundation
    Paid media arts training for Toronto IBPOC youth
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Canada-Ontario Workforce Tariff Response

    Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), Government of Ontario
    Training support for tariff-affected Ontario workers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 35,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Construction, Manufacturing
    Types of eligible projects
    Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative — University Partnership Program

    Canadian Career Apprenticeship Initiative (CCAI)
    Career apprenticeships for new graduates
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Manitoba, Ontario, Canada
  • Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Career Boost Undergraduate Program

    Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU)
    Paid on-campus work opportunities for eligible students
    Eligible Funding
    From $100 to $2,500
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : August 21, 2026 · Closing date : January 29, 2027
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Employment placement with incentives (EPI)

    Government of Ontario
    Employment placements with employer incentives
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 4,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Funding Opportunities for Child Care Operators

    City of Hamilton
    Financial support for Hamilton child care operators
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,920 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    General Operating Grant

    Halton Region (HATCH)
    Operating support for licensed child care programs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Health Workforce Matching Portal

    Government of Ontario
    Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    Open Date : April 7, 2020
    Ontario, Canada
  • Mitacs logo
    Researchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Mitacs Open Projects Internship - QC-881

    Mitacs
    Research internships for Canadian students and postdocs
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Innovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Service Canada logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Ontario Disability Support Program employment supports

    Service Canada
    Employment support funding for people with disabilities
    Eligible Funding
    From $250 to $6,000 · Up to 60% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

    Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
    Supports Ontario automotive and mobility internships
    Eligible Funding
    From $30,000 to $60,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Artificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyInnovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada

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  • United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    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
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Rehabilitation Professionals Incentive Grant

    Government of Ontario
    Financial incentives for rehabilitation professionals in Northern Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Saltire Foundation Canada logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Saltire Scholars Internship Program

    Saltire Foundation Canada
    Supports a fully funded internship placement
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Finance and insurance, Professional, scientific and technical services, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Adler University Vancouver Foundation (AUVF) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Student Employment Program

    Adler University Vancouver Foundation (AUVF)
    Paid work opportunities for eligible students
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 6,750 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    BC, Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Colleges and Universities logo
    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
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,000 $
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Timeline
    Open Date : October 17, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Temporary Retention Incentive for Nurses Program

    Government of Ontario
    Temporary payment support for eligible nurses
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 2,500 $
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationHuman Resources
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of York logo
    Other SupportWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Volunteer and Employee Recruiting

    Regional Municipality of York
    Support for recruiting employees and volunteers
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ministry of Colleges and Universities logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Youth Job Connection

    Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario
    Financial assistance for hiring Ontario youth
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Financial cooperative, Non-profit, Sole proprietorship, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative, Social economy enterprise
    Ontario, Canada

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  • Halton Region (HATCH) logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Better Jobs Ontario & Canada-Ontario Job Grant

    Halton Region (HATCH)
    Cost-shared training support for Ontario employers
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Cornwall logo
    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
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 150,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Educational services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation Human ResourcesInnovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
  • MaRS Discovery District logo
    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
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing, Information and cultural industries, Professional, scientific and technical services, Educational services
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationTechnologyInnovationDigital Transformation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

    Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
    Funding for Ontario SME 5G 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
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) logo
    Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Sound Design Program

    Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
    Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program

    Government of Ontario
    Funding for supervised summer student jobs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 3,741 $
    Eligible Industries
    Arts, entertainment and recreation, Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Human Resources
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada

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