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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.

25 opportunities available
Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Talent Opportunities Program — Student Work Placement Program

Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC)
Money for businesses to hire students
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Elevate Talent
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Elevate Talent

Elevate Talent
Pool of underrepresented talent in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Technology
Ontario, Canada
WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

WILWorks program — Student Work Placement Program

Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC)
Practical student internships with wage subsidies in Canada
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 7,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsSuspended

Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG)

Government of Ontario (ON), Government of Canada, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development
Helping businesses and workers adapt to change and achieve their goals.
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Ontario, Canada
FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

FedNor — Economic Development Initiative (EDI)

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
Supporting Francophone economic growth in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • 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
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
  • No Condition
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
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
  • No Condition
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 (ON), 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
OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OVIN — TalentEdge Fellowship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Fellowship for automotive and smart mobility technology
Ontario, Canada
Collaborate 2 Commercialize
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Collaborate 2 Commercialize

Government of Ontario (ON), Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
Money for collaboration between public Academia and Industry
Ontario, Canada
Employment Ontario
Expert AdviceWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Employment Ontario

Government of Ontario (ON)
Support employers to find employees in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
Sound Design Program
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

Sound Design Program

Indigenous Screen Office (ISO)
Mentorship for Indigenous audio professionals in film and television
Ontario, Canada
Supported Employment
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Supported Employment

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports employment for Ontarians with disabilities facing workplace barriers
Ontario, Canada
Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Government of Ontario (ON), 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 (ON)
Find health care professionals for your Ontario facility
Ontario, Canada
OVIN — TalentEdge Internship
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

OVIN — TalentEdge Internship

Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
Interns for automotive and smart mobility technology
Ontario, Canada
Youth Job Connection
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Youth Job Connection

Ministry of Colleges and Universities, Government of Ontario (ON)
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 (ON)
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
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)
Grant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)

Government of Ontario (ON)
Supports high school students in skilled trades apprenticeships
Ontario, Canada
Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

Career-Ready with CTMA — Expanding Opportunities

Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA)
Funding for experiential learning opportunities in Ontario
Ontario, Canada
People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream
Wage Subsidies And InternsOpen

People & Talent Program — Workforce Development Stream

Government of Ontario (ON), Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
Wage subsidy to hire interns in Northern Ontario
Ontario, Canada
OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies
Wage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OBIO — (WiHI) Training and Wage Subsidies

Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
Wage subsidies for health sciences companies to hire women
Ontario, Canada
OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program
Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

OCI — ENCQOR 5G Technology Development (SME) Program

Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)
ENCQOR 5G SME Program for Ontario technology development
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

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