Employer Wage Incentive – Workforce Expansion Program

Department of Post‑Secondary Education, Training and Labour · New Brunswick

Funding amount

50% of hourly wage (up to $8/h) for unemployed EI‑eligible individuals; 70% (up to $8/h) for priority groups; duration 12–24 weeks (permanent jobs) or 7–10 weeks (seasonal)

Application difficulty

Medium

How to apply

Online

📋 About this program

Provides temporary wage reimbursements to employers to establish permanent employment or recurring seasonal jobs for unemployed individuals. The subsidy covers 50% of wages up to $8/h for EI‑eligible hires and 70% of wages for priority groups for 12–24 weeks or part of the seasonal period.

✅ Who qualifies

Private sector companies, non‑profit organizations and First Nations willing to provide training and hire unemployed New Brunswickers; employees must be unemployed and EI‑eligible (or from priority groups).

Eligible uses

HiringTraining

🚀 How to apply

Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
Prepare your documents — Most programs require business registration documents, recent financial statements, and a description of how you'll use the funds.
Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →

💡 Tips & notes

Jobs must be incremental and lead to long‑term positions; employers submit wage claim forms for reimbursement.

Employer Wage Incentive – Workforce Expansion Program

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