Wage Subsidy Provincial ✦ AI Apply available

Employ PEI - For Employers

SkillsPEI / Government of Prince Edward Island · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount

Up to 50% of wages, to a maximum of $12.50/hour, for up to 20 weeks

Application difficulty

Low

Typical timeline

Program officer contacts applicants within a few days

How to apply

📋 About this program

A wage subsidy for employers hiring an unemployed full-time worker who needs on-the-job training. It helps businesses cover training-period wages while building long-term employment capacity.

✅ Who qualifies

Business stage

StartupGrowingEstablished

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 — Common requirements include: completed employer application, detailed job description, new employee contact information, sustainability plan for the role.
Submit your application — Apply at the official portal →
Use AI to draft your application — FundNavigator's AI Apply feature generates a tailored draft for Employ PEI - For Employers based on your business profile. Saves 2–3 hours on the application.

💡 Tips & notes

Employer covers CPP, EI, workers compensation, and other mandatory employment costs.

✦ Apply with AI — ~20 min Apply at official portal →

Not affiliated with SkillsPEI / Government of Prince Edward Island. Always verify eligibility directly with the funding body.

Program details

Status Active

Type Wage Subsidy

Level Provincial

Amount Up to 50% of wages, to a maximum of $12.50/hour, for up to 20 weeks

Administered by SkillsPEI / Government of Prince Edward Island

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