Town of Inuvik
WAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAM
In cooperation with the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, the Town of Inuvik is accepting applications for qualified employers to enroll in the Employment Wage Subsidy Program
Applications are being accepted for positions between April 2022 and March 2023 and also April 2023 to March 2024
EMPLOYER ELIGIBILITY
Registered businesses, industry associations, local housing authorities, non-governmental organizations, Indigenous organizations, and Indigenous governments are eligible for assistance.
Businesses must:
- have been in operation for a minimum of six (6) months
- have a valid Town of Inuvik Business License
- be registered with the Worker's Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories (WSCC)
The Wage Subsidy Program provides support to employers to hire and train NWT residents.
This program is intended to provide work experience and training for up to 52 weeks to better enable participants to obtain meaningful long-term employment.
The wage subsidy only covers actual time worked and does not include items such as Northern Allowance, sick or vacation benefits.
Successful applicants will have to provide the Town with proof of salary payments.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - DOWNLOAD HERE
WAGE SUBSIDY PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM - DOWNLOAD HERE
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
https://www.inuvik.ca/en/doing-business/wage-subsidy-program.asp
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
For positions April 2022 - March 2023 due April 15, 2023
For positions April 2023 - March 2024 due April 30, 2023
CONTACT
Grant Hood, Senior Administrative Officer
Town of Inuvik
867.777.8608
sao@inuvik.ca
