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The Kootenay Wage Subsidy Program (KWS) rewards employers committed to creating ongoing employment for new employees. Employers can be reimbursed for 20 to 50% of wage costs while they train a new worker.
The Kootenay Wage Subsidy Program helps offset the cost of hiring a new employee. The Kootenay Wage Subsidy Program can also be tailored to help an employer accommodate a worker with a disability.
This program is funded by Service Canada and assists unemployed Employment Insurance eligible individuals who would benefit from on-the-job work experience. KCDS provides the Kootenay Wage Subsidy Program to: Nelson, South Slocan, Slocan City, Kaslo, Crawford Bay, Boswell, Ainsworth, Balfour, and Ymir.
For more information call 1-250-352-6200 (Toll Free at 1-877-952-6200). Further details can be accessed at the HRSDC Targeted Wage Subsidy link
Employers qualify for KWS if they:
- Commit to providing ongoing, full-time employment for a new employee
- Pay employees a salary or hourly wage and make required payroll deductions
- Normally, have been in business for one year
- Negotiate the agreement with the KWS Coordinator prior to hiring
- Are a private, public, or non-profit organization
Job Seekers qualify for KWS if:
- They are currently receiving Employment Insurance benefits
- They have collected at least one week of E.I. benefits in the last three years
- They have collected maternity or parental benefits in the last five years and are returning to the work force
If you are an employer and feel you need assistance to hire a new employee or you are a job seeker and think you might be eligible for KWS support contact Kootenay Career Development Society to book an appointment with the Nelson and area Wage Subsidy Program Coordinator.
