Canada Job Grant | ESDC
The Canada Job Grant helps employers train new or existing employees for jobs that need to be filled. This flexible program is designed to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes, in all industries and regions.
Having the right skills helps employees excel and succeed in today’s fast-paced labour market. Find out how the Canada Job Grant can help you.
For Employers
Get help with training costs for new or existing employees.
For Training Institutions
Find out what types of institutions are eligible to deliver training under the Canada Job Grant.
What people are saying about the Canada Job Grant
- Canadian Welding Bureau
- The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
- Progressive Contractors Association of Canada
Canadian Welding Bureau
“The Canada Job Grant demonstrates that skilled trades are a priority for the federal government.”
The Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO
"The Canada Job Grant is the kind of action Canadians should expect from governments at all levels."
Progressive Contractors Association of Canada
"The [Canada Job Grant] will put employers in the driver’s seat and ensures training dollars are tied to real jobs."
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Other measures to support Canadian workers
Job Bank and Job Alerts
Job Bank allows job seekers to easily search for more and better job opportunities and provides labour market information to help job seekers make informed career decisions.
Job Alerts is a free email service that sends new job posting notifications twice a day.
Apprentices
Apprentices may benefit from one of two types of apprenticeship grants or a tax deduction. Employers may benefit from the Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit.
Aboriginal People
A number of Aboriginal Labour Market Programs help Aboriginal people overcome barriers to employment.
People with Disabilities
Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities and the Opportunities Fund help Canadians with disabilities gain new skills and find jobs.
Youth
The Youth Employment Strategy helps young people get the information, skills and work experience they need to be successful in the workforce.
Older Workers
The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers helps unemployed workers aged 55 to 64 return to work.
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