Editor’s Note: Details of the Canada Summer Jobs program are subject to change at any time; details on this page were accurate as of the posting date. To learn about current program details, please contact Mentor Works or visit canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job. For several years, the federal and provincial governments have launched a range of annual hiring grants…
Payroll is a consistent cost to all employers across Canada. Fortunately, business grants are available to minimize these costs. Did you know that you can hire a recent post-secondary graduate and receive up to 50% of their payroll in government grants? In fact, an additional grant may cover up to 2/3 of third-party training costs…
The Kultrun World Music Festival is a free, two-day community event held in Kitchener, Ontario. For the past three years, the festival has celebrated world music and cultural diversity by showcasing a variety of musicians and other performers. To deliver this festival for free, event organizers Neruda Arts used corporate sponsorships and Ontario government grants…
Millennials have recently become the largest generation in Canada’s workforce. With Millennial representation growing from 17.8% in 2004 to 36.8% in 2014, chances are your organization employs several members of this demographic. However, most organizations, unless led by a Millennial, are unaware of the ways to get the most out of their Millennial employees. This…
Over the last few weeks, many of the most popular and lucrative wage subsidies have re-launched and are now providing funding to Canadian small businesses. If your business is planning to hire new employees during the year, now is the best time create those employment opportunities because of your ability to receive Canadian government funding….
It’s that time of year again – exams are finished, students are anxiously awaiting final results and prepping for convocation. For many who are about to graduate, this brings up the question of “now what?” For many recent graduates this can be the first look at the unknown. You’ve spent the past 2-5 years completing…
Editor’s Note: Details of the Canada Summer Jobs program are subject to change at any time; details on this page were accurate as of the posting date. To learn about current program details, please contact Mentor Works or visit canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job. Wage subsidies are a popular option for businesses looking to reduce employment costs and improve the…
As of 2015, Millennials comprised the largest generation of workers participating in Canada’s workforce. This is for good reason; among other benefits, Millennials are highly adaptable, are eager to learn, and are interested in professional growth. They are technologically advanced when compared to older generations, which can have a significant impact on your team, from…
Editor’s Note: Details of the Canada Summer Jobs program are subject to change at any time; details on this page were accurate as of the posting date. To learn about current program details, please contact Mentor Works or visit canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/youth-summer-job. Spring is just around the corner and that means that hiring season is about to kick…
For over 15 years, Mitacs has assisted the formation of innovative research and development collaborations between leading post-secondary research institutions and Canadian businesses. These collaborations help businesses across the country to access new resources, talent, and technical abilities not possible alone. Through the Mitacs Elevate program, businesses can collaborate with leading universities to hire a…