Financial incentives for community agencies
Through the Investing in Neighbourhoods initiative, Employment and Social Services helps non-profit organizations connect with qualified candidates who receive Ontario Works benefits.
If your non-profit organization is looking to create a job opportunity that will strengthen and contribute to your community, you could qualify for incentives from Employment and Social Services.
To be eligible for help through the Investing in Neighbourhoods initiative, your organization must:
- Be a non-profit organization
- Be located in Toronto, preferably servicing one of the priority neighbourhoods, and
- Create a supervised position that does not displace existing staff or reduce their work hours
The incentives available to your non-profit organization may include:
| Funding for wages |
- Employment and Social Services will pay 100% of the employee’s salary for up to 1 year.
- Each position pays minimum of $12.00 per hour.
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| Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) / Accident Insurance Coverage |
- Agencies with WSIB coverage do not have to pay WSIB premiums for the employee. If the employee has a work-related accident or injury, the costs are covered by the Province. The experience rating and premiums of the agency will not be affected.
- Agencies without WSIB coverage may have the cost of any claims associated with a work-related accident or injury covered by the Province’s Accident Insurance Plan.
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| Ongoing Human Resources supports |
- Human resource services are available to both the employer and the employee to support the candidate in making a successful transition to employment.
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Read more details about the Investing in Neighbourhoods initiative and how you can get involved.
You can also read about other financial incentives for employers and help with hiring.
