Worth itWage subsidyOpen
JobsNL Wage Subsidy
NL Department of IET · Provincial
In plain language
Provincial wage subsidy for new hires — up to 50% of wages for up to 52 weeks. Higher rates for priority groups (youth, women in trades, persons with disabilities). Straightforward application.
Realistic range
$5,000 – $30,000
Avg award
$12,000
Max advertised
$30,000
Cost share
50%
Accessibility
4 / 5
Effort
2 / 5
Deadline
Continuous intake
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Incorporated, Sole Prop, Nonprofit, Coop
Sectors
Any sector
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
Employment verification, payroll documentation.
Stacks well with
Can stack with federal Canada Summer Jobs on different positions; cannot stack on same hire.