In order for an employer to participate in the Summer Jobs program and benefit from the $2/hour hiring incentive, there are certain conditions:

• Your business must be registered in Ontario.
• You must provide Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) or alternative coverage.
• You must have third-party liability insurance.
• You cannot hire the student(s) before applying for the program.
• You cannot displace existing staff with students hired through the program.
• You cannot receive government funds from any other program for the same student or job placement.
• You cannot be related to the student(s) you are hiring (for example, son, daughter, spouse, brother, or sister).

What are the eligibility requirements for the students that I hire through the program?

Students must be 15 to 24 years old (up to 29 for a person with a disability) and planning to return to school in the fall.

Can I receive a hiring incentive for a student who works part-time for my business during the school year?

You may receive a hiring incentive for a student whose part-time job (24 hours per week or less) will be increased to full-time (35 hours per week or more) while participating in the Summer Jobs program.

Can I receive a hiring incentive for a student who works part-time during the summer?

Both full- and part-time jobs are acceptable. 

When does the program begin and end?

All subsidized jobs may begin on April 1 of each year and end by September 30.  The duration of the incentive may vary in length but may not exceed 16 weeks.

How much do I have to pay the student?

Student wages are up to the discretion of the employer; however, as for all regular employees, the employer must fulfil the terms and conditions of the Employment Standards Act, including minimum wage provisions.