Sub-Topic: General

For the purpose of Ontario Job Grant (OJG), a conflict of interest includes any circumstances where the employer, or training provider, or any person who has the capacity to influence the employer’s or training provider’s decisions, has outside commitments, relationships or financial interests that could, or could be seen to, interfere with the OJG program… Continue reading What is conflict of interest? What relationships can be considered under this?

If any training changes occur after the OJG training agreement has been signed, the employer must immediately notify their assigned Employment and Training Consultant (ETC). Some common changes that may occur include, but are not limited to: Change in training start and/or end date Change in training duration Change of training curriculum Change in number… Continue reading What if there are changes to Ontario Job Grant (OJG) funded training after the agreement has been signed?

No. Only requests for funding that have been approved prior to the start of the training are eligible for funding. Applications submitted after the start or completion of training are not eligible for Ontario Job Grant funding.

The ministry requires documentation and verification from both employers and trainees as part of the application and review process. Employers will be required to provide: A completed OJG Employer Application and required attestations confirming that training does not displace existing staff or replace workers currently on lay‑off Confirmation of employer size and eligibility Documentation supporting… Continue reading What documentation and verification requirements apply to employers and trainees under the Ontario Job Grant (OJG)?

Small employers (less than 100 employees) are required to make minimum one-sixth cash contributions towards eligible training costs. Large employers (100 or more employees) are required to make minimum one-half cash contribution towards eligible training costs. Where an employer makes the minimum contribution of the eligible training costs, the grant will pay remaining eligible training… Continue reading What is the required contribution an employer must make to be eligible for funding?

Employers that wish to access the grant are responsible for identifying the particular skills gaps they wish to address, the types of training that would address those gaps, and the specific individuals they would like to see trained.

The OJG supports eligible training costs up to a maximum of $10,000 per trainee, with additional flexibility for small employers. Moreover, small employers (less than 100 employees) who are training and hiring unemployed individuals may be eligible for 100% funding and up to $15,000 per trainee. Funding eligibility will be assessed by the ministry. Eligible… Continue reading How much funding is an employer eligible to receive through Ontario Job Grant (OJG)?

Employers Identify training needs and training participants Submit Ontario Job Grant (OJG) applications Enter into OJG agreements, including: understanding and agreeing to the employer contributions providing payment for training coordinating training with the training provider providing required documents to receive payments participating in follow-up process Participants Provide information on the Participant Registration Form Attend training… Continue reading Who is involved and what are their roles?

The program name was updated to reflect current administration. While the Canada‑Ontario Job Grant was originally jointly administered by the federal and provincial governments, it has for several years been delivered solely by the Province of Ontario. The updated name aligns with this operational reality and is consistent with changes made by other provinces over… Continue reading Why was the Canada Ontario Job Grant renamed the Ontario Job Grant?

Ontario is launching Canada-Ontario Job Grant program under the new name Ontario Job Grant. The Ontario Job Grant (OJG) provides funding to help employers train their employees and update their skills. This helps employers ensure their workforce has the right skills to adapt to a changing economy. The grant lets employers choose who to train,… Continue reading What is the Ontario Job Grant?