Program: Canada-Ontario Job Grant
2025-2026 Canada-Ontario Job Grant Transfer Payment Agreements
2025-2026 Employment Ontario Transfer Payment Agreements
How do I make the “Total number of trainees on the application” add up correctly for tier 1 or tier 2?
Under tier 1, if the trainee does not fit under the first six scenarios, they should be counted under the “Incumbent trainee with no increase in wage”. The tool automatically calculates the “Total number of trainees on the application” by adding up the number of trainees for the first seven rows. Under tier 2, if… Continue reading How do I make the “Total number of trainees on the application” add up correctly for tier 1 or tier 2?
Why does Tier 3 include training required due to legislation, regulation, or policy? Isn’t that training ineligible under the new Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) Guidelines?
COJG does not cover training that an employer would be required to provide according to law. In some cases, an employee is required to have training according to law but it is not the employer’s responsibility to provide it. In those circumstances, the application is still eligible and could fall under Tier 3.
What should the “# of Trainees” be for the “Positive outcome of the previous Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) funded training”?
The “# of Trainees” should be the total number of trainees on the application being assessed.
In Tier 1, how should the average points per trainee be calculated if the training has different impacts on the trainee (i.e., the trainee’s status changes in several ways)?
If a trainee’s status changes in several ways, the calculation should be based on the status change which gives the highest number of points. The only situation where a trainee can be counted twice is if there is a status change and the training leads to an industry recognized certification. Regardless of the situation, the… Continue reading In Tier 1, how should the average points per trainee be calculated if the training has different impacts on the trainee (i.e., the trainee’s status changes in several ways)?
Can a service provider use the tool as a basis to negotiate changes to the application with employers?
Yes. If an employer application would be denied because it is of lower priority compared to other applications received, service providers may use the tool to suggest changes to the application. Service providers are encouraged to manage employer expectations and ensure that they are aware of the program’s goals and priorities. The tool can be… Continue reading Can a service provider use the tool as a basis to negotiate changes to the application with employers?
An employer who has not received prior Canada-Ontario Job Grant funding would like to submit two different training applications. Each application is specific to the training required for the two new positions the employer has created. Should both of the applications be reviewed under tier 1?
No, the service provider and employer will need to determine which application should be considered under tier 1 and based on the budget availability, the service provider can decide if the second application can also be supported.
How much flexibility do service providers have with the use of the Tiers Assessment tool?
The tool was designed to translate the program’s strategic priorities as outlined in the Canada-Ontario Job Grant Guidelines. It is intended to help service providers prioritize their applications and provide assessment criteria used consistently in the province to maximize the impact of the program. Service providers may use additional relevant information when assessing applications.