Under the Income Tax Act, all financial assistance provided by the ministry to participants is to be included as income for income tax purposes. A T4E (Statement of Employment Insurance and Other Benefits) will be mailed to you from the ministry after the end of each calendar year that you are on the OJCP project.… Continue reading Do I pay tax on the amount of financial assistance I receive from the ministry) while participating in the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) program?
Program: Ontario Job Creation Partnerships
Who pays me during my Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) work experience?
Funding for individual participants performing activities under an OJCP project comes from two sources: Federal Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for those participants who are active EI claimants; and Provincial financial assistance from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD). Possible combinations of financial assistance are as follows: If you are currently receiving… Continue reading Who pays me during my Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) work experience?
Are Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) Project Sponsors required to have Workplace Safety Insurance Coverage?
Yes. The OJCP sponsor must provide workplace safety insurance coverage for the OJCP participant. OJCP sponsors who are required to register with the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) must do so. Information about the type of employer who is required to register for WSIB coverage can be found on the WSIB website. OJCP sponsors who… Continue reading Are Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) Project Sponsors required to have Workplace Safety Insurance Coverage?
Who do I contact for assistance if I have concerns or questions related to the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project?
Address your questions or concerns to the OJCP sponsor first. If the issue cannot be resolved to your satisfaction, contact your local ministry office.
Am I considered an employee?
No. Ontario Job Creation Partnerships participants are not employees of the ministry, or the project sponsor. You will not receive a Record of Employment (ROE) after you exit the program. You will, however, receive a T4E.
What should I do if I move and my address, and/or telephone number changes?
To ensure your financial assistance continues without interruption, report any address, email and/or phone number changes to your local ministry office immediately. If you are receiving Employment Insurance (EI) then you must advise Service Canada of your new address, email and/or telephone number.
Is there a time limit for applicants to apply for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program?
No, applicants can apply for project funding at any time. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
How do organizations apply for the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) program?
Potential sponsors are able to apply for project funding through an online application portal, which can be accessed through the OJCP page on Ontario.ca. The OJCP Sponsor Application for Funding allows for potential sponsors to provide their project proposal, participant information, supporting documentation and other required elements for ministry review, assessment, and recommendation.
How do individuals apply to be participants in an Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project?
For individuals to apply for OJCP projects, the steps are as follows: Find and connect with an Employment Service (ES) provider or Integrated Employment Services (IES) provider. The individual and the ES provider or IES provider develop a plan that outlines their skills, career interests and the services needed to help reach their goals. Individuals… Continue reading How do individuals apply to be participants in an Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project?
During the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project what is the Employment Service (ES) provider and service system manager’s (SSM’s) role with an OJCP participant?
All OJCP candidates must be assessed by an ES provider or Integrated Employment Services (IES) provider, who will establish a plan for the candidate, outlining OJCP as a suitable intervention to meet the candidate’s employment goals. Should the candidate be selected by the sponsor to participate in the project, they will be case managed by… Continue reading During the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships (OJCP) project what is the Employment Service (ES) provider and service system manager’s (SSM’s) role with an OJCP participant?