Overview
The Canadian Mining Work Placement Program (CMWP) is a critical component of the Canadian Mining Skills Development Strategy (CMSDS). It provides wage subsidies to hiring organizations who offer meaningful job opportunities that support a productive, safe and highly skilled supply of labour.
Wage subsidies up to 70% of a participant’s wage to a maximum of $10,000 (up to $15,000 for equity-deserving groups*) are available to hiring organizations who provide jobs in operation and production level positions. These work experiences enable participants to practice new skills and competencies acquired from occupational training and provides the opportunity to work towards obtaining certification under MiHR’s Canadian Mining Certification Program (CMCP).
Who is Eligible?
New Workers
The CMWP provides wage subsidies to hiring organizations who provide job opportunities to newly trained talent that practice newly acquired skills and competencies from recent and relevant occupational training.
Existing Workers
The CMWP provides wage subsidies to hiring organizations who provide job opportunities for existing workers to upskill and explore advancement in new careers, and to practice newly acquired skills and competencies from recent and relevant occupational training.
Workers Employed by Contractors
Contractors who provide job opportunities to participants to practice newly acquired skills and competencies from recent and relevant occupational training. Contractors must provide proof that they are contracted to conduct work at a mine or work site.
Contact wagesubsidies@mihr.ca to learn more.
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