JobsNL Wage Subsidy

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Funding for the JobsNL Program is provided by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement, and the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador. 

What is it? The JobsNL Wage Subsidy program helps connect employers with employees by providing funding to create long-term or seasonal/short-term jobs. It offsets salary costs to help create new positions, especially for individuals who lack work experience and skills. 

How does it work? There are two options:

JobsNL-42: Provides a wage subsidy for 28 weeks within a 42-week employment period. 

  • First 14 weeks: 60% subsidy, up to $12/hour. 
  • Second 14 weeks: No subsidy. 
  • Third 14 weeks: 80% subsidy, up to $12/hour. 

JobsNL-28: Provides a wage subsidy for 10-28 weeks for seasonal/short-term employment.

  • 60% subsidy, up to $12/hour. 

 Who can apply? 

For Employers: 

  • Private or not-for-profit sector employers that are incorporated or sole proprietorships. 
  • Must have a CRA business number and be in good standing with the Registry of Companies and Deeds. 
  • Must have an office in Newfoundland and Labrador. 
  • Federal and provincial government departments, crown agencies, municipalities, and political parties are not eligible. 
  • Additional criteria may apply. 

 For Participants: 

  • Must reside in Newfoundland and Labrador. 
  • Must be unemployed or underemployed (working less than 20 hours per week or in a field unrelated to their training). 
  • Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in Newfoundland and Labrador. Temporary residents may be eligible if they are international graduates with a Post-graduate Work Permit or have an Open Work Permit. 
  • Recent post-secondary graduates who have not found employment in their field. 
  • Must not be receiving federal or provincial pensions, Workplace NL benefits, or other benefits. 
  • Individuals hired before the application date are not eligible. 

How to apply? 

Step 1: Register as a Government Vendor and Receive LaMPSS User ID 

Please review the Program Guidelines before submitting your application 

  • If you are not already registered with LaMPSS, you must be set up as a government vendor to receive payments. Please start by registering here: Employer Registration 
  • After registering, please allow 7-10 business days for processing. 
  • You will then receive a LaMPSS username and password via email.
  • Check your email regularly, including your junk mail. Once you have your login details, you can access the LaMPSS system and complete your application. 

Forgotten Password 

If you already have an account but forget your password, you can reset it by: 

  • Clicking on “Forgot Password” 
  • Entering your Organization ID and User ID 
  • Submitting the form to receive a new password via email 

If you can’t reset your password, please email extorghelp@gov.nl.ca or call 1-844-252-6777 during business hours. 

If you have not signed into the system for more than 6 months, contact LaMPSS support and request that they change your password. 

Step 2: Submit Your Application 

  • Complete and submit your Online Application in LaMPSS. 
  • On your User homepage navigate to the “Apply for Funding” and click on programs and Services 
  • Click on the blue Apply button for the desired program 
  • Review the Program Guidelines before submitting. 
  • You can check your application status by logging into LaMPSS. 
  • You’ll be notified of the decision within 20 business days. 
  • Once approved, hire an individual within 30 business days and submit the Employee Contact Form . 

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