Wildfire Response Wage Subsidy

APPLICATION DEADLINE is February 27, 2026

The Wildfire Response Wage Subsidy Program is designed to support employers in the Conception Bay North area and employers hiring individuals displaced by recent wildfires.

Funding for the Wildfire Response Wage Subsidy is provided by the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply if you are a:

  • Private and not-for-profit sector employer or sole proprietor.

An employer receiving funding under the Self-Employment Assistance (SEA) benefit is eligible to apply for funding under this program, providing all other eligibility criteria is met.

Employers must:

  1. Have a Canada Revenue Agency business number.
  2. Be in good standing with the provincial Registry of Companies and Deeds Online (exceptions may be made for sole proprietorships).
  3. Have both an office location and operate in Newfoundland and Labrador.

What do you need to know?

The Wildfire Recovery Wage Subsidy program provides enhanced wage support for individuals in Conception Bay North area affected by wildfires.

This program offers up to 42 weeks of support, and you can hire more than one impacted individual.

Subsidy Breakdown

  • First 14 weeks: 70 per cent of wages, up to $12/hour
  • Second 14 weeks: 60 per cent of wages, up to $12/hour
  • Final 14 weeks: 80 per cent of wages, up to $12/hour

How to Apply

  • 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 your LaMPSS registration.
  • 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:

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

If you can’t reset your password, please email LaMPSS support at extorghelp@gov.nl.ca or call 1-844-252-6777 during 8:30am – 4:30pm.

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

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.
  • You can check your application status by logging into LaMPSS.

Note:

  • There is currently no deadline to apply; however, this is subject to change.
  • Applications can be made on continuous intake throughout the year, pending budget availability.
  • Incomplete applications will result in delays.

Need more Information?

Email: EmploymentPrograms@gov.nl.ca

Call: 1-800-563-6600