ON-SITE

The ON-SITE Program is winding down and new applications for placements or any resumes are no longer accepted.

ON-SITE is an industry-government partnership that assists Canadian organizations by providing educated professionals who gain career-building experience, skills and contacts, while collecting Employment Insurance benefits.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Area

The provinces of Manitoba, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Eligible Activities

Eligible activities include:

• environmental management;
• energy management;
• information technology;
• occupational health and safety;
• quality management.

Summary

Work Term Duration

A typical ON-SITE work term lasts for six months.

Employee Wages

Participants placed with an ON-SITE employer continue to receive Employment Insurance benefits while working, and are increased (if applicable) to $413 per week ($350 in Manitoba). These wages are paid by the Job Creation Partnership program of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada or, in some provinces, through provincial programs.

ON-SITE Employer Charges

Employers are charged $2600 per ON-SITE placement to cover ON-SITE administrative costs.

Additional Information

The day-to-day management and supervision of employee activities, as well as the direction and scope of the work, are the responsibility of the ON-SITE employer.

Sponsorship/Support

ON-SITE is sponsored by the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters in partnership with HRSDC.

For more information, you may visit the Web site.

Nova Scotia Contact(s):
See National Contact.