Access Ability is an employment wage subsidy program funded by Service Canada and facilitated by the Saint Mary’s University Entrepreneurship Centre. We are a participant focused program, dedicated to providing inclusive hiring through federal wage subsidies to employers in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Access Ability Provides
A Pay- for – Performance wage subsidy, 100% coverage for up to 20 weeks of work experience
Assistance with job posting and short listing of candidates
Training and mentoring for participants to enhance their work experience
Advice and monitoring throughout the program to ensure participants and employers are receiving the best possible experience
Employer Requirements
Provide a minimum 35-hour work week
Coverage of MERC (mandatory employment related costs) – CPP, EI, Vacation Pay
Provide $15/hr wage to their new hire
Assign an organization supervisor to act as a mentor for the participant
Participant Requirements
Self identify as a person living with a disability
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada
Must be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations
Must not be in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefit
Employers
If your business could benefit from receiving $10,500 in funding to hire a new employee, please apply below. If you have any questions please contact accessability@smu.ca
Participants
Are you a person living with a self-identified disability looking for employment? Click here to apply to receive support in finding employment.