Access Ability
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, starting at 10% tiering up each month to 100% coverage for up to 30 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 over $6,800 in funding to hire a new employee, please fill out the application below. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Participants
Are you a person living with a self-identified disability looking for employment? Click here to apply to receive support in finding employment