Métis Wage Subsidy (MWS)

To assist Métis individuals secure long-term employment through direct work experience opportunities by encouraging employers to hire and provide on-the-job experience.
Program may also be utilized to encourage employers to hire Métis apprentices.

Métis clients unemployed or under-employed and or clients whose employment is at risk due to the labour market changes, insufficient employment skills or certification.

Métis Community Councils
For-profit organizations, including partnerships and sole proprietorships
Self-employed persons
Aboriginal organizations
Government institutions
Non-profit groups
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Workers’ Compensation or equivalent) insurance coverage must be provided by the employer for participants in accordance with, and where required by provincial regulations.
Sponsors/Employers must possess the appropriate qualifications and expertise to develop, implement and manage the project.

On-the-job training must relate directly to employment goals and must meet the needs of both the client and the industry or labour market.
Clients must access training through the MNOET intake and assessment process.
Employer must provide a completed wage subsidy proposal.
Client must work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Subsidy rate is negotiated and will be based on prevailing wage rates.
MWS clients shall not displace or replace existing employees or volunteers, employees on layoff, employees absent due to a labour management dispute, employees on vacation or interfere with a collective agreement;