CHOICES Workplace Safety Incentive Program
Highlights
This program is a fantastic opportunity for your business. It rewards you for investing in employee training with rebates ranging from 4% to 10% of your annual assessment, up to $25,000 per year. If your business is COR- or SECOR-certified, you automatically qualify for a 10% rebate.
Key Benefits:
- Financial Incentive: Receive up to $25,000 annually.
- Wide Range of Training: From safety courses to skill enhancement, many types of training qualify.
- Simple Application: Just complete Section B of your annual Employer’s Payroll Return form.
By participating, you not only enhance your team's skills but also improve workplace safety and efficiency. The process is straightforward, and the potential financial return makes it a smart choice for your business.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Rebate
Eligible Expenses:
- Training provided by an approved third party (e.g., Northern Safety Network Yukon, St. John Ambulance, Yukon University).
- Training that results in a certificate, transcript, or other proof of completion.
- Examples of eligible training include:
- 7 Steps To Electrical Safety
- Aerial Lift
- Air Brake
- Asbestos Remediation
- ATV Safety
- Basics of Workers Compensation and Intro to Return to Work
- Bear Awareness
- Blasting Certificate
- Boat Safety
- Chainsaw Safety
- Confined Space
- Construction Safety Officer
- Crane Operation Certification
- Crisis Communication
- Ergonomics
- Fall Protection
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid
- First Line Supervisor
- Food Safe
- Fork Lift – Counter Balance
- H2s Alive (Hydrogen Sulfide)
- Hazard Assessment and Control
- Helicopter Access Aggress
- Ice Safety (Rescue)
- Internal Auditor
- Investigation Training
- Joint Health and Safety Committee/Health and Safety Rep
- Leadership for Safety Excellence
- Lock Out Tag Out
- Mine Rescue
- Return to Work
- Rigging and Hoisting
- Traffic Control Person
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- UTV Safety
- Verbal Judo
- Water Safety (Rescue)
- WHMIS 2015
- Wilderness First Aid
- Winter Driving
Use of Funds:
- Funds must be used for approved training programs that enhance safety or mitigate injury risks.
- Training does not necessarily need to have a safety focus but must increase skills to perform jobs more safely.
Fees:
- No fees are associated with applying for the rebate.
- Proof of training may be requested before processing the rebate or as part of a spot audit.
Qualifications
- Must be a registered business.
- Must complete Section B of the annual Employer’s Payroll Return (EPR) form.
- Must provide training through an approved third party (e.g., Northern Safety Network Yukon, St. John Ambulance, Yukon University).
Training must result in a certificate, transcript, or other proof of completion.
Disqualifications:
- Training not provided by an approved third party.
- Training that does not result in a certificate, transcript, or other proof of completion.
Description
This program rewards your business for training your employees. You can get a rebate ranging from 4% to 10% of your annual assessment, up to $25,000 per year. If your business is COR- or SECOR-certified, you automatically qualify for a 10% rebate.
The rebate can be used for various types of training, not just safety-focused ones. Training must be provided by an approved third party and result in a certificate or proof of completion. This means you can invest in courses that improve skills and help your employees perform their jobs more safely or efficiently.
You don’t need to provide training documentation upfront, but you might be asked for proof before your rebate is processed. This program is a great way to invest in your team and get rewarded for it.
Program Steps
Complete Section B of the Employer’s Payroll Return (EPR) Form:
- This form is mailed to all employers in late December. Fill out Section B to apply for the rebate.
Prepare Documentation:
- Gather proof of training, such as certificates, transcripts, or other proof of completion. Training must be provided by an approved third party and meet the program's criteria.
Submit the EPR Form:
- Send the completed EPR form to the appropriate address or submit it through the designated online portal.
Await Confirmation:
- You may be asked to provide additional documentation or proof of training before the rebate is processed. Be prepared for a spot audit.
Receive Rebate:
- Once your application is reviewed and approved, you will receive the rebate, which can range from 4% to 10% of your annual assessment, up to $25,000 per year.
