SaskJobs — Employer Services
Highlights
This program is designed to help your business grow and succeed by providing essential support in recruiting, training, and retaining your workforce. Employer Services offers customized assistance to define your workforce needs and connect you to relevant programs and services. This can enhance your competitiveness, future-proof your business, and encourage growth.
Key Benefits:
- Free Job Postings: Post jobs at no cost on SaskJobs.ca, reaching a larger pool of qualified candidates through its connection to the National Job Bank.
- International Talent: Access to the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program to hire foreign workers.
- Workforce Planning: Develop strategic talent plans using current labour market data.
- Training Support: Navigate training options to upskill your staff, keeping your business competitive.
- Rapid Response Teams: Support during workforce reductions due to economic factors or operational changes.
Applying for this program is straightforward and can significantly benefit your business by ensuring you have the right skills and talent to thrive.
Financing Details
Type of Financing: Grant
Eligible Expenses:
- Recruitment costs
- Training programs for employees
- Workforce retention strategies
- Labour market intelligence reports
- Rapid response team services
Use of Funds:
- Funds can be used to cover expenses directly related to recruiting, training, and retaining employees.
- Funds can be used for developing strategic talent plans and accessing labour market data.
Restrictions:
- Funds cannot be used for unrelated business expenses such as office supplies, travel unrelated to recruitment or training, or personal expenses.
Fees:
- There are no fees associated with applying for or receiving this grant.
Qualifications
- Must be a business currently operating or about to establish in Saskatchewan.
- Must be seeking assistance with recruitment, training, and retention of employees.
Must use an email associated with a custom employer domain name or a Canadian internet service provider to register and post jobs on SaskJobs.ca.
Disqualifications:
- None specified.
Description
This program is designed to help your business grow by providing support in recruiting, training, and retaining employees. You can receive customized assistance to find the right talent, both locally and internationally, ensuring your workforce meets your business needs.
Employer Services will guide you in developing effective recruitment strategies. You can post job openings on SaskJobs.ca at no cost, reaching a broad audience, including connections to the National Job Bank. This increases your chances of finding qualified candidates.
For workforce planning and retention, you'll have access to labor market data and potential funding programs. This helps you create a strategic plan to keep a skilled and diverse workforce. Additionally, training options are available to help your staff gain new skills, keeping your business competitive and adaptable to changes.
Program Steps
Gather Required Documentation: Prepare the necessary documents for your application. These typically include:
- Business registration documents
- Financial statements (e.g., balance sheets, income statements)
- Business plan
- Details of intended use of funds (e.g., quotes for equipment or training costs)
Contact Employer Services: Reach out to Employer Services for guidance on the application process. You can contact them at 1-833-354-6914 (Option 4) or via email at [email protected].
Define Workforce Needs: Work with Employer Services to define your workforce needs and explore the available support programs. This will help tailor the application to your specific requirements.
Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form provided by Employer Services. Ensure all sections are completed accurately and attach the required documentation.
Submit the Application: Submit your completed application and all supporting documents to Employer Services. Follow any specific submission instructions provided by them.
Review and Follow-Up: After submission, Employer Services will review your application. Be prepared to provide additional information or clarification if requested.
Approval and Implementation: Upon approval, work with Employer Services to implement the support programs and strategies identified in your application. This may include recruitment, training, and retention initiatives tailored to your business needs.