Administered by Government of New Brunswick · Last verified: July 2026
A New Brunswick program that gives employers a wage subsidy to hire unemployed people into long-term jobs and provide on-the-job training. Funding covers a portion of wages during the training period, with the goal of permanent employment afterward. It is open to private sector companies, non-profits, and First Nations.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityNew Brunswick Workforce Expansion Employer Wage Incentive is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in New Brunswick. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Partial wage subsidy during the training period. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Contact the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour 2. Confirm the candidate meets eligibility 3. Submit a wage incentive application before hiring 4. Provide required training to the new employee
Equity investment, typically into the next financing round; NBIF recently deployed about $3.2M across 16 investments
INCENTIVENegotiated; recent rebates ranged from about $115,000 to $800,000 tied to new job creation
INCENTIVELoans up to $750,000; non-repayable ABFP contributions up to 40% of expansion costs