Funding programs are available to electricity sector employers to support the recruitment and retention of apprentices, youth and students.
The electricity sector in Canada is growing. Current forecasts suggest an additional 2-3x more generation, transmission and distribution capacity by 2050. This means a growing workforce to build, operate and maintain this new carbon-neutral infrastructure. EHRC is here to help with wage subsidies and hiring incentives to support employers in hiring their future employees, and offering a new generation of talent opportunities to work in this growing industry.
Providing funding of up to $5,000 to employers who create new work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for third and fourth-year apprentices.
Providing funding of up to $7,000 to employers who create new work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for students.
Currently accepting winter 2026 applications for net new positions.
Providing funding of up to $22,000 to employers who create internship or training opportunities that help youth attain career skills and experience.
EHRC is currently prioritizing applications for Women in STEM positions
Learn about the funding programs available to electricity employers like you.
Our Funding Forum webinar explores which funding programs are right for you, and how they’re designed to help employers recruit and retain youth, students, apprentices and new entrants to the industry.
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Receiving funding has never been easier
Funding for Futures streamlines your access to funding programs and hiring incentives, simplifying application management, status tracking and the claim and payment processes for your new hire.
The employer fills out an online application for the placements they would like to be funded.
The participant completes an online eligibility form sent to their email.
The application is reviewed. Processing time is under 10 business days.
Contract for approved placements is signed by the employer, participant and Delivery Organization.
Together, the employer and the participant create a learning plan.
The employer submits monthly claims for reimbursement.
The employer is sent an online evaluation survey about the placement.
The participant is sent an online evaluation survey about the placement.
The funded placement ends.
Employers need a reliable succession plan in place to make sure skill gaps are filled as they open up.
In addition, employers will need a workforce plan that ensures the knowledge of the previous generation doesn’t leave the organization with them—coaching and mentoring tools can help to pass that knowledge directly to the next generation.
EHRC has developed a series of change management tools and resources to assist with this. This is important as the sector experiences a wave of retirements and simultaneous growth due to electrification, requiring rapid onboarding and upskilling.
Check out the resources below.
