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Cost incentives

Employers who participate in our Hire a Worker program may qualify for cost incentive programs designed to help offset the costs of hiring and training a new employee. These programs, which assist employers during the training period, are tailored to individual companies.

Funded training programs

WorkSafeBC may pay 100 percent of the worker's wages at the start of training, as part of a fully funded one-month work assessment. This allows the employer to assess the worker's suitability for the job without taking a financial risk.

The work assessment may be followed by a cost-shared on-the-job training program, normally three to six months in length, in which WorkSafeBC's contribution decreases and the employers' increases as the worker becomes fully trained.

Example
Wages paid during a four-month negotiated training period:

  • Month 1: WorkSafeBC pays 100 percent – employer pays 0 percent as part of fully funded Work Assessment
  • Month 2: WorkSafeBC pays 75 percent – employer pays 25 percent
  • Month 3: WorkSafeBC pays 50 percent – employer pays 50 percent
  • Month 4: WorkSafeBC pays 25 percent – employer pays 75 percent

By the fifth month, the employer is paying 100 percent of the wages; the employee will be trained and skilled at the job, providing maximum return on the initial hiring investment.

Job-related expenses covered

In many instances WorkSafeBC can cover the cost of other job-related expenses, such as tuition for courses or special equipment, if required. For more information, contact WorkSafeBC's Vocational Rehabilitation Services.

To learn more about cost incentives, contact Vocational Rehabilitation Services at 1 866 266-9404, or e-mail edap@worksafebc.com.