The Trust’s wage subsidy programs, administered by College of the Rockies, could help your business with a wage subsidy.
Click on a program below for criteria and how to apply.
Basin Food Producer Wage Subsidy
The Basin Food Producer Wage Subsidy Program provides support to Primary Food Producers in the Basin who are increasing food production to meet the increase in local demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Program will provide flexibility to farmers to hire employees as needed throughout the 2020 growing and harvesting season.
Who Can Apply
Primary food producers who grow grains, vegetables, fruit or forage, or raise livestock for meat or dairy products with farm and ownership located within the Columbia Basin Trust region.
How to Apply
Download the Program Guide for eligibility and Frequently Asked Questions.
Basin Food Producer Wage Subsidy is now open.
Click here to proceed to Online Application Site.
Using the Online Application Site:
- If you are a first time user, you will need to create an account.
- Once signed in, you can select the applicable program.
- Download the applicable application guide to assist in completing your application.
- Click on the application form to initiate your online application. You may save drafts and submit your completed application at any point before the deadline.
- Once your application is complete click ‘Submit’.
- You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received once you have clicked ‘Submit’.
Applications are accepted on a first-received, first-served basis and are assessed as they come in and continue until all funding for the program has been committed.
All applications must be submitted through our online application portal. Detailed instructions will be posted here when applications open.
Contact
For more information, call toll free 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3480 or email fpwagesubsidy@ourtrust.org. This program is administered by College of the Rockies.
Apprentice Wage Subsidy
The School Works: Apprentice Wage Subsidy provides a wage subsidy to businesses, non-profit or First Nations communities, or public bodies in the Columbia Basin to meet their employment needs.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include businesses, non-profits, local governments and First Nations communities in the Columbia Basin Trust region. Businesses must have headquarters located within the region.
CRITERIA:
The Program supports hiring first level apprentices for full-time employment to complete their first level work-based training requirements for the following trades:
- Automotive Service Technician
- Carpenter
- Construction Electrician
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
- Industrial Electrician
- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
- Machinist
- Motor Vehicle Body Repairer
- Plumber
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
- Sprinklerfitter
- Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Truck & Transport Mechanic
- Gasfitter
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
- Welder
The Program also supports the retention of participating apprentices if the employer chooses to retain them to complete their second-level work-based training requirements in the same trade.
How to Apply
Applications are now closed.
Contact
To discuss your needs, call toll free 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3584 or email schoolworks@ourtrust.org. This program is administered by College of the Rockies.
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Co-op Wage Subsidy
The School Works: Co-op Wage Subsidy provides wage subsidies to employers in the Trust’s region to help them hire post-secondary students enrolled in full-time education and participating in a recognized university or college co-op education program.
Who Can Apply
Eligible applicants include businesses, non-profits, local governments and First Nations communities in the Columbia Basin Trust region. Businesses must have headquarters located within the region.
How to Apply
Applications are now closed.
Contact
To discuss your needs, call toll free 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3584 or email schoolworks@ourtrust.org. This program is administered by College of the Rockies.
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Summer Works Wage Subsidy
The Summer Works Program provides small businesses with a wage subsidy to hire full-time high school and post-secondary students during the school summer break. The program has been updated to reflect the current needs of business.
Who Can Apply
Small businesses with headquarters location in Columbia Basin Trust’s region.
How to Apply
Read and review the Application Guide.
Note:
Applications are accepted on a first-received, first-served basis, are assessed as they come in, and will be accepted until all funding for the program has been committed.
Instructions to Apply:
- Click here to be directed to the online application site.
- If you have applied to the program before, sign in to your account (located at the top right-hand screen) and go to step 6.
- If you don’t have an account, sign up for one. The Sign-Up button is located at the top right-hand screen or the bottom.
- Fill out the ‘Ready to go’ information page. You need to create an account before you can start your application. Click Create Account at the bottom of the page.
- Once you sign up, you will need to check your email for an account activation link, which will take you to the application site. You should receive the email within a couple of minutes. Make sure to type your email correctly.
- Once you are back into the Student Wage Subsidy Program (SWSP) page, select the Summer Works Program, click the green Apply Now button.
- Click “Start” under “Actions”: there are three sections to complete: The Application, Clearance Letter, and Declaration.
- Summer Works Program Application (2 pages): under Actions, click Start. Complete the checklist, once you have completed the application click Save and Exit.
- Those applicants who currently have WorkSafeBC coverage are required to provide a clearance letter along with their application. Obtain and Upload Clearance Letter: under Actions click Start. You can obtain the letter via the WorkSafeBC link; drop a file to upload; browse a file; or select a previously uploaded file.
- Declaration: under Actions click Start. Complete and sign the declaration (with mouse or input device) then click Save and Exit.
- Once your Tasks are complete click the Submit Summer Works Application button.
- You will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. If you do not see the confirmation within five minutes, check your junk folder.
School Works Wage Subsidy
During this challenging time, the Trust recognizes that we can be more customized in how we support businesses. If you have been approved for School Works Program 2019/20 or have questions contact the School Works Coordinator at schoolworks@ourtrust.org or 1.877.489.2687 x 3584.
The School Works Program provides wage subsidies to employers to help them hire full-time students on part-time basis throughout the school year to provide opportunities for students to gain career-related work experience in the Basin.
Applications will re-open Summer 2020.
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