Updated March 2026 · Verified against Government of Yukon — Department of Education guidelines
✓ First-Timer Friendly Reimbursement Est. 2019
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Yukon Staffing UP — Wage & Training Subsidy

Government of Yukon — Department of Education
Maximum Funding
Up to 60% of base wage (max 1 year) +...
Ongoing
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
Reimbursement
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
Friendly ✓
Co-Funding
60%
Yukon Staffing UP — Wage & Training Subsidy provides up to Up to 60% of base wage (max 1 year) + training subsidies wage and training subsidy covering up to 60% of base wages for up to one year, plus third-party training subsidies. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. (As of March 2026, verified against Government of Yukon — Department of Education program guidelines)

Eligibility & Details

What this program funds and who can apply

Free

Program Description

Territorial wage and training subsidy covering up to 60% of base wages for up to one year, plus third-party training subsidies. Three wage subsidy options available for different employment scenarios. Available to Yukon employers with at least one employee besides the owner. Priority given to employers with limited success retaining workers. Not available to government or Crown corporations.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Yukon employers with at least 1 employee besides owner
  • Not government or Crown corporations
  • Priority given to employers with limited success retaining workers
  • Position must be new or demonstrating retention challenge
Provinces
Yukon
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
Est. Hours
4h
First-Timer
Friendly

Funding Details

Amount
Up to 60% of base wage (max 1 year) + training subsidies
Type
Grant
Level
Territorial
Co-Funding
Up to 60% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

Hybrid
Competition
Low
Effort
~4 hours
Approval
Good
Accessibility
--/5
Competition
--/5
Approval Rate
--%

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How to Win

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Insider Tip

Three wage subsidy options plus third-party training subsidies. The 60% subsidy rate for up to a full year is extremely generous compared to most provincial programs (typically 50% for 6 months). Yukon's tight labour market means most employers qualify under the 'limited retention success' priority.

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Success Profile

A Whitehorse restaurant hiring 2 new cooks at $22/hr, receiving 60% wage subsidy ($13.20/hr × 2 × 52 weeks) = ~$27,500 in wage support.

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Evaluation Criteria

Holistic officer assessment: documented retention challenge, employment quality (full-time, market wage), Yukon labour market alignment, employer WCB good standing. No published scoring matrix — pre-application conversation with officers strongly recommended.

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Application Steps

1 Initial Contact Call or email the Employment Programs office before submitting any forms. Officers prefer a conversation first to confirm the right option and ensure your application is well-positioned. Phone: 867-667-5906 / toll-free 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5906.
2 Prepare Documentation Gather business licence, WCB letter of good standing, job description, wage rate, brief description of retention challenge, and (for training subsidies) a training plan and quotes from third-party training providers.
3 Submit Application Complete the Staffing UP application form available from the Employment Programs office or yukon.ca. Submit with all supporting documents. Applications accepted on a rolling basis — no fixed deadlines.
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Required Documents 4

✓ Staffing UP application form
✓ Business licence and registration
✓ Job description and wage details
✓ Training plan (for training subsidy stream)

Eligible Expenses 3

  • Base wages up to 60% of employee's base rate
  • Mandatory employer payroll contributions (EI, CPP, WCB premiums)
  • Third-party training costs beyond normal onboarding (separate training subsidy stream)

Ineligible Expenses 5

  • Standard onboarding training any employer would provide
  • Benefits packages, bonuses, overtime above agreed base wage
  • Business owner, sole proprietor, or family-member owner wages
  • Equipment and tools for the employee's use
  • Wages for government or Crown corporation employees

Intake Periods

Ongoing — applications accepted at any time with no fixed deadlines

Deadline Notes

Ongoing — apply at any time. Three wage subsidy options plus third-party training subsidies. Contact Advanced Education to discuss eligibility before applying.

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Ineligible Organizations

  • Government departments
  • Crown corporations
  • Businesses with no employees other than the owner

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Clawback Risk

Low Risk

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