Ontario Job Creation Partnerships

Organizations in Ontario that want to take on meaningful, short-term projects while supporting unemployed workers can do both through the Ontario Job Creation Partnerships program. This initiative is designed to help employers create time-limited roles that offer real, hands-on work experience, giving participants the chance to build skills, strengthen their resumes, and improve their prospects for long-term employment. At the same time, these projects are meant to deliver clear community or economic benefits beyond an organization’s regular day-to-day operations.

Administered by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, the program is open to a wide range of employers, including nonprofits, public sector organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and businesses of various sizes. Projects typically run for several months and up to about a year, with funding support that helps cover participant wages or income support during the placement. Because activities must be clearly defined and separate from normal operations, the program works especially well for special initiatives, pilot projects, research, outreach, or community-focused work that might otherwise be difficult to resource.

Ontario Job Creation Partnerships is generally ongoing and accepts applications from employers with well-structured project ideas that meet program requirements. For organizations considering a project and wanting to understand how funding levels, timelines, and application steps apply to their situation, taking a closer look at the full program details can help determine if this opportunity is the right fit.