Get help covering the cost of your
next hire
The Brokered Incentive Agreement (BIA) is a wage subsidy that helps you offset the costs of onboarding and training new hires you bring on from Job Zone d'emploi — no cost to you.
What is the Brokered Incentive Agreement (BIA)?
The BIA is a formal arrangement between your business, Job Zone d'emploi, and Employment Ontario. It provides a temporary wage subsidy to help cover the costs of onboarding and training a new employee — making it easier for you to take a chance on someone who's ready to work and eager to grow.
It's not a loan. There's nothing to pay back.
It's a government-backed incentive designed to support local hiring.
What's included
Wage subsidy
Financial support to help cover wages during onboarding and training. The subsidy covers up to 20 hours per week for 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the role and agreement terms.
Pre-screened candidates
We don't send you a stack of resumes. We work one-on-one with job seekers to get them job-ready, then match them to your specific needs.
A practical training plan
We help you create a realistic on-the-job training plan that aligns with your workplace and sets the new hire up for success.
Retention support
After the hire, our team stays connected. If challenges come up (on either side) we help work through them. The goal is long-term employment, not just a placement.
Help with workplace issues
If problems arise with the candidate that could affect your business, we're here to help identify solutions before they escalate.
How it works
Connect with us
Reach out to a Job Developer at Job Zone d'emploi. We'll learn about your business, the role you're filling, and what you're looking for in a candidate.
We find a good fit
We pre-screen candidates from our pool of job seekers based on your specific needs: skills, availability, and fit. You meet candidates who are prepared and motivated.
Hire with support
If you and the candidate are a match, and you're eligible for the BIA, we set up the agreement.
You receive a wage subsidy to help offset training costs, and we stay involved to make sure the placement works.
Get all the details
About the subsidy
The wage subsidy covers up to 20 hours per week for a period of 4 to 12 weeks. Payments help offset wages for your new hire during the training period.
Full payment is made when the agreed hours and terms are met. If hours fall short, payments are prorated accordingly.
Employer responsibilities
To participate, employers need to provide proof of employment (such as pay stubs or timesheets), ensure the agreed hours are worked, and meet the terms of the agreement. The goal of every BIA is continued employment after the subsidy ends.
Who's eligible?
Eligibility depends on the role, the candidate, and your business. The best way to find out is to talk to a Job Developer. We'll walk you through it each step of the way.
Questions about the BIA
No. The wage subsidy is funded by Employment Ontario. There's no cost to you and there is nothing to pay back.
The BIA covers up to 20 hours per week for 4 to 12 weeks, depending on the role and the agreement terms.
Yes. Based on your needs, we pre-screen candidates from our pool of job seekers. From there, we present you with people we believe are a strong fit. You make the final hiring decision.
The goal is continued employment. After the subsidy period, the employee stays on under your regular terms. And our retention support continues with the job seeker for up to 12 months after the hire.
Talk to us. Our team stays involved throughout the subsidy period and beyond. If issues come up, we help identify solutions — coaching, adjustments, or next steps — before things escalate.
Potentially, yes. But each agreement is set up individually based on the candidate and the role. Talk to your Job Developer about your hiring needs and we'll explore what's possible.
No. The BIA and COJG are separate programs.
The BIA is a wage subsidy arranged through Job Zone d'emploi and Employment Ontario. If you have questions about other programs, we can help point you in the right direction.
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