The objective:
To stimulate private sector innovation among Nova Scotia companies engaged in R&D and provide on the job research and development opportunities for university students enrolled in Co-operative Education programs in the fields of science, business and engineering.The opportunity:
Employers will receive a wage subsidy of 75% (up to a maximum of $15.00 per hour), which will be payable at the end of the work term. Eligible companies are required to pay an hourly wage of $20.00 plus 4% vacation pay and employer expenses.The outcome:
Companies will benefit from the highly qualified students who have expertise in a variety of disciplines, as well as potentially see their innovations move from the lab to the global marketplace. Students will demonstrate their skills and gain valuable experience for future employment.Innovation is important for economic growth. Ensuring that companies in Nova Scotia are globally competitive, creates a sustainable and prosperous business climate for Nova Scotia.
FOR EMPLOYERS
Private sector companies who are participants in IRAP (Industrial Research Assistance Program) and Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Credit programs are eligible.
Program Guidelines - Winter 2009-2010
Application and Instructions - Winter 2009-2010
Co-op Coordinator List - Winter 2009-2010
Program Guidelines - Fall 2009
Application and Instructions - Fall 2009
Contract
Employer Checklist
Final Claim
Operational Guidelines
Payroll Record
Student Confirmation Form
Student Guidelines
Program Guidelines - Summer 2009
Application and Instructions - Summer 2009
Contract
Employer Checklist
Operational Guidelines
Student Guidelines
Co-op Coordinators List
Students must be registered at a post-secondary co-operative education institution in Nova Scotia in a science, business or an engineering program. These programs must require that a work-term is mandatory for graduation. The student must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must be a resident of Nova Scotia for at least six months prior to the work-term. Contact University Co-op Coordinators for more information.
University Co-op Coordinators List - Fall 2009
University Co-op Coordinators List - Summer 2009
Financial Information
Organizations have the option of using direct deposit to have funds electronically sent to their bank account. Completed forms should be faxed or mailed to the Department of Finance. Make sure to follow all the instructions on the form to ensure you receive your reimbursement accurately and on-time.
Direct Deposit Authorization Form
Winter 2009-2010 - Forms
Click on the links to download required forms for the Winter 2009-2010 program.
Program Guidelines - Winter 2009-2010 (Adobe PDF 43KB)
Application and Instructions - Winter 2009-2010 (Adobe PDF 65KB)
Co-op Coordinator List - Winter 2009-2010 (Adobe PDF 18KB)
NOTE: Some of these documents were created on 11x14 (legal) paper. For those documents printing on legal size paper is preferred.
Fall 2009 - Forms
Click on the links to download required forms for the Fall 2009 program.
Program Guidelines - Fall 2009 (Adobe PDF 43KB)
Application and Instructions - Fall 2009 (Adobe PDF 64KB)
Contract (Adobe PDF 61KB)
Employer Checklist (Adobe PDF 64KB)
Final Claim (Adobe PDF 32KB)
Operational Guidelines (Adobe PDF 65KB)
Payroll Record (Adobe PDF 69KB)
Student Confirmation Form (Adobe PDF 57KB)
Student Guidelines (Adobe PDF 66KB)
NOTE: Some of these documents were created on 11x14 (legal) paper. For those documents printing on legal size paper is preferred.
Summer 2009 - Forms
Click on the links to download required forms for the Summer 2009 program.
Program Guidelines - Summer 2009 (Adobe PDF 44KB)
Application and Instructions - Summer 2009 (Adobe PDF 67KB)
Contract (Adobe PDF 71KB)
Employer Checklist (Adobe PDF 74KB)
Operational Guidelines (Adobe PDF 74KB)
Student Guidelines (Adobe PDF 76KB)
NOTE: Some of these documents were created on 11x14 (legal) paper. For those documents printing on legal size paper is preferred.
Co-op Coordinators List
Students must be registered at a post-secondary co-operative education institution in Nova Scotia in a science, business or an engineering program. These programs must require that a work-term is mandatory for graduation. The student must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must be a resident of Nova Scotia for at least six months prior to the work-term. Contact University Co-op Coordinators for more information.
University Co-op Coordinators List - Fall 2009 (Adobe PDF 19KB)
University Co-op Coordinators List - Summer 2009 (Adobe PDF 26KB)
Financial Information
Organizations have the option of using direct deposit to have funds electronically sent to their bank account. Completed forms should be faxed or mailed to the Department of Finance. Make sure to follow all the instructions on the form to ensure you receive your reimbursement accurately and on-time.
Direct Deposit Authorization Form(Adobe PDF 463KB)
Contact
Co-operative Employment Program
Economic and Rural Development
Centennial Building
1660 Hollis St., Suite 600
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 1V7
P.O. Box 2311
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3C8
Halifax Area: 902-424-6000
Toll Free (within Nova Scotia): 1-800-424-5418
Fax: 902-424-0508
E-mail: sepinfo@gov.ns.ca
