The Co-operative Employment Program and the Private Sector Research and Development Co-operative Program have been combined to create the Strategic Co-operative Education Incentive.
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.
Winter 2010-11 - Forms
Click on the links to download required forms for the Winter 2010-11 program.
Application for the 2010-11 Winter season is closed.
Application - Winter 2010-11 (Adobe PDF 192KB)
Application Instructions - Winter 2010-11 (Adobe PDF 46KB)
Program Guidelines - Winter 2010-11 (Adobe PDF 42KB)
Operational Guidelines - Winter 2010-11 (Adobe PDF 42KB)
Co-op Coordinators List - Winter 2010-11 (Adobe PDF 14KB)
Payroll Record (Adobe PDF 111KB)
Student Confirmation Form (Adobe PDF 87KB)
Student Guidelines (Adobe PDF 77KB)
NOTE: Some of these documents were created on 8.5x14 (legal) paper. For those documents printing on legal size paper is preferred.
Fall 2010 - Forms
Click on the links to download required forms for the Fall 2010 program.
Payroll Record (Adobe PDF 114KB)
Student Confirmation Form (Adobe PDF 86KB)
Student Guidelines (Adobe PDF 77KB)
NOTE: Some of these documents were created on 8.5x14 (legal) paper. For those documents printing on legal size paper is preferred.
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 and Tourism
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
