Private Sector Research and Development Co-operative Employment Program
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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 2009 - Forms
Click on the links to download required forms for the Winter 2009 program. Deadline for application submission: October 3, 2008.
 Program Guidelines - Winter 2009
Application and Instructions - Winter 2009
Fall 2008 - Forms
Click on the links to download required forms for the Fall 2008 program.
NOTE: Some of these documents were created on 11x14 (legal) paper. For those documents printing on legal size paper is preferred.
For students:
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 - Winter 2009
Contact
Co-operative Employment Program
Nova Scotia Economic Development
1660 Hollis Street
Suite 600
Halifax, NS B3J 1V7
Halifax Area: 902-424-6000
Toll Free (within Nova Scotia): 1-800-424-5418
Fax: 902-424-0508
E-mail: sepinfo@gov.ns.ca
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