SPACES Employer Application | Wellington County

Supporting People and Communities Employment Support Programme (SPACES)- Employer Application

SPACES is a short-term employment placement programme intended to provide meaningful employment opportunities to Ontario Works recipients while assisting non-profit and public sector organizations in improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Please complete the application below if your organization is interested in participating.

Organization Name

Contact First Name

Contact Last Name

Contact Title/Position

Telephone

Location of Activity (City/Township)

SPACES Position Title

Estimated Hours of Work/Week

Rate of Pay ($/hour)

Duration (number of weeks)

Pay Schedule

Preferred Placement Start Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Preferred Placement End Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

What accident insurance do you have for your employees?

N/A

None

Private Coverage

Do you have liability insurance?

Yes

If yes, please specify coverage amount:

Worker's Compensation Rate (per $100) if registered

Firm Number

Account Number

Provide a description of the program/project the SPACES participant will be supporting

Provide a description of the key placement/employment duties and components of the role

Please describe the training and support that will be provided

Please describe the training goals and expected outcomes, including the specific skills and competencies that the participant is expected to attain.

How will the community benefit from the program/project?

What additional contributions is your organization able to make to the SPACES placement (i.e.: wages, benefits, corporate training, ongoing employment etc.)?

Does your organization know of an individual currently in receipt of Ontario Works who may be interested this position?

Yes

No - I will work with the Ontario Works office to recruit and screen applicants

Terms and Conditions

Organizations whose applications are selected for participation in the SPACES programme will enter into an agreement with the County of Wellington as per the terms and conditions outlined below.

2.1 The Employer will:

provide the SPACES Participant with training as described in this application;
provide the SPACES Participant with the same employment terms, conditions and benefits provided to the Employer's other employees at the SPACES Participant's job level;
make all legally required employer and employee contributions and deductions in respect of the SPACES Participant including but not limited to CPP, EI, and provincial and federal income tax;
pay the SPACES Participant directly in the amount described in this application;
ensure the SPACES Participant receives adequate supervision, regular and continuing instruction, and sufficient opportunity to learn the job duties, including orientation training in workplace health and safety;
comply with all applicable employment related provincial and federal employment legislation;
maintain adequate employee coverage under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act or alternative workplace safety insurance;
maintain adequate third party liability coverage;
keep accurate attendance records of the SPACES Participant, including days and hours worked;
submit to Ontario Works, invoices or other requests for reimbursement including copies of time sheets, signed by the Employer and the SPACES Participant;
inform Ontario Works immediately if the SPACES Participant is to be dismissed, or has quit, before the end of their placement;
provide evaluation information to the SPACES Participant and Ontario Works regarding the SPACES Participant's progress in relation to the training planned;
comply with applicable guidance provided by Ontario Works; and
inform Ontario Works immediately of any accident or injury to the participant while on the job, and submit all documentation required by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act/Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) or alternative workplace safety insurance company.

2.2 County of Wellington Ontario Works will:

provide support to the SPACES Participant and the Employer by monitoring the placement against the planned training (this may include unscheduled on-site visits);
ensure that the terms and conditions of the participant and employer agreement are met;
if necessary, negotiate any amendments to the agreement with the SPACES Participant and the Employer;
immediately terminate the agreement if any or all parties are not fulfilling the terms and conditions of the agreement;
notify the Employer, in writing, of reasons for the early termination of the agreement; and
reimburse the Employer upon submission of accurate and complete time sheets.

Termination and Restrictions:

If Ontario Works terminates the agreement pursuant to clause 2.2(4) above, the placement/training incentives to the Employer will terminate immediately.

In the event of closures due to COVID-19 that affect the Employer's facility, program or staffing, the agreement may be amended, terminated, or resumed upon re-opening subject to agreement between the Employer, the SPACES participant and Ontario Works.

Amendments:

Any amendments to the agreement must be in writing and dated and signed by all three parties to the agreement (Employer, SPACES participant and County of Wellington Ontario Works).

I have read and accept the terms as outlined above.

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