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Talent Opportunities Program

The Orillia Chamber of Commerce is a proud partner of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). Through this provincial alignment, we connect our members directly to the Talent Opportunities Program (TOP), an impact-driven initiative funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). This program bridges the gap between the academic world and the local marketplace.

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Perks for Your Business

    • Significant Wage Relief: Reclaim up to 50% of employee wages (up to a $5,000 maximum) for each standard student work placement.
    • Diversity Incentives: Access an elevated 70% wage subsidy (up to a $7,000 maximum) when hiring talent from under-represented demographics.
    • Risk-Free Application: Automatically secure consideration for the 50% baseline tier if the highly competitive 70% funding pool empties out.
    • Remote Flexibility: Hire high-calibre candidates to work completely on-site, hybrid, or under fully remote arrangements.

Perks for Your Student Employees

Provide incoming university and college recruits with premium career launches via high-value Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) parameters:
    • Guaranteed Paid Experience: Ensure students receive competitive, fair compensation backed directly by federal funding mechanisms.
    • Curriculum Alignment: Match academic study plans with real-world corporate workflows to ensure placements count toward graduation.
    • Skill Development: Give students measurable corporate training, executive mentorship, and resume-building industry achievements.
    • Inclusive Pathways: Offer dedicated entry points and support networks for Indigenous youth, persons with disabilities, newcomers, first-year students, visible minorities, and women pursuing STEM careers.

Why Take Advantage?
    • Slash Operational Costs: Mitigate financial risk when expanding short-term operational capacity or handling seasonal workflow surges.
    • Pre-Screened Talent Pipelines: Audition future permanent hires early while assessing cultural fit and modern technical capabilities.
    • National Scalability: Utilize a flexible framework open to any registered Canadian business or non-profit across any industry sector.
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