Important Equipment Subsidy Notes
1. Employers or Apprentice Claim
Employers or apprentices must submit equipment subsidy claims directly to OEL. Payments are made to the employer or apprentice.
2. Apprentice Registered Training Agreement (RTA)
The apprentice’s completed, signed Registered Training Agreement, showing the current Sponsor, is required for wage subsidy payments. Apprentice Year is calculated from RTA start date.
3. Proof of Payment
Proof of payment, such as a copy of the credit card statement or e-transfer receipt, cheque, etc. must be provided for equipment subsidy payments. The proof of payment must be issued in the name of the employer (not a parent or related company) or apprentice. Please note that invoices without proof of payment will not be accepted. Equipment purchases must be made between June 30, 2026, and May 31, 2027.
4. Direct Reimbursement to Tool Distributor
OEL can pay a local tool distributor directly for the apprentice’s individual equipment choices. To arrange for OEL to pay a local tool distributor please contact Maria Wowk, Grants Administrator, at maria.wowk@oel.org or call the OEL Hotline at (905) 238-1382 x104.
5. Payments
Payments can take up to 6 weeks to be issued. All required supporting documents must be provided to begin processing.