Government Assistance for Hiring Youth
May 13, 2021
If you are considering hiring a student or are a student looking for a job, there could be government support. Our HR Solutions team has put together a guide that outlines each unique program as well as whether the employer or youth needs to apply.

As we near the end of Tax Season, please note our office hours below:                                                                                                                    Hours until April 29th                                                                  Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm                                                      Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:00 pm                                                                   Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm                                                                  Sunday: Closed                                                                                                            Hours on April 30th                                                      8:30am – 5:00pm                                                                                                            Hours May 1st – May 2nd                                                      Closed                                                                                                                         Hours beginning May 6th                                                                  Monday – Thursday:                                                         8:30am – 5:00pm                                                      Friday:                                                         8:30am – 4:30pm
 

We are thrilled to announce Ward & Uptigrove was selected as a recipient of the Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers Award for 2025.                                                                                                                        The award is based on the following criteria:                                                                                                                              1. Workplace,                        2. Work Atmosphere and Social,                        3. Health, Financial and Family Benefits,                        4. Vacation and Time-Off,                        5. Employee Communications,                        6. Performance Management,                        7. Training and Skills Development,                        8. and Community Involvement!                                                                                                                         Here are some of the reasons why                                              Ward & Uptigrove                                               was selected as one of Southwestern Ontario's Top Employers (2025):                                                                                                                                     Ward & Uptigrove increased its full-time workforce in Canada by over 13 per cent in the past year and lets everyone benefit in the company's success with profit-sharing -- the company also offers generous referral bonuses of up to $5,000 per successful candidate as an incentive for employees to recruit friends                                                           Ward & Uptigrove hosts three major social events each year, giving employees the opportunity to unwind and connect with food, beverage and entertainment covered by the firm's partners -- events include a post-tax season party (employees plus a guest), a fall golf tournament, and an annual holiday celebration                                                           Ward & Uptigrove matches employee donations in kind, and encourages them to lend a helping hand in the community with a paid day off to volunteer                                                                                                                        Emily MacRobbie, Human Resources Manager at Ward & Uptigrove, says clients appreciate the close connections and sense of care their small-town environment fosters.                                                                                                            “We’re big enough to attract and retain some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, while simultaneously being small enough that staff and clients are known on a more personal level,” says MacRobbie. “Employees really appreciate the flexibility the firm offers, such as work location (in office or hybrid) and hours of work arrangements. We keep a pulse on what’s happening and make sure we remain competitive with things like paid time off and flexible health benefits.”                                                                                                            To learn more about career opportunities at Ward & Uptigrove visit                                                                                www.wardanduptigrove.com/careers
 



