We appreciate all the employers who have already signed up to make this program a success. If you are interested in becoming an employer here is some information you need to know:
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Employers are required to complete the registration Click here.
WSIB Information - All employers must have Third-Party Liability Coverage, along with WSIB or something equivalent.
Once you have submitted your registration form:
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A member of the Ontario Harness Horse Association (OHHA) team will contact you to coordinate a site visit.
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Following the site visit, an employer will need to complete the Direct Deposit Form, and send a VOID cheque to callie@ohha.ca.
How To Prepare for Your Student:
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After students have completed their virtual training with Equine Guelph, they will be ready for placement. The placement period must be a minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 18 weeks. There is no hour requirement. Employers are eligible for 50% of the wages paid to a maximum of $5000.
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Students will send their resumes to you for review, and once a student has been selected and confirmed for placement, a Placement Agreement will be completed.
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Weekly timesheets will need to be submitted to callie@ohha.ca to track student hours.
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At the end of the placement period, employers will be responsible for completing a checklist that the student has the necessary skills to safely work with horses.