Workplace Insurance Coverage Under MTCU

The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU), pays the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) for the cost of benefits provided to Student Trainees enrolled in an approved program at The University of Toronto and participating in a compulsory unpaid work placements with employers who have WSIB coverage. If a student sustains a workplace injury, in a facility that is eligible for WSIB coverage, the student will receive WSIB coverage through the MTCU’s firm number.

IMG_1591In the event that a student is participating in a compulsory unpaid work placement with an employer which are not required to have compulsory WSIB coverage under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, MTCU covers the cost of private insurance with ACE-INA for Student Trainees. If a student sustains a workplace injury, in a facility that is not eligible for WSIB coverage, the student will receive private insurance coverage provided by MTCU.

Prior to the commencement of an unpaid work placement, students must complete a Student Declaration of Understanding (MTCU), and submit it to their University placement coordinator.

Also prior to the commencement of an unpaid work placement, placement employers must provide the student trainee with health and safety orientation training and must read and sign the Letter to Placement Employers (MTCU).