Employee Wage Subsidy
QC, Canada
Subsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec
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- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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If you hire someone who is motivated to work, you could get a wage subsidy of up to 30 weeks to cover part of their salary as long as the employment relationship is maintained.
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Eligible projects and activities for this grant focus on integrating individuals with employment challenges into sustainable jobs, as well as providing work experience and skill development.
- Integration into employment
- Integration into social economy businesses
- Work experience for skill development
- Combined wage subsidy with Workplace Apprenticeship Program (PAMT)
- Wage subsidy in the construction sector
- Wage subsidy and training for persons with disabilities
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$20,200
Facilitating employment for youth with disabilities at a retail store
$30,500
Workplace Apprenticeship Program in the automotive sector
$25,200
Providing work experience and skill development in a social economy enterprise
$21,500
Supporting employment integration for recent immigrants in a bakery
$27,500
Integration of individuals with employment challenges into a construction company
$32,000
Training and wage subsidy for individuals with disabilities at a tech startup
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The company eligibility criteria for this grant are outlined as follows:
- The employer must operate in Quebec and not be a public body or political organization.
- The employer must have a registered office in Quebec and an establishment registered with the Registraire des entreprises.
- The employer must provide supervision to the hired person.
- The employer must comply with current legislations.
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The wage subsidy program is available to employers in Quebec who are seeking financial assistance to integrate individuals facing barriers to employment into sustainable jobs. The program targets private businesses, non-profit organizations, municipal corporations, and band councils with certain eligibility exclusions for public entities and political organizations.
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Certain organizations are not eligible for this grant due to their status. These restrictions ensure that the support is targeted towards qualifying entities under the program's guidelines.
- Public organizations.
- Political organizations.
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This grant aims to help employers integrate individuals facing employment barriers into sustainable jobs through financial assistance. It includes multiple types of initiatives to enhance job sustainability and skill development for these individuals.
- Employment integration projects focusing on sustainable job placements.
- Social economy employment integration specifically for social economy businesses.
- Work experience programs to help individuals gain skills and improve job retention prospects.
- Combined wage subsidies with workplace apprenticeship programs for skill development.
- Employment integration within the construction industry with significant transferable experience acquisition.
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The eligible expenses for this grant are financial support covering part of the salary costs and associated training expenses for the employment of individuals facing integration challenges.
- Part of the salary of the newly hired person.
- Part or the total salary or fees of the employee providing training and supervision.
- Part or the total cost of supplementary training.
- Rental or purchase of equipment for workplace adaptation for persons with disabilities.
- Modifications for accessibility for workplaces employing persons with disabilities.
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Yes, there are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria ensure that the candidates and employers meet specific requirements to qualify for the financial aid aimed at facilitating sustainable employment for individuals facing integration challenges.
- The candidate must encounter difficulties integrating into the labor market.
- The candidate must be deemed eligible for the program by an employment assistance officer (Services Québec office) and possess a valid wage subsidy letter.
- All types of Quebec-based enterprises can benefit from the financial assistance, except public bodies and political organizations, for the Insertion in Employment component.
- For the Work Experience component, eligible enterprises include non-profit organizations, municipal corporations, and band councils.
- Employers must provide supervision to the employed person and offer positions in Quebec with a registered office or establishment.
- Employers must comply with existing legislation.
- The position must be regular, either full-time, part-time, or recurrent seasonal, and should either be vacant or newly created.
- The position must allow for the development or maintenance of the employee’s skills.
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Here are the steps to apply for this grant:
- Step 1: Verify Eligibility
- Use the eligibility verification tool available to check if your enterprise qualifies for the wage subsidy.
- Step 2: Complete Application Form
- Fill out the "Demande de subvention salariale - Entreprise privée" form if you are a private enterprise or the "Demande de subvention salariale - OBNL" form for nonprofit organizations.
- Step 3: Submit Application
- Email or send the completed form to your local Services Québec office.
- Step 4: Appointment Scheduling
- Contact Services Québec to schedule a meeting with a business agent to discuss your application if needed.
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Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The financial aid provided through this grant is for a determined period and depends on the integration challenges of the hired individual, the needs for support and supervision, and the nature of the job offered.
- The financial assistance can cover part of the salary of the newly hired person and potentially part or all of the costs related to the salary or fees of an employee who supports or supervises them.
- In certain circumstances, the financial help can also cover part or all of the costs of supplementary training.
- Different programs offer varying percentages and amounts of financial aid, depending on the specific terms.
- The maximum assistance for supplementary training for eligible programs is 100% of the direct training costs, up to a maximum of $3,600.
- Additional benefits for employers hiring individuals with disabilities include extended wage subsidies and possible reimbursement of certain overhead costs up to $10,000.
- Examples of reimbursable costs for adaptations for disabled persons include the rental or purchase of equipment for workplace adaptation and accessibility improvements.
Apply to this program
Sustainable Employment Integration Support
This wage subsidy program supports the hiring and integration of individuals who encounter obstacles in securing employment, by offering financial assistance to employers. It aims to foster long-term employment opportunities both in general enterprises and in the social economy sector.
Understanding the Wage Subsidy Program and Its Benefits
The Wage Subsidy Program is a crucial initiative designed to aid employers in integrating individuals into the workforce who face substantial barriers to employment. This program is bifurcated into two primary components: the "Insertion en emploi" and "Insertion en emploi-économie sociale." The former is directed towards integrating individuals into sustainable employment across various sectors, while the latter is tailored for enterprises within the social economy sector to achieve similar goals.
By financially supporting employers, this program eases the hiring process of individuals who are otherwise disadvantaged in the job market. These subsidies play a significant role in not only placing these individuals in jobs but ensuring their long-term employment by supporting both skill development and acclimatization to the workplace environment.
Employers stand to benefit considerably from this program. With the financial backing, they are able to hire dedicated personnel while mitigating some of the financial risks associated with onboarding and training new employees. This includes covering a portion of the hired individual’s salary and, in some cases, the salaries or fees of mentors providing guidance and training to the new employee. Furthermore, for up to a maximum of 80 hours, the program can also bear full training costs for developing required competencies, thus enhancing the practical skills of the new hires.
Specifically, in the "Insertion en emploi" component, eligible employers from various sectors in Quebec, excluding public and political organizations, can receive subsidies covering up to 40% of the employee’s gross salary. In contrast, businesses in the social economy sector might benefit from coverage of the entire minimum wage for the duration of employment. This comprehensive financial aid ensures that the economic barriers to providing employment to those disadvantaged are considerably reduced, facilitating a broader engagement with the workforce.
The "Insertion en emploi-économie sociale" component targets enterprises in the social economy sector, aligning with objectives to incorporate socially beneficial business practices while also attending to unemployment within these communities. Not only does this foster economic diversity but promotes social equity as well.
Moreover, the program offers flexibility through additional combinations with the Workplace Apprenticeship Program (PAMT), supporting skill acquisition pertinent to specific trades. This aspect extends to the construction sector, providing opportunities for gaining transferable skills applicable in multiple industries, thus extending the versatility and employability of the workforce.
This subsidy program also attends to individuals with disabilities, applying additional provisions to ensure seamless integration into the workforce. This includes the possibility of extending wage support for up to 60 weeks covering up to 50% of the gross salary under certain conditions. Employers in this case may also be recompensated for additional costs, such as accessibility modifications necessary for integrating such individuals into their teams.
Overall, the Wage Subsidy Program is an exemplary societal tool, designed not only to furnish individuals with sustainable employment chances but also to support employers committed to building a diverse and adaptable workforce. By addressing unique employment barriers and providing substantial financial support, it empowers both job seekers and employers towards a more inclusive and prosperous job market.
