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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This grant provides various financing options designed to help employers support the integration of employees facing barriers to employment. The financial assistance plans include several categorizations based on different employment sectors and needs.
- FInancial assistance can cover up to 40% of the gross salary for job integration under the "Insertion en emploi" component, and up to 100% of minimum wages for social economy enterprises.
- The "Expérience de travail" component allows up to 100% of the gross salary, with a maximum equivalent to the prevailing minimum wage for up to 40 hours per week.
- The combined wage subsidy with the "Programme d’apprentissage en milieu de travail (PAMT)" provides up to 50% of the gross salary for the first 26 to 30 weeks, and 25% from the 27th to 31st week, alongside applicable tax credits.
- Construction sector subsidies can support up to 40% of the gross salary based on the letter issued, with a maximum up to the current minimum wage for a maximum of 40 hours weekly.
- Training subsidies offer 100% of direct training costs up to a maximum of $3,600 for eligible programs excluding mandatory training by the Commission de la construction du Québec (CCQ).
- For persons with disabilities, salary subsidies of up to 50% of the gross salary extendable for 60 weeks, with potential reimbursement of general costs up to $10,000 to facilitate program participation.
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The Employee Wage Subsidy aims to facilitate the integration of individuals facing employment barriers into sustainable employment by offering financial support to employers. Eligible projects focus on various integration and skill development activities.
- Employment integration for individuals in long-term, sustainable jobs.
- Integration into employment with a focus on social economy enterprises.
- Work experience opportunities that enhance skills and improve employability.
- Combined wage subsidy with on-the-job training in targeted trades.
- Integration into employment within the construction sector, with transferable experience to other sectors.
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$ 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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
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.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available for companies that operate within Quebec and meet the program's conditions. Eligible businesses include various types recognized by provincial regulations.
- Businesses located and registered in the province of Quebec.
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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.
