Employee Wage Subsidy

Employee Wage Subsidy

Subsidy to hire people having trouble finding work in Quebec

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Grant Providers
  • Gouvernement du Québec
Status
Open

Overview

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.

Eligibility criteria

The Subvention salariale program offers financial support to employers to facilitate the integration of individuals facing obstacles in finding employment. Eligibility criteria include meeting challenges in labor market integration, approval by an employment assistance agent, and holding a valid salary subsidy letter.

  • The candidate must face difficulties in labor market integration and be deemed eligible by an employment assistance agent.
  • The employer must provide guidance to the hired individual, offer positions in Quebec, and comply with relevant legislation.
  • The position should be full-time, part-time, or seasonal and contribute to the development or maintenance of the employee's skills.

Who is eligible

There are specific types of companies eligible for the Subvention salariale grant in Quebec. These include non-profit organizations (OBNL), municipal corporations, and band councils.

  • Non-profit organizations (OBNL)
  • Municipal corporations
  • Band councils

Who is not eligible

Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant. They include:

  • Public organizations
  • Political organizations

Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses for this grant include:

  • Equipment purchase or rental for workplace adaptation
  • Workplace accessibility improvements

Eligible projects & activities

There are eligible projects and activities for this grant. Employers can receive financial assistance to support the integration of individuals facing barriers to employment. Eligible activities include:

  • Integrating a person into a sustainable job
  • Providing work experience for skill development
  • Combining the grant with the Workplace Apprenticeship Program
  • Participating in the construction sector for job integration or transferable experience

Evaluation & selection criteria

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:

  • Meeting difficulties in labor market integration
  • Being eligible for the program by an employment aid agent and holding a valid salary grant letter
  • Providing supervision to the hired individual
  • Offering positions in Quebec with a registered office or establishment
  • Complying with current legislation
  • Having a position that allows for skills development or maintenance

How to apply

  • Step 1: Verify your preadmissibility to the grant by using the eligibility verification tool.
  • Step 2: Fill out the appropriate application form for the grant (for private companies or non-profit organizations).
  • Step 3: Submit the completed form to your local Services Québec office.
  • Step 4: Contact Services Québec to schedule a meeting with a business advisor if needed.

Additional information

There is no additional information provided for this grant.

Documents and links

Employee Wage Subsidy

Apply to this program