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Employers — FIT Project

Salary support for workforce integration in Quebec

Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Funding available

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open continuously

Location

Quebec, Canada

Overview

The FIT project provides financial support covering up to 50% of salary for 10 to 18 weeks. It helps employers recruit, integrate, and retain new hires in Quebec.

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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Develop workforce skills

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Quebec

Legal structures

For-profit business
Financial cooperative
Non-profit
Sole proprietorship
Public or Parapublic institution
Non-financial cooperative
Social economy enterprise

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

Employment and Training

Target groups

New immigrants & refugees
Business owners / entrepreneurs

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

Regional

Next Steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

Recruitment support for new hires.
Integration and follow-up for employees in the workplace.
Employment support aimed at durable job retention.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Employers in Centre-du-Québec.
Employers in Chaudière-Appalaches.
Employers in Montérégie.
Employers in Montréal.
Employers in Québec.

Eligible expenses

The FIT project is designed to address labor needs by supporting the recruitment and integration of a diverse workforce. Employers can engage in structured learning activities while receiving wage subsidies to facilitate the onboarding and training of individuals new to the workforce.

Providing structured and paid learning opportunities for new employees.
Engaging in a recruitment strategy that includes candidates without all the required skills.
Collaboration with employability professionals for personalized support in candidate integration and learning.
Participation in planned meetings with employability professionals and interns.
Allowing for external training opportunities that may involve schedule adjustments.

Eligible geographic areas

Centre-du-Québec
Chaudière-Appalaches
Montérégie
Montréal
Québec

Additional information

The FIT project provides significant benefits to employers in addressing labor needs and offers support in recruiting unemployed individuals. It includes financial incentives, personalized guidance, and is available in selected regions across various sectors.

Subvention average of 50% of the salary for the duration of the internship (between 10 and 18 weeks).
Up to $25/hour for a full-time minimum of 30 hours/week salary.
Personalized assistance by an employment professional for the reception, integration, and learning follow-up of candidates.
Employers need to offer a full-time job with a minimum of 30 hours/week.
Employers must be willing to hire someone without necessarily possessing all required skills.
Regions served include Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, Montérégie, Montréal, and Québec.
Sectors include Office Work, Manufacturing, Retail and Services, and other sectors.
Contact Véronique Kerjean, project manager at veronique.kerjean@rssmo.qc.ca for more information.

Contacts

veronique.kerjean@rssmo.qc.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the Employers — FIT Project Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employers — FIT Project. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Employers — FIT Project?

The FIT project provides financial support covering up to 50% of salary for 10 to 18 weeks. It helps employers recruit, integrate, and retain new hires in Quebec.