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Employers — FIT Project
Salary support for workforce integration in Quebec
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
1
Determine your project
2
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
How to apply
1
Eligibility Verification
Make sure that the position to be filled is full-time and meets the criteria of the program.
2
Preparation of the internship offer
- Prepare a job description and the desired skills.
- Define the salary conditions in accordance with the program requirements.
3
Initial contact
Contact Véronique Kerjean, project manager, for additional information and to ask specific questions.
4
Submission of the request
- Fill out the required application form for the FIT project.
- Attach the necessary documents, including the job description and the internship offer.
5
Follow-up on the request
- Follow the additional instructions received from the organization regarding the processing of the application.
- Participate in additional meetings with the project manager if necessary.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Employers — FIT Project Program
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.
How much funding can be received?
Employers — FIT Project Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Employers — FIT Project program?
To be eligible for the Employers — FIT Project program, you must:
Position to fill
Full-time job, 30+ hours/week
Located in a served region
What expenses are eligible under Employers — FIT Project?
Recruitment support for new hires.
Integration and follow-up for employees in the workplace.
Employment support aimed at durable job retention.
Who can I contact for more information about the Employers — FIT Project?
You can contact Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO) by email at veronique.kerjean@rssmo.qc.ca.
Where is the Employers — FIT Project available?
The Employers — FIT Project program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Employers — FIT Project a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Employers — FIT Project is a Wage Subsidies And Interns