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Employers — FIT Project

Salary-subsidized internships for workforce integration in Quebec
Network of specialized manpower services (RSSMO)
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The FIT project provides a maximum funding of 50% of the salary for internships lasting between 10 and 18 weeks, aimed at addressing labor needs and supporting recruitment. Eligible activities include offering full-time employment opportunities with structured and paid learning periods for unemployed individuals who may not have all the required skills for the position.

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

The Employers – FIT Project grant is designed to address labor shortages and support workforce integration across various sectors. Eligible activities involve providing structured, paid learning and employment opportunities for individuals lacking relevant skills.

  • Participation in structured, remunerated training programs to facilitate skill development.
  • Recruitment and integration of diverse workforce candidates.
  • Collaboration with professionals in employability to ensure successful candidate onboarding and learning follow-up.
  • Supporting continuous learning through off-site training as needed.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

Employers located in the regions of Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, Montérégie, Montréal, and Québec who have a full-time position (minimum 30 hours per week) available and are willing to hire someone who is currently unemployed and may not possess all the required skills for the position are eligible to apply. Additionally, these employers must aim for sustainable integration into employment, provide a structured and paid learning period, and participate in scheduled meetings with employment professionals and the intern.

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

This grant is available to companies located in specific geographical areas within the province of Quebec. The eligible locations are targeted to support regional workforce integration and training initiatives.

  • 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 a maximum funding of 50% of the salary for internships lasting between 10 and 18 weeks, aimed at addressing labor needs and supporting recruitment. Eligible activities include offering full-time employment opportunities with structured and paid learning periods for unemployed individuals who may not have all the required skills for the position.

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: The company must have a position available and offer full-time employment for at least 30 hours per week. Activities must be located in a region where the FIT project is offered. The employer must aim for a sustainable integration of unemployed individuals who may not possess all the necessary skills for the position.

What expenses are eligible under Employers — FIT Project?

The Employers – FIT Project grant is designed to address labor shortages and support workforce integration across various sectors. Eligible activities involve providing structured, paid learning and employment opportunities for individuals lacking relevant skills. Participation in structured, remunerated training programs to facilitate skill development. Recruitment and integration of diverse workforce candidates. Collaboration with professionals in employability to ensure successful candidate onboarding and learning follow-up. Supporting continuous learning through off-site training as needed.

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

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