Employment Integration Program for Immigrants and Visible Minorities
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- All industries
- Gouvernement du Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility Criteria:
- The candidate must be a person who is an immigrant or from a visible minority,
- Unemployed or underemployed,
- No North American work experience in their field of expertise,
- Deemed eligible for the program by an employment aid officer (Services Québec office), and hold an eligibility letter.
- The employer must provide support to the hired person, offer positions in Québec with an office or registered establishment with the Registraire des entreprises, and comply with current legislation.
Who is eligible
Eligible types of companies for this grant are:
- Private companies
- Employee and employer associations
- Professional associations
- Cooperatives
- Social economy enterprises
- Training institutions (including school service centers, vocational training centers
- Vocational training centers, CEGEPs and universities)
- Municipal administrations (cities and RCMs)
- Band councils
- Non-profit organizations (including childcare centers)
- Community organizations active in the community
Who is not eligible
- Political parties or associations
- Organizations registered with the Registraire des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics (RENA);
- Quebec government departments and agencies whose personnel are appointed and remunerated under the Quebec Public Service Act (R.S.Q., C.F31);
- Federal government departments and agencies;
- Organizations that have not completed repayment of a debt owed to the Ministère, except those that have signed a written repayment agreement with the Ministère;
- Organizations whose activities are controversial and with which it would be unreasonable to associate the Department's name;
- Organizations whose activities are interrupted due to a labor dispute (strike or lock-out); - Personnel leasing agencies;
- Applicants who have failed to meet their obligations to the MESS, after having been duly put on notice in connection with the awarding of a previous subsidy.
- Employers benefiting from the Soutien travailleur autonome (STA) measure.
- Employers who are part of the immediate family of the participating applicant, and employers for whom the participating applicant or a member of their immediate family is a member of the board of directors,
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include:
- Salary : The maximum duration of financial assistance is 40 weeks, covering up to 60% of gross salary, with a maximum amount equivalent to the current minimum wage for a maximum of 40 hours per week.
- Coaching : Financial assistance can cover up to 100% of an attendant's gross salary fees, to a maximum of $2000.
- Training : Financial assistance of up to $5,000 can be granted to cover up to 100% of direct training costs, for a maximum duration of 80 hours.
- Adaptation of human resources tools : Up to 100% of direct sots can be covered with financial assistance of up to $5000.
Eligible projects & activities
There are eligible projects or activities for this grant which can include:
- Offering employment opportunities to immigrants or visible minorities in Quebec
- Providing training and support for newly hired individuals
- Adapting workplace practices and tools for better integration
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. Here is a summary and the criteria:
- The candidates must be immigrants or visible minorities without North American work experience, unemployed or underemployed, approved for the program by an employment aid officer and hold a letter of eligibility. Employers must provide support, have a registered office in Quebec, comply with legislation, and offer full or part-time positions.
How to apply
- Step 1:Connect with your local Services Quebec office or agent for assistance with the application process.Use the pre-screening tool to check your eligibility for financial assistance.
- Step 2:Complete the appropriate application form for private enterprises or non-profit organizations.
- Step 3:Submit the completed form to your Services Quebec office, either in person or by mail.
- Step 4:If needed, schedule an appointment with a service agent for further guidance.
Additional information
- The program aims to promote the integration of immigrants and visible minorities into the Quebec job market.
- Financial assistance can cover part of the salary, coaching fees, training costs and costs of adapting human resources management practices.
Aide financière pour l'embauche des personnes immigrantes et issues de minorités visibles
Overview of the grant:
The Program for the Integration of Immigrants and Visible Minority Persons into Employment provides financial support to Quebec-based employers who hire immigrants or visible minority individuals. The program offers salary subsidies to eligible candidates without North American work experience in their field, aiming to facilitate their integration into the job market and provide valuable opportunities for employment.
Details of the grant:
The Program supports employers in offering full-time, part-time, or seasonal positions to eligible candidates. Financial assistance covers a percentage of the employee's salary for up to 40 weeks, with maximum amounts linked to the prevailing minimum wage. Employers can also receive funding for accompanying employees, additional training, and adapting human resources management tools to support the integration of new hires. The program extends support to persons with disabilities by offering extended salary subsidies and reimbursements for specific costs related to workplace adaptations, enhancing accessibility.
To apply for the grant, interested employers can verify pre-eligibility using the online tool provided by the program. Subsequent steps involve completing the appropriate application form and submitting it to Services Québec for review. Employers can engage with program representatives to explore their eligibility and receive guidance on the application process. The Program aims to foster diversity and inclusion in the Quebec workforce by facilitating the employment of immigrants and visible minorities and providing valuable support for their professional integration.
