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Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Last Update: June 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Seasonal Employment Extension Component provides financial assistance to businesses, associations, and cooperatives in sectors with significant seasonal fluctuations to extend employment periods for seasonal or precarious workers. Eligible activities include diversifying products or services, adding tasks, or establishing workforce-sharing projects, with funding amounts determined based on project specifics and business needs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Business Associations
- Professional Associations
- Unions
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Implementing projects to extend seasonal or precarious employment through diversification of products or services, or by adding new tasks.
- Developing workforce sharing initiatives involving three or more employers to lengthen employment periods for workers in precarious roles.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private companies
- Worker or employer associations
- Professional associations
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Self-employed individuals
Eligible expenses
- Salary of the resource whose employment period is extended.
- Salary of the coordinator for the workforce sharing project.
- Fees for external consultants supporting the development of the workforce sharing project.
- Expenses related to management and administration activities connected to the agreement.
Eligible geographic areas
- Companies located in Quebec.
Selection criteria
- The nature of the proposed project.
- The specific needs of the company.
- The available budget for the program.
- The sector of activity concerned by the project.
- Alignment with regional and provincial priorities in Quebec.
How to apply
Here are the steps to submit an application for this grant:
- Step 1: Identify Eligibility
- Review the eligibility criteria for employers and workers outlined in the grant documentation.
- Ensure your organization qualifies as either a seasonal employer or one affected by seasonal fluctuations.
- Step 2: Develop Project Proposal
- Draft a detailed project proposal aimed at stabilizing employment, such as extending seasonal employment or forming labor-sharing partnerships.
- Include specifics on how your project aims to extend employment periods and detail activities, costs, and expected employment duration extensions.
- Highlight anticipated outcomes like workforce retention and employment stabilization.
- Step 3: Prepare Financial Plan
- Prepare a comprehensive budget detailing eligible costs.
- Showcase how the financial contribution (60% from your organization and up to 40% from the grant) will be utilized to extend employment.
- Step 4: Collect Necessary Documentation
- Gather all required documentation including financial statements, proof of eligibility, and previous employment records.
- Ensure all documentation meets the guidelines provided in grant instructions.
- Step 5: Submit Application
- Complete the prescribed application form according to the grant’s specifications.
- Attach all supporting documents including your project proposal and financial plan.
- Ensure submissions are made by the deadline, following any specific submission methods such as online portals or physical mail as instructed by the grant provider.
- Step 6: Await Confirmation and Follow-Up
- Receive confirmation from the grant body, verifying receipt of your application.
- Respond promptly to any requests for additional information or clarification.
Additional information
- The program specifically targets sectors experiencing significant seasonal fluctuations.
- Business advisors at local Services Québec offices provide personalized support to analyze company needs.
- The evaluation and decision process considers both regional and Quebec-wide priorities.
- An official government guide is available for further reference on employment stabilization measures.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs Program
What is the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs?
The Seasonal Employment Extension Component provides financial assistance to businesses, associations, and cooperatives in sectors with significant seasonal fluctuations to extend employment periods for seasonal or precarious workers. Eligible activities include diversifying products or services, adding tasks, or establishing workforce-sharing projects, with funding amounts determined based on project specifics and business needs.
How much funding can be received?
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs program?
To be eligible for the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs program, you must:
The applicant must be a private business, association of workers or employers, professional association, non-profit organization, or cooperative.
The business must belong to a sector subject to significant seasonal fluctuations.
The project should aim to extend employment periods through product or service diversification or workforce-sharing among three or more employers.
What expenses are eligible under Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs?
Implementing projects to extend seasonal or precarious employment through diversification of products or services, or by adding new tasks.
Developing workforce sharing initiatives involving three or more employers to lengthen employment periods for workers in precarious roles.
Where is the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs available?
The Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs is a Wage Subsidies And Interns
Who are the financial supporters of the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs?
Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs is funded by Government of Québec