Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs
QC, Canada
Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
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grant_single|eligibleFinancing
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- grant_single|timelineUnspecified
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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grant_card_status|open
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The grant offers funding to eligible employers for initiatives to stabilize employment for workers in precarious settings, with a maximum of 40% of the worker's salary, up to $5,000 per year per job, or 40% of the eligible costs in partnership arrangements. Its purpose is to extend employment periods by diversifying activities or facilitating workforce sharing among employers, aiming to reduce seasonal or cyclical layoffs.
grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions
The financing options for this grant facilitate the extension of employment periods for precarious and seasonal workers. Financial assistance is customized based on project needs and priorities.
- A grant may be awarded to cover certain project-related expenses.
- The specific amount of financial assistance and eligible expenses are determined following a review by a business advisor.
- Eligible expenses may include the salary of the worker whose employment period is extended, the salary of the workforce sharing project coordinator, external consultant fees, and administrative and management costs related to the agreement.
- Decisions are based on factors such as the nature of the project, company needs, budget constraints, the business sector, and regional and provincial priorities.
grant_single_labels|projects
This grant encourages businesses to extend employment periods for seasonal and precarious workers by implementing diversification or workforce-sharing projects. The eligible initiatives aim to stabilize employment and reduce layoffs due to seasonal fluctuations.
- Projects that diversify business products or services to extend employment periods.
- Initiatives adding new tasks or roles to extend the working season.
- Workforce sharing projects between three or more employers to maintain employment.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 5,000
Enhancing employment stability in agricultural processing
$ 4,400
Tourism season extension through new cultural festivals
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the employer’s profile and employment conditions.
- The employer must be a seasonal employer or have activities of a seasonal nature.
- Eligible employers must wish to maintain employment for their workers and be impacted by externally-driven fluctuations beyond their control.
- The employer must seek to prolong the employment periods of precariously employed workers, such as seasonal, contractual, temporary, or part-time workers.
- The employers must be eligible under the broader Concertation for Employment (CPE) measure.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
This grant is open to seasonal employers or those with activities characterized by a seasonal nature, who are interested in stabilizing employment for their workers and are eligible for the CPE measure.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply
This grant opportunity has specific exclusions and non-eligibility for certain companies and industries based on their function and operations. These restrictions are in place to target the resources towards viable employers that can provide stable employment.
- Placement agencies are not eligible to participate in this program.
- Regroupements for labor sharing that include less than three businesses are not eligible.
- Regroupements managed by placement agencies are ineligible.
- Student workers are excluded from benefiting under this grant program.
grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses
The grant covers specific expenses related to stabilizing employment through projects that extend employment periods or involve labour sharing initiatives.
- Expenses specified in the "Generalités" chapter of the "Concertation pour l'Emploi" measure.
- Expenses for a consultation committee if the project is complex enough to warrant one.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This program is specifically focused on companies operating in the Quebec region, as it is managed by the provincial government of Quebec aimed at addressing regional employment challenges.
- All regions within the province of Quebec.
grant_single_labels|criteria
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant ensure alignment with the grant’s objectives to stabilize employment in sectors with seasonal or cyclical fluctuations.
- No specific point scores have been allocated, but projects will likely be evaluated based on their potential to prolong the employment of seasonal workers effectively.
- The projects should demonstrate good prospects for medium-term retention or development through product or service diversification.
- Considerations may include the potential for innovation in terms of job function expansion or period of employment lengthening compared to the previous year.
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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.
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
The program offers tailored financial support to enterprises to stabilize employment periods for precarious and seasonal workers through product or service diversification or workforce sharing projects.
- Eligible organizations include private businesses, worker or employer associations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, and cooperatives.
- Projects must either aim to prolong employment periods by diversifying products/services or facilitate workforce sharing between three or more employers.
- Financial assistance may cover the salaries of extended employment resources, project coordinators, external consultants, and related management/admin fees.
- Decisions on financial assistance are based on the project's nature, business needs, budgetary constraints, industry sector, and regional/national priorities.
- Initial contact and application processing are managed through local Services Québec business advisors.
