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Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs

Program extends seasonal employment and coordinates workforce sharing
Gouvernment of Québec
Last Update: March 4, 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
  • Public or Parapublic institution
  • For-profit business
  • Sole proprietorship
  • Non-financial cooperative
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.

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.

Documents and links

Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs

Frequently Asked Questions about the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Extend the employment periods of your staff — Seasonal jobs. 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 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 Gouvernment of Québec

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