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.

Financing terms and conditions

Financial assistance amount and eligible expenses are determined based on project analysis by a business advisor, considering the nature of the project, business needs, budgetary envelope, sector, and regional/Quebec priorities.
Examples of eligible expenses include: salary for extended employment, salary of a workforce sharing project coordinator, fees for an external consultant involved in project development, and management or administration costs related to the agreement.

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.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,400

Tourism season extension through new cultural festivals

$ 5,000

Enhancing employment stability in agricultural processing

Eligibility

The applicant must be a private company, an association of workers or employers, a professional association, a non-profit organization, a cooperative, or a self-employed worker.
The organization must operate in a sector subject to significant seasonal or cyclical fluctuations.
The project must aim to extend employment periods for staff through either diversification of products or services, the addition of tasks, or the creation of a labour-sharing project involving at least three employers.

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

Eligibility Check

Confirm that the company meets the criteria for eligible employers and workers.

Project Development

Define the specific objectives of the project regarding job extension or workforce partnership.
Identify the activities and eligible expenses for the project.
Prepare a budget including the cost breakdown and the funding requested.
Draft a detailed proposal including the activity timeline and the operational terms of the project.

Formation of the grouping (if applicable)

Create a grouping of at least three companies if the project involves the sharing of labor.
Designate a representative or a delegated organization to represent the grouping.

Preparation of supporting documents

Assemble all required documents, such as the payroll register and the Grouping Agreement and Mandate form.

Submission of the request

Complete and sign the Grant Agreement with the Ministry.
Send the application and all required documents to the Ministry by the prescribed means.

Follow-up of the submission

Wait for the confirmation of receipt of the request by the Ministry.
Keep a copy of the submission for follow-up and future consultation.

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

Apply to this program

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.

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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.