Financial assistance for hiring First Nations and Inuit members
- Open continuously
Overview
The Programme d’aide à l’intégration en emploi des membres des Premières Nations et des Inuits (PAIPNI) offers a wage subsidy covering up to 80% of the gross salary, not exceeding the minimum wage, with a maximum duration of 52 weeks to support the employment integration of Indigenous peoples. Eligible activities include salary subsidies, accompaniment, adaptation of HR tools, and training, with accompanying funding ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 depending on the activity.
At a glance
Funding available
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- Attract or retain talent
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- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 80% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- All industries
- Quebec
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Social economy enterprise
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Indigenous Peoples
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- All structures
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
Activities funded
The PAIPNI grant provides support for projects and activities geared towards integrating First Nations and Inuit members into the workforce. It aims to enhance job retention, encourage diverse hiring practices, and facilitate skill development through subvention and training initiatives.
- Employment integration of First Nations and Inuit members into small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Support for employers to hire and onboard indigenous individuals, with an emphasis on continuity post-subvention.
- Implementation of diversity management practices within the workforce by employers.
- Partnership development between indigenous organizations and employers.
- Provisions for salary subsidies up to 80% of the gross salary or up to 100% of the minimum wage for eligible employment.
- Provision of up to $2,000 for accompanying the hired individuals.
- Adaptation of human resource management practices and tools with available funding up to 100% of expenses and a maximum of $5,000.
- Funding of formation activities to enhance skill development up to 100% of direct costs, not exceeding $5,000 or 80 training hours.
- General costs support for participants with disabilities, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
The PAIPNI is designed to assist small and medium enterprises in integrating First Nations and Inuit members into employment through financial incentives. Both individuals and employers must meet certain criteria to be eligible for participation.
Who is not eligible
This grant is not accessible to certain organizations based on their status. The restrictions target specific types of organizations to align with the grant's purpose of supporting private sector employment opportunities.
- Public sector organizations.
- Political organizations.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for the PAIPNI program are those that support integration in employment for Indigenous peoples in Canada, focusing on accompanying support, human resource adaptability, and necessary training.
- Subsidy of $2,000 for the accompaniment of the newly hired individual.
- Up to 100% subsidy for adaptation of human resource practices and tools, with a cap of $5,000.
- Subsidy for up to 100% of costs related to on-the-job training, capped at $5,000 or 80 hours of training.
- General expenses for participants with disabilities, up to a maximum of $10,000.
Eligible geographic areas
This funding program, managed by the employment sector in Quebec, is specific to the integration of First Nations and Inuit members within the Quebec region. Eligible companies include those able to meet criteria consistent with provincial employment assistance measures.
- Quebec, including urban and community centers that support First Nations and Inuit members.
- Not specifically limited by geographic location within Quebec but requires engagement with local service centres.
How to apply
Identification of eligibility
Check that your company meets the eligibility criteria of the PAIPNI and that the individuals to be hired meet the detailed criteria.
Preparation of the documentation
- Gather the necessary documents such as a valid Indian status certificate or Inuit beneficiary card.
- Prepare a job description and an integration plan for the participant.
- Draft a training or support plan if applicable.
Contact employment services
Contact the Employment and Training Service Center (CSEF) in your area or in an urban setting to obtain the necessary application forms.
Filling out and submitting the application
- Fill out the application forms by providing all the required information.
- Include all necessary supporting documents.
- Submit the application to the office designated by Emploi-Québec or your contact at CSEF.
Follow-up on the request
- Receive a confirmation of the receipt of your request by the organization.
- Wait for an official response regarding the acceptance or request for additional information.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- A specific focus is placed on the potential for long-term retention of employees beyond the subsidized period, encouraging sustainable employment opportunities.
- Employers are encouraged to foster diversity management practices within their workforce.
- Collaboration between Indigenous organizations and employers is promoted as part of the grant's objectives.