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Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis
Supports employers hiring candidates facing employment barriers
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The Financial Assistance for the Hiring of a Person to Integrate a Job on a Long-Term Basis provides employers in Quebec with wage subsidies covering a percentage of the employee's gross salary up to the minimum wage. The program supports the sustainable integration or skill development of individuals facing barriers to employment, and can also reimburse training and accompaniment costs, with the exact funding amount varying by case and sub-program.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- New immigrants & refugees
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Hiring an individual facing difficulties integrating into the workforce for long-term employment.
- Integrating new employees into regular or recurring seasonal positions within the company.
- Providing work experience opportunities to develop or maintain employees’ competencies.
- Offering practical training through a workplace apprenticeship program to support skill development for lasting employment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- All businesses operating in Quebec (for the "Insertion en emploi" stream), except certain exceptions
- Non-profit organizations (for the "Expérience de travail" stream)
- Municipal corporations (for the "Expérience de travail" stream)
- Band councils (for the "Expérience de travail" stream)
Eligible expenses
- Portion of the salary of the newly hired employee, up to a specified limit.
- Portion or full amount of the salary or fees of an employee providing support and supervision to the new hire.
- Direct costs related to supplementary training for the new hire.
- Overhead costs related to accommodations for an employee with a disability.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Additional information
- An employer can use the preliminary eligibility verification tool to assess basic eligibility before applying, but this tool is not a final decision on eligibility.
- If dissatisfied with a decision or service, applicants may file a complaint with the Directorate for Customer Service Quality Improvement.
- The program provides additional provisions for candidates with disabilities, including reimbursement of general expenses.
- There are references to complementary wage subsidy programs such as PRIIME and PAIPNI that may be relevant for some employers.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis. 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 Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis?
The Financial Assistance for the Hiring of a Person to Integrate a Job on a Long-Term Basis provides employers in Quebec with wage subsidies covering a percentage of the employee's gross salary up to the minimum wage. The program supports the sustainable integration or skill development of individuals facing barriers to employment, and can also reimburse training and accompaniment costs, with the exact funding amount varying by case and sub-program.
Who is eligible for the Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis program?
To be eligible for the Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis program, you must:
Any business operating in Quebec offering jobs with good retention prospects
Must provide supervision to the hired individual
Must have an office or establishment registered with the Registraire des entreprises du Québec
What expenses are eligible under Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis?
Hiring an individual facing difficulties integrating into the workforce for long-term employment.
Integrating new employees into regular or recurring seasonal positions within the company.
Providing work experience opportunities to develop or maintain employees’ competencies.
Offering practical training through a workplace apprenticeship program to support skill development for lasting employment.
Where is the Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis available?
The Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis?
Financial assistance for the hiring of a person to integrate a job on a long-term basis is funded by Gouvernment of Québec
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