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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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  • Gouvernement du Québec
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You could benefit from support for hiring First Nations and Inuit employees to meet the needs of your business, grow your business and enjoy many benefits.

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The grant supports projects and activities that aim to integrate members of the First Nations and Inuit into the workforce, with emphasis on providing salary subsidies and covering expenses for training and adaptation. Employers with eligible positions can benefit from these financial aids to support the hiring and development of eligible candidates.
  • Hiring subsidies for up to 80% of the salary for a maximum of 52 weeks.
  • Provision of salary or professional fees for employee accompaniment up to $2,000.
  • Training subsidies covering up to 100% of relevant training costs, up to $5,000 or 80 hours.
  • Subsidies for adapting human resource practices and tools, up to $5,000.
  • Additional support for disabled applicants, extending the subsidy duration to 60 weeks and covering general expenses up to $10,000.
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$36,000

Toronto
Implement accessibility modifications and hire Inuit staff for an art gallery.

$60,000

Montreal
Hiring four First Nations individuals and providing culinary training for a restaurant.

$50,000

Calgary
Developing an inclusive HR program and hiring three First Nations employees for a retail store.

$50,000

Ottawa
Hiring First Nations staff and adapting HR management for a digital marketing company.

$40,000

Edmonton
Hiring Inuit employees and enhancing accessibility for a community center.

$45,000

Vancouver
Funding to hire and train two First Nations employees at our tech startup.

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The grant aims to support the integration of members of the First Nations and Inuit into the Quebec workforce by providing financial assistance to employ these individuals, particularly those facing employment barriers. Eligibility criteria apply to both the individual candidates and the employers in Quebec.
  • Candidates must be members of specific First Nations or Inuit groups.
  • Must be without significant work experience or face obstacles to entering the labor market.
  • Need to be deemed eligible by an employment assistance officer from Services Québec and possess a valid eligibility letter.
  • Employers must be operating in Quebec, not be public or political organizations.
  • Employers need to provide appropriate support and offer positions in Quebec with a registered establishment under the Registraire des entreprises du Québec.
  • Eligible positions may be regular full-time, part-time, or seasonal roles.

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All types of businesses operating in Quebec, except for public organizations and political organizations, are eligible for this grant. These companies must offer positions in Quebec, have a registered office or establishment with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar, and comply with current legislation.
  • All types of businesses in Quebec (except public and political organizations)
  • Must offer positions in Quebec
  • Must have a registered office or establishment with the Quebec Enterprise Registrar
  • Must comply with current legislation

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The financial aid for the hiring of members of First Nations and Inuit is not applicable to certain categories of organizations.
  • Public organizations
  • Political organizations

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The Program for the Integration of Indigenous Peoples and Inuit (PAIPNI) offers financial assistance covering eligible expenses related to salary subsidy, training, and adaptation of human resource management practices. Eligible expenses can include a portion of the salary, accompanying personnel costs, training costs, and necessary adaptations for recruitment and integration.
  • 80% of the gross salary or up to the minimum wage for the hired individual's salary.
  • 100% of the salary or honorarium of the accompanying person up to $2,000.
  • 100% of direct costs related to mandatory training up to 80 hours or $5,000.
  • 100% of direct costs for adapting HR management practices up to $5,000.
  • Additional expenses up to $10,000 for accommodation of participants with disabilities.

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The eligible geographic zone for this grant is the province of Quebec. The grant aims to support employment and integration opportunities for members of the First Nations and Inuit in Quebec.
  • Province of Quebec

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The Program of Assistance for the Integration of First Nations and Inuit Members (PAIPNI) does not explicitly define detailed evaluation and selection criteria for grants. However, it outlines eligibility requirements for both candidates and employers, which serve as implicit criteria for consideration.
  • The candidate must be a member of specified First Nations or Inuit communities.
  • The candidate must be either without significant work experience or facing obstacles in entering the job market.
  • The employer must operate in Quebec, ensuring the support and supervision of the hired individual, and comply with existing legislation.
  • The job position must be located in Quebec and can be regular full-time, part-time, or seasonal.
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  • Step 1: Use the tool to verify pre-eligibility for salary subsidies.
  • Step 2: Fill out the appropriate form based on the type of business: "Demande de subvention salariale - Entreprise privée" or "Demande de subvention salariale - OSBL."
  • Step 3: Submit or mail the completed form to your local Services Québec office.
  • Step 4: Optionally, contact Services Québec to schedule an appointment with a business services agent.
  • Step 5: (Optional) If dissatisfied with a decision or service, file a complaint with the Direction de l’amélioration de la qualité des services à la clientèle.

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The PAIPNI grant supports employers in hiring and integrating members of the First Nations and Inuit into the workforce by offering financial assistance that covers portions of salaries, training costs, and more. This initiative aims to enhance job opportunities and retention for Indigenous communities while facilitating diverse workforce management among Quebec businesses.
  • The grant covers up to 80% of an employee's salary for 52 weeks, or up to 60 weeks for persons with disabilities, with a maximum of up to the minimum wage for a 40-hour week.
  • Employers can receive $2,000 for employee accompaniment and up to 100% coverage of expenses related to adapting human resource management practices, capped at $5,000.
  • Training support includes 100% reimbursement of direct training costs, also capped at $5,000 or 80 hours of training.
  • Additional funding of up to $10,000 is available for adapting facilities and workstations for employees with disabilities.

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First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program

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