Concertation pour l’emploi — Human resources management support
grant_single|update April 28, 2025
QC, Canada
HR management support through Concertation pour l'emploi initiative
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Grant and Funding
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- Gouvernement du Québec
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Get expertise on human resources management, including an assessment, coaching, consultation, and management support.
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- Financial assistance covers up to 40% of eligible expenses for most projects.
- The subsidy rate may increase up to 65% for projects involving digital transformation, experienced workers, community organizations, IT, or green economy initiatives.
- The grant for a consultation mandate is capped at $4,800 per project.
- When establishing a human resources service, financial aid covers up to 40% of consultant fees for the initial phase, and up to 40% of the gross salary (excluding employer social charges) for the hired HR manager, up to $34,000, generally for one year.
- The maximum funding period per agreement is typically 12 months, with possible extensions up to a cumulative total of 3 years, subject to review.
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- Diagnostic of human resources functions to present a comprehensive overview for development and job maintenance strategies.
- Consultation mandates in human resources management to improve practices and develop company autonomy.
- Implementation support for establishing a human resources service department to strategically support organizational functions and leadership.
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$ 15,000
Implementing a comprehensive diversity management strategy at a tech startup
$ 11,000
Facilitating a consultation committee for an agricultural cooperative
$ 18,000
Launching an attraction and retention program for a growing retail chain
$ 12,000
Enhancing performance evaluations at a logistics company
$ 10,000
Developing a recruitment and training initiative for a non-financial cooperative
$ 10,000
Recruiting and training staff for a new non-profit organization's community outreach program
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- The applicant can be any eligible organization or enterprise under the Concertation pour l'emploi measure.
- Priority is given to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with 6 to 99 employees.
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- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with 6 to 99 employees
- Organizations eligible for the Concertation pour l’emploi measure
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This grant excludes certain entities based on their organizational status. The restrictions ensure alignment with the program's objectives.
- Public organizations.
- Political organizations.
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- Fees for professional consulting services retained by the company, representative, or delegated organization for interventions covered by a subsidy agreement with the Ministry.
- Fees for external consultants facilitating a consultation committee.
- Travel and accommodation expenses for consultants executing the planned mandates as per the agreement.
- Materials and supplies necessary for conducting activities.
- Rental or purchase of equipment essential for executing activities.
- Rental of premises and related expenses.
- Partial reimbursement of the salary of the person hired as the head of the human resources department, excluding employer social charges, vacations, and leaves as per labor standards in the intervention "Aid to Establish a Human Resources Service".
- Administrative and management costs of the agreement, borne by the delegated organization or representative of a consortium of businesses, limited to 5% of eligible expenses, detailed and justified in the agreement.
- Short-term or supplemental training fees for members involved in a consultation activity.
- Promotion or advertising expenses associated with an activity conducted with a delegated organization. For other activities, advertising should be reserved for the operating budget.
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There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Nature of the project
- Needs of the company
- Budget availability
- Business sector
- Regional and national priorities
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1
Initial contact
Contact a business advisor from the Services Québec office in your region.
2
Analysis of needs
- Receive support to analyze your human resources management needs.
- Obtain proposals for solutions tailored to your situation.
3
Development of demand
Work with the advisor to develop your service request for the Concertation pour l’Emploi program.
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- The engagement period for the financial support is generally up to 12 months, with possible extensions up to a cumulative total of three years, subject to justification and analysis.
- If initial activities are incomplete by the planned date, an agreement extension requires an analysis and justification in the Ministry's tracking application.
- Consultants or mandated organizations cannot act as both the service provider and mandataire or delegated organism, ensuring avoidance of conflicts of interest.
- Reports on results, progress, and deviations from the initial plan must be submitted periodically and at the project's conclusion.
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