Job integration contract
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- All industries
- Gouvernement du Québec
Overview
Eligibility criteria
- Employers willing to support the employment integration and retention of a disabled person.
- Individuals must be recipients of employment insurance, last-resort financial assistance, not receiving public income support, or receiving support from another public scheme.
- The job must match the person’s capabilities without unduly confronting their disabilities.
- Positions must be based in Quebec and offer a minimum of 12 work hours per week.
Who is eligible
- Employers open to facilitating the employment of disabled individuals.
- Businesses with a significant proportion of disabled employees may not meet the standard environment definition.
- A maximum percentage of subsidized positions per employer can be established regionally.
Who is not eligible
- Employers not willing to integrate and support disabled employees.
- Organizations that do not fit the definition of a standard work environment due to a high proportion of disabled employees.
- Entities outside the specific eligibility scope defined by the program.
Eligible expenses
- alary support: Compensation for adjusted salary due to reduced productivity from disabilities.
- Evaluation: Covers the costs for assessing the specific needs of disabled employees.
- Guidance: Funding for professional integration support services.
- Salary compensation for medical treatments: Reimburses salaries during absences for medical treatment.
- Workplace accessibility: Financial aid for creating accessible workplaces.
- Job position adaptation: Support for modifying the workstation according to the needs of the disabled person.
- Interpretation services: Funding for interpretation services for deaf or hard-of-hearing employees.
- Special considerations: Addresses unique needs not covered by other categories.
Eligible projects & activities
- Workspace adaptation for accessibility.
- Specific training related to the integration of disabled individuals.
Eligible geographic areas
Areas within Quebec capable of accommodating and supporting the employment of disabled individuals.
Evaluation & selection criteria
- he alignment of the disabled person's needs with the program's objectives.
- The relevance and feasibility of the proposed project for integration or job retention.
- The employer's commitment and ability to provide an adapted and inclusive work environment.
- The complementarity of the project with other available initiatives or services for the disabled person.
How to apply
Contact the service office in your area (a list is available on the website).
Contact information
Contrat d’intégration au travail
Understanding the Contract of Employment Integration Grant
The Contract of Employment Integration Grant aims to facilitate the hiring and retention of disabled individuals in a standard work environment. Employers willing to collaborate in the integration and maintenance of disabled employees are eligible for financial assistance to cover necessary costs for the integration or retention of these individuals. The grant covers various expenses such as salary support, evaluations, accommodations, and more to ensure the workplace is accessible and adapted to the needs of the disabled person.
Employers eligible for the grant must be willing to support the integration of disabled individuals. The grant targets disabled individuals who meet certain criteria and aims to provide support for their employment in a way that is tailored to their abilities and disabilities. By reimbursing expenses related to salary support, evaluations, accommodations, and other services, the Contract of Employment Integration Grant helps create an inclusive and accessible work environment for disabled individuals.
