Financial assistance for hiring a person to find sustainable employment
No specific amount was identified.
Subsidy
Description:
The Wage Subsidy program allows employers to obtain financial assistance to support the reception and employment integration of people of determination, but who face obstacles in finding employment.
Comments on Funding:
Financial assistance is paid to the employer for a specified period, depending on
the difficulties of integrating the person hired;
support and supervision needs;
the nature of the job offered.
Financial assistance covers part of the salary of the person hired. Under certain conditions, financial assistance may also cover:
part or all of the salary or fees of the employee who accompanies and supervises the newly hired person;
part or all of the costs of additional training.
The percentages and amounts of financial assistance vary depending on the types of wage subsidies, the assessment of the person hired, and the nature and complexity of the position.
Continuous Intake. No specific deadline was identified.
Eligibility:
The eligible person must
encounter difficulties integrating into the labor market;
be eligible for the program following the assessment of an employment assistance agent (Services Québec office);
hold a valid wage subsidy letter.
Application Steps:
Make a request
You can check your pre-eligibility for financial assistance using the Pre-Employment and Employment Eligibility Check Tool for Wage SubsidiesThis hyperlink will open in a new window..
This tool allows you to check pre-eligibility for financial assistance for hiring. It does not make a decision regarding the eligibility of your company or organization.
To confirm if you are eligible for financial assistance:
Complete the form Wage Subsidy Application – Private Company (PDF 1.10 MB) or Wage Subsidy Application – NPO (PDF 866 KB) .
Drop off or mail the form to your Services Québec officeThis hyperlink will open in a new window..
You can also contact Services Québec to make an appointment with a business agent.
It is important that the person you wish to hire is assessed by an employment assistance officer. They must be eligible for the wage subsidy for you to be eligible for the subsidy as an employer.
Documentation Needed:
Wage Subsidy Application – Private Company
Wage Subsidy Application – NPO
Other Things to Note:
File a complaint
You can file a complaintThis hyperlink will open in a new window.to the Customer Service Quality Improvement Department if you are not satisfied with a decision or service.
Contact details
For more details on the programs we offer to businesses, contact your Services Québec office .This hyperlink will open in a new window..
To consult
For more information, you can consult the normative rules of the Wage Subsidy program (PDF 483 KB) and Accessibility of services for people with disabilities
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