Hiring and supporting an employee with a disability often means extra time, training, and workplace changes. The Job Integration Contract (Contrat d’intégration au travail) is a Quebec government wage subsidy that helps employers cover those costs. This program encourages inclusive hiring and can support long-term employee retention for businesses in Quebec.
The Job Integration Contract is a non-repayable financial assistance program from the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale. It helps employers integrate and keep people with disabilities in regular jobs.
The support helps cover:
This program applies to vacant or newly created positions, whether they are temporary or permanent.
To apply, your business must:
The person you hire must:
The Job Integration Contract gives non-repayable financial assistance, usually as a wage reimbursement. The amount depends on:
There is no fixed dollar cap. Funding is assessed case by case, based on the integration plan developed with Services Québec.
The employer leads the application, but works closely with Services Québec.
Identify the candidate
The employee must meet the program’s disability and employment criteria.
Contact Services Québec
An employment assistance officer will help check eligibility and build the integration plan.
Develop an integration plan
This plan lists job duties, hours, supervision, training, and any accommodations.
Submit the application
The officer submits or approves the request for financial help.
Hire and onboard the employee
Funding starts after Services Québec approves the contract and the job begins.
If you want to see which wage subsidies match your hiring plans, GrantHub’s eligibility matcher can help you compare options for Quebec employers.
Hiring before approval
Funding is not guaranteed if the employee starts work before Services Québec approves the contract.
Underestimating integration needs
Short or incomplete integration plans can lead to less funding or slower decisions.
Assuming only full-time jobs qualify
Part-time roles are eligible as long as they offer at least 12 hours per week.
Trying to stack subsidies without checking
Some wage subsidies cannot be combined. Always confirm with Services Québec.
Q: Can part-time positions qualify for the Job Integration Contract?
Yes. Part-time jobs are eligible if the employee works at least 12 hours per week.
Q: How long does the Job Integration Contract last?
The length depends on the employee’s needs and the approved plan. Some contracts support onboarding only, while others last longer.
Q: Is the Job Integration Contract funding taxable?
Wage subsidies are usually taxable business income. Check with your accountant to confirm how to report it.
Q: Can this subsidy be combined with other Quebec hiring programs?
Sometimes, but stacking rules apply. Services Québec must approve any combination of wage subsidies.
Q: Who decides if someone is a person with a disability for this program?
Services Québec checks the definition under Quebec law during the application process.
The Job Integration Contract in Quebec can lower the cost and risk of inclusive hiring, but details matter. GrantHub tracks many grant and wage subsidy programs across Canada, including Quebec hiring incentives. Use GrantHub to see which programs fit your business before you contact Services Québec.
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