If you’re a member of a First Nation or you are Inuk and need help to enter the labour market, you might be interested in taking part in the First Nations and Inuit Employment Integration Program (PAIPNI).
Your new employer could receive a subsidy to cover a portion of your wages and certain additional expenses related to hiring you, such as the salary of a support person, training costs or the cost of certain integration measures.
Eligibility
You could be eligible for the PAIPNI, if
- you are part of one of the following Indigenous Peoples: Abenaki, Algonquin, Attikamek, Cree, Huron-Wendat, Innu (Montagnais), Inuit, Maliseet, Mi'kmaq, Mohawk, Naskapi
- you have no significant work experience or you face obstacles preventing you from entering the labour market
How to apply
Go to your Services Québec office and meet with an agent who will assess your needs and make sure that this program is the best solution for you. You can then look for a job on your own or ask the agent to help you.
Once you’ve found a job with an eligible employer, an agent will make all the necessary arrangements with the employer.
Support may be provided for as long as you participate in the program to help you settle into and keep your new job.
Application for employment assistance services
To obtain an assessment and employment assistance interview or counselling, or to verify your eligibility for one of our employment assistance programs or measures, you can fill out an online application for employment assistance services.
You can also submit your application by filling out and printing the PDF form: Application for services (3003-01) (PDF 818 Kb)
Visit a Services Québec office 
with the completed form, and be sure to have on hand a photo ID issued by a public agency. You can choose to send your form by mail.
Last update: April 30, 2024
