Promoting Yourself and Finding a Job

The Wage Subsidy program can make your application more attractive and facilitate your recruitment by an employer. You will increase your chances of finding long-lasting employment or acquiring skills that will serve you in another job.

This program offers financial assistance paid to the employer to reimburse

part of your salary during a determined period of time to encourage the employer to hire you;
part of the salary of a support person, from within the company, who will guide you in your new tasks;
the cost of refresher training offered by the company to develop your skills for the targeted job.

Notice for employers

If you are an employer, consult this page: Aide financière à l’embauche d’une personne pour intégrer un emploi de façon durable (in French).

Eligibility

To participate in this program, you must be unemployed or be having difficulty finding or keeping a job.

You must make a request to meet with an employment assistance officer who will evaluate your eligibility.

Request Information and Employment Assistance Services

There are different ways to request more information about employment programs, get assistance and check your eligibility.

Online

To submit an application online, sign in or log in to My Account — Employment Assistance — Social Assistance. This account allows you to submit your documents more easily and to receive government communications online.

Access My Account

Submit an application without logging in to My Account

You can submit an application for employment assistance services without having to log in to My Account. You can fill out the online form.

Other ways to submit an application

See the various ways of applying for information and employment assistance services. You can also visit an employment assistance organization near you.