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Get Support to Keep Your Job

If you are experiencing difficulties at work, support is available to help you find solutions for remaining employed. Personalized follow-up can be provided to you and, if needed, to your employer.

The Job Retention program helps you keep your job by providing support adapted to your situation and needs. Its goal is to promote your well-being at work and help you remain employed for as long as possible.

Services available

Examples of services available include:

  • identifying potential workplace difficulties or obstacles that may put your job at risk
  • identifying solutions and implementing concrete actions to prevent, reduce or resolve these difficulties and help you keep your job
  • recognizing and building on your strengths that can help you keep your job
  • helping you develop job-related knowledge and skills
  • strengthening your confidence in your abilities and independence at work

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be in one of the following situations:

  • You obtained a job after participating in an employment program or employability service and you need support to help you keep your job.
  • You are starting a new job and need assistance to successfully integrate into your workplace and remain employed over the long term.
  • You already have a job but are experiencing difficulties that could result in the loss of your job if no support is provided.

Other requirements may apply depending on your situation.

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.

Last update: November 9, 2026

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