Extend the employment periods of your staff

For many Quebec businesses and organizations that rely on seasonal or project-based staff, workforce instability can limit growth and make it difficult to retain experienced employees. The Extend the employment periods of your staff program is designed to address that challenge by helping employers create projects that smooth out employment over a longer period, often by diversifying products, services, or internal activities.

Delivered by the Ministère de l’Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, this initiative provides non-repayable financial support to offset part of the costs associated with extending employment for precarious or seasonal workers. Funding is tailored to each project and may help cover wages for employees whose contracts are prolonged, as well as costs related to coordinating the project or bringing in external expertise to support planning and implementation. The level of assistance depends on factors such as the nature of the project, the needs of the organization, regional priorities, and available budgets.

The program can be a good fit for small and medium-sized businesses, larger enterprises, and nonprofits across Quebec that want to stabilize their workforce while exploring new ways to operate outside their usual peak season. For employers interested in retaining talent and building more sustainable operations, learning more about how this support works can help determine whether it aligns with their staffing and development goals.