Canada Summer Job wage subsidy
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- Application period:
- From November 4, 2025 to December 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Standard Time) Closed
- Funding amount:
- Not-for-profit employers can receive funding for up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum wage and public and private sector employers are eligible to receive funding for up to 50%
- Who can apply:
- Employers from not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees
- What this program offers:
- Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to support employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years
Resources for applicants
Find your local priorities by searching for the constituency where the job will take place
Read the CSJ Articles of Agreement which set out the terms and conditions of a CSJ agreement
Employer responsibilities, the hiring process for youth, and how to manage your agreement
Access a summary of a project, from applying to successfully completing an approved project
Information sessions for applicants
We will hold information sessions to give an overview of this application process.
If you are interested, contact Canada Summer Jobs.
Help and contact information
- General information
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- We will answer enquiries on the application process during business hours between November 4, 2025, and December 11, 2025
- FAQs
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- How can I submit my application?
- How do I find my constituency?
- How do I determine where the job activities take place?
- Can I apply for multiple jobs?
- What are the program’s national priorities?
- How do I calculate Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs)?
- When will I know if I'm approved for funding?
- Who can I contact if I have questions?
- Accessibility and disability help
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- If you need help or accommodations, please contact Canada Summer Jobs in advance of the deadline to allow time for accessibility-related accommodations
- Contact us