Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy

Application period:: From November 4, 2025 to December 11, 2025, at 11:59 pm (Pacific Standard Time) Open
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
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%

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What this program offers: Describes the funding program and its objectives
Who can apply: Describes the eligibility criteria for an applicant
Prepare to apply: Provides the information you need to answer each question in the application form and explains how it will be used
How we assess your application: Explains how your application is assessed to ensure it meets the program’s objectives and eligibility criteria
Apply now Open - Submit your application here: Provides an overview of how to apply and how to access the application form
After you apply: Describes what happens after you apply

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

Access a summary of a project, from applying to successfully completing an approved project

We will hold information sessions to give an overview of this application process.

If you are interested, contact us.

Consult the list of employers approved for CSJ funding

Consult the list of organizations that received funding and the number of jobs they created

Find summer jobs and other work opportunities for youth across Canada, and access tools designed to help you pick a field of study and a career path

Learn about education, training, jobs, volunteer, and opportunities to make your voice heard

General information: We will answer enquiries on the application process during business hours between November 4, 2025, and December 11, 2025
Accessibility and disability help: If you need help or accommodations, please contact us in advance of the deadline to allow time for accessibility-related accommodations
Contact us: Contact Canada Summer Jobs

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