Canada Summer Jobs is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) that provides wage subsidies to support employers in creating quality summer employment opportunities for youth. The program aims to help youth develop skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market.

The Government of Canada ensures that all CSJ-funded job opportunities take place in a safe, inclusive and healthy work environment free from harassment and discrimination.

Program Objectives:

• Provide quality work experiences for youth
• Provide opportunities for youth to develop and improve their skills
• Respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers

Eligible Employers:

Not-for-profit organizations: Community, charitable or voluntary organizations (including faith-based organizations), associations, Indigenous not-for-profit organizations, non-governmental organizations, unions, sector councils and not-for-profit Band Councils

Public sector organizations: Municipal governments and agencies, school boards, public educational institutions, public health institutions, public libraries, territorial governments and other publicly funded organizations (organizations where 50%+ of operating revenue comes from government appropriations)

Private sector organizations: Must have 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada at time of application (full-time = 30+ hours per week). Includes sole proprietorships, partnerships, incorporated bodies, financial institutions, franchise operators, Indian Band corporations, private Band Councils and private universities/colleges

Ineligible Employers:

• Members of House of Commons/Senate or their immediate family
• Federal government departments and agencies
• Provincial departments and agencies
• Organizations engaging in partisan political activities
• Organizations that directly or indirectly infringe human rights legally protected in Canada

Eligible Youth Participants:

• Between 15 and 30 years of age at beginning of employment period
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection status
• Valid Social Insurance Number at start of employment
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

Note: International students are not eligible

Job Requirements:

• Full-time work (30 to 40 hours per week)
• Duration: 6 to 16 consecutive weeks
• Salary must respect provincial/territorial minimum wage requirements
• Inclusive, non-discriminatory work environment required

Mandatory Requirements (15 Eligibility Criteria):

Organizations must meet all 15 requirements including: application submitted before deadline, complete application, eligible employer and activities, appropriate job duration and hours, health and safety practices, harassment-free hiring practices and work environment, supervision and mentoring plans, and satisfactory past results with the Department.