Canada Summer Jobs provides wage subsidies to help employers hire fresh young talent and meet their workforce needs.
Exciting fields like construction, green jobs, environmental protection, and technology—including AI—are in high demand and offer new opportunities for Canada’s youth. Through the Canada Summer Jobs program, employers can give youth a chance to kickstart their careers in these thriving industries and in many others.
Why apply?
Public and private employers can receive a wage subsidy of up to 50%, while not-for-profit can receive up to 100%, based on the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
Hiring a young person in your community shows leadership, pride, and a commitment to building a strong local economy. Join the tens of thousands of Canadian employers who are stepping up to hire youth through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Who can apply?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Employers from the public sector
- Private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada
Prepare to apply
Create a Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account to ensure you are ready to apply. Additional information on CSJ 2026 will be available online starting Nov. 4.
