grant_single_labels|summary

grant_single|eligibleFinancing
  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
grant_single|deadlines
  • grant_single|openingDate November 19, 2024
  • grant_single|closingDate December 19, 2024
grant_single|financingType
Wage Subsidies And Interns
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • grant_single|allIndustries
grant_single|grantors
  • Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
  • Government of Canada
grant_single|status
grant_card_status|closed

grant_single_labels|preview

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years. Eligible employers include not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees. The program aims to help young Canadians develop skills and gain paid work experience to facilitate their transition into the labour market.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • Not-for-profit employers can receive funding for up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage and all associated mandatory employment-related costs (MERCs).
  • Public and private sector employers are eligible to receive funding for up to 50% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage; no reimbursement for MERCs.
  • The CSJ-funded job duration must be between 6 and 16 consecutive weeks, with eligible costs corresponding to a full-time schedule (30 to 40 hours per week).
  • The maximum advance available is 75% of the total agreement value for projects $100,000 or less, and 50% for projects over $100,000, upon submission of the required declaration forms for each youth.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Hire youth with disabilities as outreach coordinators to organize and deliver community events.
  • Engage youth with disabilities at assisted-living facilities in areas such as arts, crafts, nutrition, and music.
  • Recruit underrepresented youth, including Black and racialized youth, as camp counselors to lead activities and support campers.
  • Employ youth in rural areas to organize and execute summer camps under the supervision of a Recreation Coordinator.
  • Provide opportunities for youth as baker's assistants, gaining professional trade experience in a bakery setting.
  • Involve youth in supporting research and development activities at environmental conservation organizations.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 32,000

Run a summer tech camp teaching coding to youth

$ 25,000

Develop a youth summer theatre program for skill growth

$ 28,000

Establish a summer garden program promoting urban agriculture

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The applicant must be a not-for-profit organization, a public sector employer, or a private sector employer with 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada.
  • The organization must be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and possess a payroll deductions program account (RP number) prior to hiring youth through the program.
  • The application must propose to provide full-time work experience (30 to 40 hours per week) within Canada for a duration of 6 to 16 consecutive weeks, between April 22 and August 31, 2024.
  • The employer must offer a safe, inclusive, and non-discriminatory work environment and implement appropriate health and safety and anti-harassment measures.
  • The project must be submitted before the application deadline, be complete, and meet all mandatory requirements as outlined by Service Canada.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Not-for-profit community, charitable, or voluntary organizations.
  • Indigenous not-for-profit organizations.
  • Unions and sector councils.
  • Public community colleges, vocational schools, and public degree-granting universities.
  • Municipal governments and agencies, including regional legislative bodies and departments.
  • School boards and elementary and secondary institutions.
  • Health and public educational institutions and libraries.
  • Private sector entities with 50 or fewer full-time employees.
  • Private health and educational institutions.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_cannot_apply

  • Federal government departments and agencies.
  • Provincial government departments and agencies.
  • Members of the House of Commons and the Senate or their immediate family members.
  • Organizations that engage in partisan political activities.
  • Organizations that directly or indirectly infringe, undermine, weaken, or restrict legally protected human rights in Canada.

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Wage contribution for not-for-profit employers up to 100% of the provincial or territorial adult minimum hourly wage.
  • Wage contribution for public and private sector employers up to 50% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.
  • Mandatory Employment Related Costs (MERCs) for not-for-profit employers including Employment Insurance premiums, Canada or Quebec Pension Plan contributions, Vacation pay, and Workers’ Compensation premiums or equivalent liability insurance.
  • Additional funding for overhead costs for accommodating youth with disabilities, such as personal tools, adaptations, and professional support services like visual language interpreters.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • All provinces and territories within Canada

grant_single_labels|criteria

  • Provide quality work experiences for youth, assessed on the following factors:
  • The job(s) provides a salary above the provincial or territorial minimum wage. (10 points)
  • Intention to retain the youth as an employee following the end of the CSJ agreement. (5 points)
  • The youth will receive supervision, including a detailed supervision plan. (15 points)
  • Provide youth with the opportunity to develop and improve their skills, assessed on the following factors:
  • The youth will receive mentoring, with a comprehensive mentoring plan. (15 points)
  • Skills development opportunities are identified. (30 points)
  • Respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth facing unique barriers:
  • Support for National Priorities. (15 points)
  • Support for Local Priorities. (10 points)

grant_single_labels|apply

1
Review Eligibility and Program Guidelines
  • Read the Canada Summer Jobs Applicant Guide and Articles of Agreement thoroughly.
  • Understand the program's objectives and assess whether your organization and project meet the eligibility requirements.
2
Gather Required Information
  • Prepare your organization’s details such as legal and common names, CRA business number, and contact information.
  • Compile information about the job positions, including job titles, responsibilities, and the skills youth will develop.
3
Complete Application Form
  • Fill out the application form via Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) or the online fillable application on the program website.
  • Provide detailed responses for the Supervision and Mentoring plans, skills development opportunities, and wage information.
  • Check the attestation box to confirm understanding and agreement with program criteria.
4
Submit Application
  • Submit the completed application by January 10, 2024, through GCOS or the online fillable form.
  • Ensure receipt of a confirmation number upon submission of the application.
5
Await Response
Monitor your email for updates from Service Canada about the status of your application, which will start in April 2024.

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • Employers and participants funded through the program must complete feedback questionnaires as part of program follow-up.
  • All CSJ-funded positions are automatically posted on Job Bank for increased visibility to youth job seekers.
  • An employer's history with the program, such as past financial irregularities or project compliance, may affect future application eligibility.
  • Successful applicants may be subject to inspections or audits as part of program monitoring.

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