
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
grant_single|update May 2, 2025
Canada
Wage subsidies for quality summer work experiences for young Canadians aged 15 to 30
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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