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Museums - Canada Summer Jobs
Short-term youth jobs in heritage and bilingual workplaces
Last Update: June 12, 2026
Funding available
$ 17,000
Timeline
- Closing date : January 19, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
Museums - Canada Summer Jobs supports short-term youth jobs in heritage, museum, and bilingual workplace settings. It helps cover wages and related employment costs for student and graduate placements, including some travel and accessibility-related support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : January 19, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Indigenous peoples
- People with disabilities
- Academia / students
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term student jobs in heritage organizations
- Bilingual short-term jobs using English or French
- Graduate internships in heritage, arts, culture, and related fields
- International museology internships
Documents Needed
- Employer profile
- Online funding application
- Candidate eligibility form
- Staffing report
- Evaluation questionnaire
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Museums and heritage organizations
- Non-profit heritage bodies
- Educational and cultural institutions with heritage mandates
- Public or municipal non-profit organizations with heritage programs
- Indigenous governments and Indigenous organizations
Who is not eligible
- Federal government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations
- Provincial or territorial government departments
- For-profit organizations
- Non-profits dependent on a federal body under an administrative or contractual relationship
Eligible expenses
- Wages and related employment costs
- Travel costs for eligible participant relocation
- Accommodation support for eligible participants
- Workplace accessibility and accommodation costs
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the delivery organization after submission.
- Approved applicants receive a confirmation and preliminary offer.
- A contract must be signed before funding is paid.
- Payments are released after required forms and reports are completed.
- A final payment is issued after end-of-employment reporting is approved.
Additional information
- Applications are reviewed by a designated delivery organization.
- Applicants may need to use the JCT online portal to manage their file.
- Approved employers must complete reports during and after the placement.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Museums - Canada Summer Jobs Program
What is the Museums - Canada Summer Jobs?
Museums - Canada Summer Jobs supports short-term youth jobs in heritage, museum, and bilingual workplace settings. It helps cover wages and related employment costs for student and graduate placements, including some travel and accessibility-related support.
How much funding can be received?
Museums - Canada Summer Jobs Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $17,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Museums - Canada Summer Jobs program?
To be eligible for the Museums - Canada Summer Jobs program, you must:
Canadian-registered employer
Financially stable organization
Eligible youth placement
What expenses are eligible under Museums - Canada Summer Jobs?
Short-term student jobs in heritage organizations
Bilingual short-term jobs using English or French
Graduate internships in heritage, arts, culture, and related fields
International museology internships
Who can I contact for more information about the Museums - Canada Summer Jobs?
You can contact Canadian Museums Association (CMA) by email at coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-935-5555.
Where is the Museums - Canada Summer Jobs available?
The Museums - Canada Summer Jobs program is available across Canada.
Is the Museums - Canada Summer Jobs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Museums - Canada Summer Jobs is a Wage Subsidies And Interns