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Summer Employment for Nunavut Students
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Nunavut, Canada
Wage subsidy for Nunavut students during summer
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Overview
Access a wage subsidy to hire and train Nunavut students over 15 years old during the summer months where they can receive valuable work experience as well as earn money to support them over their next school year.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Closing date : July 12, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Nunavut
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Youth (<40)
Activities funded
- Participation in summer student employment with the Government of Nunavut.
- On-the-job training within public service departments.
- Acquisition of practical work experience to support career development.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 15,000
Develop a community garden with the help of Nunavut students
$ 12,000
Summer marketing internship for Nunavut students with a local business
$ 20,000
Summer arts program for Nunavut students focusing on traditional and digital arts
$ 30,000
Launch a summer coding bootcamp for Nunavut students
$ 25,000
Environmental research project involving Nunavut students
$ 30,000
Hire and train 5 Nunavut students for a summer IT project
Eligibility
- The employer must be the Government of Nunavut hiring students through the Summer Student Employment Equity Program (SSEEP).
Who is not eligible
There are specific types of companies that are not eligible for this grant.
- Companies engaged in illegal activities.
- Non-profit organizations.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant may include:
- Coverage of wages for summer employment for Nunavut students
- Funding for specific projects or initiatives related to employment equity
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
Selection criteria
For the Summer Employment for Nunavut Students grant, applicants are evaluated based on specific criteria. The evaluation and selection criteria include:
- Academic performance
- Relevance to the position
- Availability for the duration of the employment period
- Interest in contributing to the community
How to apply
1
Gather Required Documents
- Prepare your resumé. For guidance, refer to the resumé writing tips provided.
- Obtain proof of enrolment, such as an acceptance letter, transcript, or letter from the registrar.
- Secure proof of residency, e.g., Nunavut Health Care card, driver's licence, or other valid documents.
- Arrange reference(s) if needed and consider obtaining a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check if required.
2
Complete Application Form
- Access and fill out the application form by clicking the provided link.
- If accessing issues arise, download the form to your computer and open it using Adobe Acrobat.
3
Submit Application
- Ensure all sections of the application form are fully completed.
- Submit the completed application along with all required documents before the deadline, July 12, 2024.
4
Confirmation
- Await confirmation from the Government of Nunavut regarding the receipt and processing of your application.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application and any confirmation received for your records.
Additional information
- Students are encouraged to apply early as positions are filled on an ongoing basis before the deadline.
- A criminal record check or vulnerable sector check may be required for some positions.
- Applicants may be asked to provide references as part of their application package.
- Application form may need to be downloaded and opened in Adobe Acrobat if browser issues occur.
