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Young Canada Works - Employment Programs
Short-term youth jobs in heritage and bilingual sectors
Offered by
Funding available
$ 17,000
Deadline
January 15, 2026
Location
Canada
Overview
Young Canada Works supports short-term student jobs and graduate internships in heritage and bilingual sectors. It can provide up to $10,000 per job for heritage positions, up to $15,000 per internship in Canada, and up to $17,000 for international internships.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 17,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Short-term student jobs in heritage organizations
- Short-term jobs in both official languages
- Graduate internships in heritage, arts, culture, conservation, or museology
- International museology internships
Documents Needed
- Job funding application
- End of Work Term Report
- Evaluation Questionnaire
- Payroll records
- Competency Development Plan
- Two Narrative Reports
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Only former Explore participants are eligible for some positions.
- Only Explore participants at UQAC (Chicoutimi) are eligible for some positions.
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments, agencies, and Crown corporations
- Provincial or territorial government departments
- For-profit organizations
- Organizations operationally dependent on a federal entity
Eligible expenses
- Wages and benefits for the hired student or graduate
- Other eligible employment costs
- Reasonable workplace accommodation costs for eligible participants with disabilities or barriers
- Travel and en-route accommodation for eligible relocations
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General maintenance, custodial, or groundskeeping positions
- Positions outside the program’s eligible sector or stream
- Travel and accommodation not covered under the relocation policy
- Expenses for accompanying persons
- Independent housing costs and daily commuting costs
Eligible geographic areas
- La Pocatière, Quebec
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Edmonton, Alberta
- La Baie (Saguenay), Quebec
- Toronto, Ontario
- Montréal, Quebec
Selection criteria
- Clear project goals and benefits
- Clear job description and work plan
- Skills development and practical experience
- Appropriate salary and credible budget
- Transparent recruitment and supervision
How to apply
- After creating a profile on the Jeunesse Canada au Travail website, you can consult available jobs in the "Chercher un emploi" tab.
- You can then show interest in the jobs that appeal to you, which sends a notification to the employer.
Processing and Agreement
- An evaluation committee assesses applications submitted.
- If the evaluation committee has made a request for more information on certain sections of your application, a hold will be placed on your application.
- A program officer will be in contact with you to address the specific details about your application.
- All applicants should expect to receive an initial funding decision no later than 10 weeks after the application deadline as per YCW program’s service standards.
Additional information
- Delivery organizations vary by region and sector.
- Applications are assessed by the relevant delivery organization.
- Approved employers must sign a contract.
- Funding is competitive and not guaranteed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs Program
What is the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs?
Young Canada Works supports short-term student jobs and graduate internships in heritage and bilingual sectors. It can provide up to $10,000 per job for heritage positions, up to $15,000 per internship in Canada, and up to $17,000 for international internships.
How much funding can be received?
Young Canada Works - Employment Programs Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $17,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs program, you must:
Incorporated and financially stable organizations
Eligible heritage or bilingual activities
Project must fit the program stream
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works - Employment Programs?
Short-term student jobs in heritage organizations
Short-term jobs in both official languages
Graduate internships in heritage, arts, culture, conservation, or museology
International museology internships
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at ycw@museums.ca or by phone at 1-888-822-2907.
Where is the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs available?
The Young Canada Works - Employment Programs program is available across Canada.
Is the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works - Employment Programs is a Grant and Funding