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Young Canada Works - Employment Programs
Short-term youth jobs across Canada
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Funding available
$ 17,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Organizations in Canada which conduct activities in both official languages.
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Overview
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages connects employers across Canada with talented youth for short-term jobs. It promotes linguistic duality and official-language communities while offering wage subsidies and a streamlined recruitment process for diverse and inclusive workplaces.
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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 applications
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Organizations in Canada which conduct activities in both official languages.
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
- Accessibility supports for employer or employee-related costs.
- Transportation and en route accommodation costs for participants who must relocate more than 125 km from their permanent residence to work at a YCW job site.
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
- Canada
Selection criteria
- General project goals: heritage objectives and benefits for the student, institution, community, region, and country.
- Project planning: a clearly defined project with measurable outcomes, plus a clear job description and work plan.
- Skill development: career-related skills and employability, hands-on work experience, and networking opportunities.
- Job parameters: a clearly defined candidate profile, appropriate salary, and a credible budget.
- Recruitment and orientation: a transparent selection process, provisions for job equity groups, and appropriate supervision and professional support.
How to apply
- Sign up for an account on the YCW website.
- Complete your profile.
- Prepare and submit the application online.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for eligibility and assessed via a peer review process.
Additional information
- Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages delivers its programs through various delivery organizations.
Contacts
Availability timeline
2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs Program
What is the Young Canada Works - Employment Programs?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages connects employers across Canada with talented youth for short-term jobs. It promotes linguistic duality and official-language communities while offering wage subsidies and a streamlined recruitment process for diverse and inclusive workplaces.
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:
Organizations in Canada which conduct activities in both official languages.
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 613-567-0099.
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