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Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit
Short-term bilingual jobs with wage support
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Funding available
$ 3,000
Deadline
Unspecified
Location
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
Overview
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages helps eligible private, public and non-profit organizations, and municipalities create short-term jobs for young Canadians. It supports positions lasting 6 to 16 weeks, including work that uses the first official language in minority communities or lets participants practice second-language skills.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 70% of project cost
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Gatineau
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Language Minorities
- Youth (<40)
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Employment and Training
- Children and Youth Organizations
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Children & youth
- Young adults
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
Activities funded
- Short-term employment opportunities for youth.
- Jobs where the first official language is used for the development of an official-language minority community.
- Jobs that provide an opportunity to practice second-language skills.
Documents Needed
- Online application form submitted through the YCW portal.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private organizations.
- Public organizations.
- Non-profit organizations.
- Municipalities.
Who is not eligible
- Federal departments, agencies, or Crown corporations.
- Provincial or territorial government departments.
Eligible expenses
- Employment costs, including wages, benefits and other eligible expenditures for the youth participant.
- One round trip between the youth participant’s permanent residence and workplace when the participant must travel more than 125 kilometres to the job site.
- An accommodation or housing allowance for participants living more than 125 kilometres from their place of work or who have to pay rent.
- Special accommodations or wrap-around supports in the workplace for an eligible youth with a disability or a youth facing barriers to employment, up to a maximum of $3,000 per participant.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada.
- Regional delivery organizations based on the applicant's location.
Selection criteria
- Overall project objectives, including Canadian Heritage objectives, Official Languages objectives, and benefits for the youth, institution, community, region, or country.
- Project planning, including a clear project description, measurable results, a job description, and a work plan with tasks and deadlines.
- Skills development, including career-oriented skills, employability, and practical, rewarding work experience.
- Job parameters and recruitment, including a clearly defined candidate profile, appropriate salary, a credible budget, and a planned transparent selection and interview process with measures for employment equity groups.
- Guidance and supervision, contribution to official-language minority communities and linguistic duality, and any specific criteria established by the funds redistribution organization according to regional needs and priorities.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create or reactivate your YCW account
- Go to the YCW login page.
- Create a new account or reactivate a previous profile.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Follow the step-by-step instructions in the portal.
- Enter the information requested about your organization and position.
- Step 3: Submit to the delivery organization
- Send the application to the organization responsible for your region.
Processing and Agreement
- The funds redistribution organization reviews and evaluates the application.
- The organization acknowledges receipt of the application form within five business days of the application deadline.
- Approved applicants receive an email confirmation and a preliminary offer within eight weeks of the application deadline, while declined applicants receive written notification within the same period.
- If the preliminary offer is accepted, the employer receives online access to the candidate list to begin staffing YCWBOL positions.
- Payments are made by the funds redistribution organization once the required documents specified in the contract have been received and accepted.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit Program
What is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages helps eligible private, public and non-profit organizations, and municipalities create short-term jobs for young Canadians. It supports positions lasting 6 to 16 weeks, including work that uses the first official language in minority communities or lets participants practice second-language skills.
How much funding can be received?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit Funds up to 70% of admissible expenses, capped at $3,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit program, you must:
Incorporated organization.
Operates in both official languages.
Stable and financially healthy.
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit?
Short-term employment opportunities for youth.
Jobs where the first official language is used for the development of an official-language minority community.
Jobs that provide an opportunity to practice second-language skills.
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit?
You can contact Canadian Heritage by email at coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca or by phone at 1-800-935-5555.
Where is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit available?
The Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages — Not-for-Profit is a Wage Subsidies And Interns