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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
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
Availability timeline
2026
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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