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Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Canada
Employment opportunities for students in Canadian heritage organizations
Wage Subsidies And Interns
Overview
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) is a federal employment program that offers students full-time or part-time positions lasting 6 to 16 weeks to gain practical experience in the heritage sector. The program covers wages for eligible placements and may reimburse relocation costs for participants, helping youth develop valuable skills by working with heritage organizations.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop employee skills
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Persons with Disabilities
- Language Minorities
- Newcomers to Canada
- Other Racialized Persons
- Black Canadians
- 2SLGBTQI+
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
- Women
Activities funded
- Employment of students in full-time or part-time positions to gain practical experience in heritage organizations.
Eligibility
- The applicant organization must offer employment in the heritage sector.
- Positions funded must be for students meeting Young Canada Works eligibility requirements.
- Employers are responsible for hiring candidates for their funded positions through the Young Canada Works candidate pool.
Eligible expenses
- Reimbursement of transportation costs for participants who must relocate more than 125 km from their permanent residence to the job site.
- Reimbursement of en route accommodation expenses incurred during relocation to the job site.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada (nationwide)
How to apply
1
Create an account online
- Visit the Young Canada Works login page
- Click on the "Sign up" link
- Create an account
2
Complete and submit candidate profile
- Complete your candidate profile in your account
- Submit your candidate profile online
3
Search and express interest in jobs
- Browse job opportunities in your account using the "Search for a job" feature
- Select jobs of interest by clicking on the job title
- Express interest in jobs by clicking “Express interest in this job”
4
Complete eligibility and staffing forms
- If selected, complete the Candidate Eligibility Form (initiated by the employer)
- Ensure employer completes the Staffing Report in the first week of work
5
Submit evaluation questionnaire
- At the end of employment, complete the Evaluation Questionnaire online
Additional information
- Full-time positions generally last from 6 to 16 weeks, with flexibility for full-time or part-time work arrangements.
- The program places an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion by encouraging youth from equity-deserving groups to apply.
- Travel assistance may be available for participants who need to relocate more than 125 km to their job site.
- Students who have not previously participated in the program are given priority.
Contacts
coordonnateurjct-ycwcoordinator@pch.gc.ca
1-800-935-5555
