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Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)
Jobs in heritage organizations for students
Funding available
$ 10,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Who can apply
Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee status in Canada and are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number)
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Overview
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) is an employment program for students. It helps students gain practical knowledge and skills in the heritage field through short-term work opportunities in heritage organizations, and students may work full-time or part-time.
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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 : 10,000 $
- 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
- 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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Full-time or part-time student jobs in heritage organizations.
Documents Needed
- Candidate Eligibility Form
- Staffing Report
- Evaluation Questionnaire
Sources and recorded changes
- Source change captured
- Change recorded
- Record updated
A captured source change or record update does not confirm eligibility. Check the funder’s current rules before applying.
Young Canada Works application guidance updated
Young Canada Works revised the employer instructions to direct applicants to the YCWBOL employer guide before submitting, and it updated the funding-organization page to point to regional contact teams.
Young Canada Works now directs applicants to consult the Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages employer guide before submitting an application, and the former employer-eligibility link for that program was removed from the employers page. The funding-organization page was also revised to describe Young Canada Works as administered by 11 non-profit organizations and to direct users to the YCWBOL regional contact teams through the Young Canada Works website.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or have refugee status in Canada and are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number)
- Students between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment
- High school, college, CEGEP or university students
Who is not eligible
- Non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status
Eligible expenses
- 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
- Ground transportation of 50 km or less
- Housing
- Meals in transit
- Travel insurance not included with the airfare
- Special departure taxes
- Excess or oversized baggage charges
- Expenses for accompanying travellers
- Daily transportation between residence and the job site
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.
How to apply
- Visit the Young Canada Works login page.
- Create an account by clicking on the Sign up link, then complete and submit a candidate profile.
- Browse job opportunities via the Search for a job link in your account.
- Express your interest in a position by clicking on the job title and then on Express interest in this job.
Processing and Agreement
- Selected students must complete the Candidate Eligibility Form, Staffing Report, and Evaluation Questionnaire online over the duration of their job.
- The Candidate Eligibility Form must be completed before the student is hired.
- The Staffing Report must be confirmed during the student’s first week of work.
- The Evaluation Questionnaire must be completed at the end of the student’s employment.
Additional information
- Youths belonging to equity-deserving groups are highly encouraged to apply.
- Students may work full-time or part-time, and full-time positions generally last from 6 to 16 weeks.
- The Program may reimburse 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.
- Priority will be given to students who have not previously participated in the YCWHO employment program.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) Program
What is the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)?
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) is an employment program for students. It helps students gain practical knowledge and skills in the heritage field through short-term work opportunities in heritage organizations, and students may work full-time or part-time.
How much funding can be received?
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $10,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) program?
To be eligible for the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) program, you must:
Be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada, and be legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number)
Be between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment
Be a high school, college, CEGEP or university student
What expenses are eligible under Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)?
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
Who can I contact for more information about the Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO)?
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 Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) available?
The Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations (students) (YCWHO) program is available across Canada.