Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student

Q: How much funding can be received?

Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student Funds up to 4950% of admissible expenses.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student is a Wage Subsidies And Interns

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student?

Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student is funded by Government of Yukon

Q: Who is eligible for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program?

To be eligible for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program, you must: • Private business operating in Yukon for at least 1 year

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student?

You can contact Government of Yukon by email at terilee.huff@yukon.ca.

Q: Where is the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student available?

The Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program is available the province of YT.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program.

Q: Are Indigenous Peoples eligible for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program?

Yes, Indigenous Peoples are eligible to apply for the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student program.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

YT, Canada

Supports Yukon employers to hire students or youth for summer

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Max. $4,950

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Wage Subsidies And Interns

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Yukon Summer Career Placement subsidy provides up to $8.25 per hour for a maximum of 600 hours to support organizations in hiring Yukon students and youth for summer employment. The program aims to facilitate job opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students, as well as qualified youth, in roles ranging from 6 to 16 weeks between May and September.

Financing terms and conditions

Subsidy of $8.25 per hour, up to a maximum of 600 hours per student or youth, between May 1 and September 1.

Activities funded

Hiring a Yukon youth or student for summer employment positions within your organization.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 4,950

Hiring student for digital marketing at canoe rental business

$ 4,950

Youth employee to support events at a tourism info centre

$ 4,950

Hiring a youth to support summer bakery operations

$ 4,950

Hiring a student for data digitization at a heritage society

$ 4,950

Student to assist in outdoor programming at a youth camp

$ 4,950

Summer student for inventory and support at local bookstore

Eligibility

The applicant must be a private business, municipality, First Nation, or non-profit organization.
The applicant must have operated in Yukon for at least one year prior to applying.

Who is eligible?

Private businesses
Municipalities
First Nations
Non-profit organizations

Eligible expenses

Wages for hiring a student or youth, up to $8.25 per hour for a maximum of 600 hours between May 1 and September 1.

Eligible geographic areas

Businesses, municipalities, First Nations, and non-profit organizations that have operated for at least one year in Yukon.

How to apply

Verify eligibility requirements

Review the eligibility conditions for your business or organization
Ensure your operation has existed for at least 1 year in Yukon
Check that the position and candidate meet program requirements

Complete the application form

Complete the Summer Career Placement application form
Gather all supporting information as required

Submit the application

Submit your completed application form
Send via one of these options: by email, mail, or in person at the specified address
Ensure submission occurs between February 1 and March 7, 2024

Wait for application decision

Wait for approval or response from the Government of Yukon
Refrain from starting the hiring process until a decision is received

Recruit and hire eligible staff

If approved, begin recruiting and selecting eligible staff
Advertise job openings through local newspapers, the Job Bank, Employment Central or Skookum Jim Youth Employment Centre

Additional information

Employers are responsible for advertising positions, recruiting, and selecting students or youth for the positions.
Applicants must ensure the candidate is a new employee and not a member of the employer's immediate family.
Job postings are typically advertised through local newspapers, Service Canada’s Job Bank, Employment Central, or the Skookum Jim Youth Employment Centre.

Contacts

terilee.huff@yukon.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Yukon — Subsidy to hire a summer student. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.