Canada Summer Jobs
by Employment and Social Development Canada
Also known as: CSJ
Canada Summer Jobs subsidizes summer wages for youth aged 15–30: non-profits get 100% of provincial minimum wage plus mandatory costs; private businesses (50 or fewer employees) and public employers get 50%. Applications open around November and close mid-December for the following summer. Allocations are per federal riding, which favours Northern Ontario ridings.
Key facts
- Amount
- Non-profits: 100% of provincial minimum wage + MERCs; private ≤50 FTE and public: 50% of minimum wage. Jobs Apr 20-Aug 29 2026, 6-16 weeks
canada.ca · Last verified Oct 1, 2026 · Reported, verification pending
- Instrument
- Wage subsidy
- Status
- Status unconfirmed confirm with funder
When can you apply?
| Cycle | Opens | Closes | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Summer Jobs 2027 Decision expected: Applications expected to open ~November and close mid-December 2026 for summer 2027 (2026 cycle closed 2025-12-11) |
- | - | Status unconfirmed | canada.ca · Unconfirmed since Aug 16, 2026 · Reported, verification pending |
Can you combine this with other funding?
- Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), Do not stack federal wage subsidies on the same wages, a given student placement is funded by SWPP or Canada Summer Jobs, not both (reported; confirm with your delivery partner).
Where else could this money come from?
Chosen by what these programs have in common with this one, not by hand. The reason is shown for each, so you can judge whether it holds.
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Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) Program
Next intake not announced same funder (ESDC); both for nonprofits & charities; youth — Not published
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FedNor, NODP Youth Internships
Open, continuous intake both for nonprofits & charities and small business, expansion; hiring, youth — Up to $52,500
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NOHFC People & Talent, Workforce Development Stream (internships)
Open, continuous intake both for nonprofits & charities and small business, expansion; hiring — Up to $35,000
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Summer Company
Next intake not announced youth, summer — Up to $3,000
Guides that cover this program
Apply
Apply on the funder’s site and confirm current terms there: