Canada Summer Jobs
Employment and Social Development Canada
A federal wage subsidy for small businesses, non-profits and public institutions hiring young people aged 15 to 30 for summer positions.
- Value
- Not stated by source
- Deadline
- Not stated
- Last verified
- September 20, 2026
About the amount
A wage subsidy for employers hiring youth aged 15 to 30 for summer work. No application period for the coming summer is posted at the moment - intake usually opens in the winter, so check back rather than assuming it is open. In 2025 the programme funded over 27,450 employers and created more than 75,000 jobs.
What to know
The application window is annual and closes months before the summer it funds, typically in the winter. Missing the window means waiting a full year, so this belongs on a calendar rather than a to-do list.
Documents you'll likely need
- Canada Revenue Agency business number
- Job description for each position
- Supervision and workplace safety plan
Not accepting applications right now
Don't plan spending around this program until it reopens. Check the official page for the next intake.
Source
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/funding/canada-summer-jobs.htmlCashRadar identifies potential matches. Final eligibility is determined by the program administrator. CashRadar is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or any provincial government.