Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a program under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, designed to provide flexible and holistic services to help young Canadians develop skills and gain paid work experience to transition successfully into the labor market.
CSJ Program Objectives:
- Provide quality work experiences for youth.
- Address national and local priorities to improve labor market access for youth facing unique barriers.
- Create opportunities for youth to develop and enhance their skills.
Program Overview:
The program offers wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees. It aims to create quality summer work opportunities for young people aged 15 to 30.
For 2023, CSJ returned to its regular parameters, offering full-time jobs over the summer months. Key details include:
- Jobs must be a minimum of 30 hours per week and last at least 6 weeks.
- All jobs must end by September 2, 2023.
Employers must ensure health and safety measures are in line with municipal, provincial, and federal public health guidelines, particularly in the context of COVID-19.
How to Apply for the 2023 Canada Summer Jobs Program:
You can submit your application in the following ways:
- Online fillable application
- Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS)
- In person
- By mail
It is recommended to submit electronically via the online fillable application or GCOS, as in-person or mail submissions may be impacted by office closures related to COVID-19.
Key Dates for the 2023 Program:
- Application deadline: January 12, 2023 (11:59 AM PST for online submissions)
- Funding confirmations: Starting in April 2023
- Earliest job start date: April 24, 2023
- Latest job start date: July 24, 2023
- Job end date: September 2, 2023
- Payment claim submission deadline: 30 days after the final work placement ends
Notification of Results:
Funds are distributed based on Service Canada’s assessment of applications, with feedback from Members of Parliament on eligible projects within their constituencies.
Employers will be informed of their application status starting in April 2023. All eligibility and funding decisions will be confirmed in writing. If you applied through GCOS, you can check your application status online.
Employer and Youth Feedback:
Funded employers and youth participants are required to complete feedback questionnaires on their CSJ experience. The employer questionnaire is mandatory and must be completed before submitting a payment claim. Employers must also provide the youth participant questionnaire to employees, though completion by the youth is voluntary. Both questionnaires will be provided during the notification phase.
Related Documents:
- CSJ 2023 Applicant Guide
- Articles of Agreement
- Canada Summer Jobs 2023 - Local Priorities
- For more information: Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidies
