Gatineau – A summer job plays an important role in a young person’s life. It puts money in their pockets to help pay for education and living expenses, and also allows them to learn new skills, build confidence and explore their career interests. That is why the Government of Canada supports the creation of thousands of meaningful summer jobs for youth each year through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.
Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, launched the employer application period for CSJ 2025. Employers from non-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, can apply for funding until December 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST to hire youth next summer. Full-time jobs will become available starting on April 21, 2025.
Every year, the Government establishes national priorities for CSJ to reflect Canada’s diverse population and evolving needs. CSJ 2025 will prioritize employers who intend to hire youth with disabilities, Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, youth in rural and remote areas and youth in official language minority communities. The program will also prioritize employers who offer opportunities in the housing construction sector or that are related to sustainable jobs and support climate change mitigation/adaptation or protect the natural environment.
In total, this funding will aim to support 70,000 summer jobs for youth across Canada.
Employers interested in applying for CSJ 2025 funding can submit their applications electronically on the Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) portal. Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process that allows organizations to apply for various funding opportunities with Employment and Social Development Canada in a secure web environment.
“With many youth struggling to break into the job market, the Canada Summer Jobs program couldn’t be more important. Not only does the program allow young people to earn money over the summer, it also offers youth entering the labour market their first taste of paid work, or a chance to gain real work experience in their chosen field of study, paving the way to a successful career.” – Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth