Employers across Canada can now apply for funding through the Canada Summer Jobs 2027 program, which helps create valuable summer employment opportunities for young Canadians.
The annual intake is now open, with applications being accepted until December 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.
The federal program provides wage subsidies to eligible employers, including not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers and qualifying private sector businesses, allowing them to hire youth aged 15 to 30 during the summer months.
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, organizations must:
- Be registered with the Canada Revenue Agency.
- Have a valid CRA business number.
- Have a CRA payroll deductions account before hiring through the program.
- Have been operating for at least two years by December 31, 2026, unless they qualify for a specific exemption.
Eligible applicants include charities, community organizations, municipalities, public institutions, Indigenous organizations and private-sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada.
Eligible Summer Jobs
Funded positions must:
- Take place in Canada.
- Provide between 30 and 40 hours of work per week.
- Last between 6 and 16 consecutive weeks.
- Occur between April 19 and August 28, 2027.
- Offer an inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace.
Youth Eligibility
Young people hired through the program must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years old when employment begins.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person.
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada and possess a valid Social Insurance Number.
International students are not eligible under the program.
The Canada Summer Jobs initiative supports thousands of employers each year while helping young Canadians gain work experience, develop skills and build connections within their communities.
Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to submit their applications well before the December 3 deadline.
(Alyssa Brush)