
Hiring a co-op student or intern for the summer can be affordable! Here are job grants, incentives, wage subsidies and other funding opportunities specific to it.
Yes, we know there's still snow on the ground, but if you snooze on these funding opportunities, you may miss out on $8000+ for hiring a full-time student this summer.
Information last updated: January 23, 2022
Canada Summer Jobs program 2022:
Canada Summer Jobs 2022 - What's New?
The Government has committed to create 100,000 CSJ jobs for youth in 2022 to help ensure that the program remains responsive to the employment needs of youth and employers. For 2022, CSJ is returning to its regular parameters and will offer quality jobs over the summer months. The jobs will need to end by September 3, 2022.
Jobs will need to be full time with a minimum of 30 hours a week and a duration of at least 6 weeks.
In the context of COVID-19, employers are responsible for ensuring health and safety measures are in place and are in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal public health guidance.
Please note: some exceptions may apply if you will be engaging a student as an independent contractor.
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ)
75 - 100% wage coverage
Canada Summer Jobs has been administered by the federal government for many years now to help young people find meaningful work by providing wage subsidies to employers.
Employer eligibility and funding: | To be eligible to receive subsidies to hire, your organization must be a:
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Student eligibility: | To be eligible to receive subsidies to hire, your organization must hire a youth:
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How to apply: | For more information on eligibility and to complete an application, please visit the Government of Canada website. |
Application deadline: | Applications open from December 21, 2021 to January 25, 2022. |
Provincial Summer Funding Opportunities
Funding available for your summer hires
Province/Territory | Funding Opportunity | Link for more information |
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Ontario | Summer Experience Program | Visit the Government of Ontario website |
New Brunswick | Student Employment Experience Development (SEED) | Visit the New Brunswick Jobs website |
Newfoundland/Labrador | Student Summer Employment Program (Newfoundland/Labrador) | Visit the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador website |
Nova Scotia | Energy Training Program | Visit the Government of Nova Scotia website |
Nova Scotia | Student Summer Skills Incentive | |
Manitoba | Summer Student Recovery Jobs Program *NOTE: this program is specifically COVID-19 related |
Visit the Government of Manitoba website |
Manitoba | STEP Services | Visit the Government of Manitoba website |
Yukon | Yukon STEP Program | Visit the Government of Yukon website |
Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations
Up to $8,000 per student
Employer eligibility and funding: | An employer may be eligible for funding if it is:
An employer is not eligible if it is:
Maximum funding per position (for all employers) is between 25% - 75% of employment costs up to a maximum of $8,000 per job |
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Student eligibility: | A student is eligible if they:
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How to apply: | For more information on eligibility and to complete an application, please visit this website. |
Application deadline: | Annually in mid-January |
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages
Up to $8,000 per student
Employer eligibility and funding: | An employer may be eligible for funding if it is:
An employer is not eligible if it is:
Maximum funding per position (for all employers) is between 25% - 75% of employment costs up to a maximum of $8,000 per job |
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Student eligibility: | A student is eligible if they:
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How to apply: | For more information on eligibility and to complete an application, please visit this website. |
Application deadline: | Annually in early February
(Applications submitted after this date will be dealt with on a first come first serve basis and based on the availability of funds.) |
United Nations Association in Canada: Green Spaces
50% cost and wage subsidy
Employer eligibility and funding: | To be eligible to receive subsidies to hire, your organization must be a:
UNA-Canada offers a wage subsidy (approximately 50%) for the duration of your Green Spaces participant’s employment at your organization. |
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Student eligibility: | All students interested must apply by completing an application on the Green Spaces webpage. To be eligible to receive subsidies to hire, your organization must hire a student that is:
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How to apply: | For more information on eligibility, please visit the Green Spaces website.
If you are interested in hiring a Green Spaces participant, please contact a Regional Co-ordinator closest to you.
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Application deadline: | No deadline to apply (but there is limited funding)
2 cycles of funding throughout the year. Work placement must be between:
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