Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy tbr

The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program offers wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years.
  • Government of Canada
Overview of the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy tbr program:

The CSJ program is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, aiming to provide quality summer employment opportunities for youth to develop skills and gain paid work experience to successfully transition into the labour market. It supports employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees. The program encourages employers to create quality summer work experiences for youth, providing opportunities to develop and improve their skills, respond to national and local priorities, and improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers.

Benefits of the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy tbr program:
  • The CSJ program provides youth with opportunities to develop and improve their skills, responds to national and local priorities, and improves access to the labour market for youth, especially those who face barriers to employment
Eligibility criteria of the Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy tbr program:
  • Eligible Employers
  • Not-for-Profit Organizations:
  • Eligible to receive funding for up to 100% of the provincial or territorial minimum wage, including mandatory employment costs.
  • Public Sector Employers:
  • Eligible to receive funding for up to 50% of the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
  • Private Sector Employers:
  • Must have 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada to be eligible.
  • Neligible Employers
  • Members of the House of Commons and Senate and their immediate families.
  • Federal and provincial government departments and agencies.
  • Organizations involved in partisan political activities.
  • Organizations whose activities undermine or infringe on human rights protected by Canadian law.
  • Youth Employees
  • Must be aged 15 to 30 years at the start of the employment period.
  • Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a refugee under Canadian law.
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