Funding available to hire youth in 2026
October 29, 2025
Planning to hire youth in summer 2026? Canada Summer Jobs has funding to help you make it happen! The application period to receive Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire young workers will open November 4.
From November 4 until December 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST, employers can apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire young workers aged 15 to 30 next summer.
Canada Summer Jobs provides wage subsidies to help employers hire fresh young talent and meet their workforce needs.
Exciting fields like construction, green jobs, environmental protection, and technology—including AI—are in high demand and offer new opportunities for Canada's youth. Through the Canada Summer Jobs program, employers can give youth a chance to kickstart their careers in these thriving industries and in many others.
Don’t miss your chance! Get ready to apply or help spread the word by sharing our Canada Summer Jobs Facebook post.
Why apply?
Public and private employers can receive a wage subsidy of up to 50%, while not-for-profit can receive up to 100%, based on the provincial or territorial minimum wage.
Hiring a young person in your community shows leadership, pride, and a commitment to building a strong local economy. Join the tens of thousands of Canadian employers who are stepping up to hire youth through the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Who can apply?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Employers from the public sector
- Private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada
Prepare to apply
Create a Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account to ensure you are ready to apply. Additional information on CSJ 2026 will be available online starting November 4.