A summer job plays an important role in a young person's life, putting money in their pockets to help pay for education and living expenses.
That is why the Government of Canada supports the creation of meaningful summer jobs for youth each year through the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program.
Today, Marc Serré, MP for Nickel Belt announced that the employer application period for CSJ 2025 is open. Employers from not-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 at 11:59 p.m. 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 youth evolving needs," says a news release. "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. Past funded employers include Wahnapitae First Nation, River and Sky Music Festival, Onaping Falls Recreation Committee, Friend of Killarney Park, Sucrerie Séguin Sugarbush in Lavigne, Camp Soleil in Noëlville, Leisure Farms in Sturgeon Falls, Kivi Park, Turtle Pond Wildlife Center in Val Caron, and many more.
Employers interested in applying for CSJ 2025 funding can submit their applications electronically via the Grants and Contributions Online Services portal.
"It's a program that strengthens our local economy and encourages youth to stay and thrive in the North. Employers, don't miss this chance to make a difference,” says Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt.
See: Canada Summer Jobs
