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Canada Summer Jobs

Employment and Social Development Canada · Prince Edward Island

Funding amount
Up to 50% of minimum wage for private sector (100% for non-profits)
Application difficulty
Medium
Typical timeline
6-8 weeks
How to apply
Online
📋 About this program
Wage subsidy to help employers hire young people (aged 15–30) for summer positions. Helps businesses cover staffing costs while giving youth meaningful work experience.
Who qualifies
Eligible uses
Hiring
🚀 How to apply
  1. Check your eligibility — Review the requirements above, or use FundNavigator's free AI matcher to confirm this program is a fit for your business before spending time on the application.
  2. Prepare your documents — Common requirements include: CSJ application form and employer agreement, Job description for each position, Budget for wages and costs, Organization description and mandate, Previous CSJ history (if applicable).
  3. Submit your applicationApply at the official portal →
  4. Use AI to draft your application — FundNavigator's AI Apply feature generates a tailored draft for Canada Summer Jobs based on your business profile. Saves 2–3 hours on the application.
💡 Tips & notes
Applications typically open in October/November for the following summer. Must create a summer position.