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Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy
Service Canada · Federal
In plain language
Pays 50–100% of wages for youth (15–30) summer hires. Non-profits get 100% at minimum wage; private sector gets 50%. Application window opens each winter for summer placements. Reliable, predictable, low-effort once you've applied once.
Realistic range
$3,000 – $15,000
Avg award
$7,500
Max advertised
—
Cost share
100%
Accessibility
4 / 5
Effort
2 / 5
Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Repayable?
No
Who qualifies
Entity types
Incorporated, Sole Prop, Nonprofit, Coop, Indigenous ORG, Municipality
Sectors
Any sector
Regions
NL Wide
Demographics prioritized
None specifically
What you'll have to report
Hire by set date, submit final activity + payroll report.
Stacks well with
Cannot stack with other federal wage subsidies on the same position.
People like you who got it
Recent NL recipients disclosed under this program.
| Recipient | City | Year | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilbride Community Centre | St. John's | 2024-2025 | $22,000 |
| MP Youth Arts | Mount Pearl | 2024-2025 | $18,000 |
| CBPL | Corner Brook | 2023-2024 | $16,000 |
| BGCSJ | St. John's | 2022-2023 | $28,000 |