A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is a focus on making life more affordable for young Canadians—because when young people have the support they need to thrive, they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities.
April 22, 2024 Gatineau, Quebec Employment and Social Development Canada
A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is a focus on making life more affordable for young Canadians—because when young people have the support they need to thrive, they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities. The Government is restoring generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) supports this strategy by helping young people to earn money over the summer, while gaining skills and experience.
Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced the launch of the 2024 hiring period for CSJ. This summer, more than 70,000 CSJ jobs are being made available for young people between the ages of 15 and 30. Young job seekers can find new job opportunities in their communities on the Job Bank website and mobile app. New jobs will continue to be added over the coming weeks.
Through CSJ, youth are able to apply for summer jobs in fields that interest them, whether it be the recreation sector, the food industry, marketing, or tourism. Jobs are also available in a variety of high-demand and growing fields, including the skilled trades and fields related to environmental protection. Youth are encouraged to check Job Bank regularly for updates and to share exciting job opportunities with their friends.
CSJ prioritizes projects that support youth who face barriers to employment. This includes youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth, as well as Black and other racialized youth. By providing all young people with equitable opportunities to develop their skills, Canada Summer Jobs can help them to succeed in the job market.
Canada Summer Jobs is delivered through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and is part of a wide variety of programs offered by the Government of Canada to help youth gain the skills, education, and work experience they need to successfully transition into the workforce.
“The Canada Summer Jobs program is more than just an employment program, it’s an investment in the potential of young Canadians and the economic vitality of our communities. This program gives thousands of employers the opportunity to meet their staffing needs over the summer, and it gives youth valuable work experience that will set them up for a lifetime of success in the job market. It’s a win-win for employers and for young people across Canada.”
– The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
To help younger Canadians pursue and achieve their dreams, the Government is investing to create more youth job opportunities and ensure that hard work pays off for the next generation. In Budget 2024, the Government proposed the creation of 90,000 youth job placements and employment support opportunities by proposing $200.5 million in 2025–2026 for Canada Summer Jobs to provide well-paying summer job opportunities, including in sectors facing critical labour shortages, such as housing construction.
CSJ-funded jobs are full-time (30 to 40 hours per week), with a duration of 6 to 16weeks (average duration being 8weeks).
Since 2020, CSJ has created more than 383,000 job opportunities for youth. Last year, CSJ surpassed its job creation target of 70,000 with over 74,200 jobs created.
In a survey of CSJ youth participants for 2023, 92% of respondents reported having more confidence in multiple skills needed for future employment than they had at the beginning of their CSJ work placement. Additionally, 89% indicated that they had developed a positive attitude about their future employment prospects.
Youth are also encouraged to explore additional opportunities available through other federal departments under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy:
- Every year, Parks Canada hires a large number of young people to work in spectacular locations and gain real-world experience in a wide variety of occupations, including in visitor experience, heritage presentation, conservation, biology, finance and administration, human resources and more. Candidates can apply to up to 10 work locations at once through the Summer Jobs Inventory. Visit Parks Canada student and youth jobs to find out more.
Nanki Singh
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Marci Ien
Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth
819-665-2632
nanki.singh@fegc-wage.gc.ca
FAQs
The youth unemployment rate in Canada increased by 0.5 percentage points (+4.95 percent) since the previous year. In total, the youth unemployment rate amounted to 10.56 percent in 2023.
How old do you have to be to get a summer job in Canada? ›
Employee Requirements
Employees must be 15-30, and either a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred (international students are ineligible) and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Can I go to Canada and work for the summer? ›
You'll need an International Experience Canada (IEC) working holiday visa to carry out summer work in the country. Other forms of casual work include working at a vineyard or maple syrup farm or as part of the tourism industry at ski resorts for example.
How to find a job just for the summer? ›
The following are recommendations to use when looking for a summer job:
- Start your search early.
- Organize your resume.
- Consider reaching out to friends and family.
- Look specifically for summer jobs.
- Don't limit your options.
Canada Youth Unemployment Rate
| Related | Last | Unit |
|---|
| Employed Persons | 20400.70 | Thousand |
| Employment Change | -2.20 | Thousand |
| Employment Rate | 61.40 | percent |
| Full Time Employment Chg | -0.70 | Thousand |
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Can Americans work in Canada for the summer? ›
If you're from the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Germany or Ireland and are aged 18-35, you can also apply for a working holiday Canada visa that allows you to work in Canada for 12-24 months (nationality dependent). Check out the visa page for more.
Can a 50 year old get a job in Canada? ›
Once you have that, apply for a Canadian work permit and start working. Once you gain 1+ years of experience, apply for permanent residency in Canada. Job in Canada at 50+ is a lot challenging but you have to be determined, dedicated, and have a well-planned approach to enter the Canadian job market.
How long can a 14 year old work in Canada? ›
How many hours per week are young people allowed to work? During a school week, young people 13, 14, or 15 years of age can work up to 20 hours per week. During school breaks, young people can work as much as any other employee.
Can you live in Canada for 6 months? ›
Most visitors can stay for up to 6 months in Canada. If you're allowed to enter Canada, the border services officer may allow you to stay for less or more than 6 months. If so, they'll put the date you need to leave by in your passport. They might also give you a document.
Our Application Process
- Resort Specific Application. Once your location is approved, you will get access to your online TWHC application to submit your resort-specific application form. ...
- Full Payment. ...
- Resort/ Hotel Interview. ...
- Job Contract. ...
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Being 40+ and willing to migrate to Canada is possible. You can apply for and obtain Canadian permanent residency if you choose a suitable program, meet its eligibility criteria, and follow the proper process and protocol.
What is the easiest job to find? ›
Flexible and Easy, High-Paying Jobs
- Data Entry Jobs.
- Transcription Jobs.
- Tutoring Jobs.
- Writing Jobs.
- Animals & Wildlife Jobs.
- Social Media Jobs.
- Sports & Fitness Jobs.
- Customer Service Jobs.
As a general rule, the FLSA sets 14 years old as the minimum age for employment, and limits the number of hours worked by minors under the age of 16.
What is the easiest month to get a job? ›
In general, there are two periods of time during the year that are the most popular job searching and hiring months: January and February as well as September and October.
What are the top 5 employment trends in Canada? ›
Here are five hiring trends in the Canadian job market for 2024:
- Artificial Intelligence & Automation. ...
- Increased preference to remote/hybrid roles: ...
- Gig Economy. ...
- Equity, diversity and inclusion. ...
- Employment Branding.
The unemployment rate among youth (aged 15 to 24 years) increased by 0.9 percentage points in October to reach 11.4%. From March to October, the unemployment rate rose by 2.7 percentage points among female youth and by 1.8 percentage points among male youth.
What are the recent trends of unemployment in Canada? ›
Canada Unemployment Rate is at 6.10%, compared to 5.80% last month and 5.10% last year. This is lower than the long term average of 8.05%.
What causes youth unemployment in Canada? ›
Frictional unemployment is thought to be high among the young for a number of reasons. Initially most young individuals are inept at job search and require time to "learn" before search yields success. The young are also generally characterized as having a lower attachment to the labour force.
