The Canada Summer Jobs program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers, and small businesses to create summer job opportunities for students.
Students must be between the ages of 15 and 30, and be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred, to be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs.
Carleton University research highlights that students with disabilities, Indigenous students, and students from low-income families are prioritized for Canada Summer Jobs funding.
CBC News reports on the Canada Summer Jobs program, including eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and employment restrictions for students.
The Government of Canada provides an employer guide for the Canada Summer Jobs program, outlining eligibility criteria, application procedures, and employment restrictions for students.
Yconic, a Canadian student resource website, provides information on student eligibility for Canada Summer Jobs, including age restrictions, citizenship requirements, and employment limitations.
The Canadian Parliament Library research publication evaluates the effectiveness of the Canada Summer Jobs program, including its impact on student employment and skills development.
The Job Bank website, a Canadian government job search platform, provides an application tool for students to apply for Canada Summer Jobs, including a guide to eligibility and employment restrictions.