Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program 2026
The annual Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program Call for Applications will be launched on November 4, 2025, and will close on December 11, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Don’t risk missing the deadline and prepare now to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding!
Are You Ready?
Not-for-profit employers can receive a wage subsidy of up to 100% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage. Public and private sector employers are eligible to receive a wage subsidy of up to 50% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.
Are you ready to:
- Provide quality work experiences for youth?
- Provide opportunities for youth to develop and improve their skills?
- Respond to national and local priorities to improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers?
If so, stay tuned for the launch of Canada Summer Jobs 2026 by visiting the CSJ website!
Prepare to Apply
Read the Prepare to Apply section of the Applicant Guide and the Articles of Agreement in their entirety before you start your application. Consult the section 4 – How to apply to determine if you should submit more than one application.
How to Apply
If you already have an existing Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account, you’ll be able to log in to your account and apply once the Call for Applications has opened.
If you do not have a GCOS account, register today and be ready to apply for CSJ 2026 this November!
Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process. If you are unsure whether you or someone in your organization created an account, please contact us and include your Canada Revenue Agency business number. Opening a second account could delay your registration.
Watch this GCOS video to learn to learn the benefits of creating and using a GCOS account, including how it helps you apply for ESDC programs like CSJ, save and resume applications, and track the status of submitted documents.
Lastly, Canada Post has announced that a postal service disruption has begun on September 25, 2025, across the country. As all applications must be received or date stamped by Service Canada or by a messenger service by December 11, 2025, we strongly encourage submitting your application through GCOS or the online fillable application form, by messenger services, or in person at a Service Canada Centre.
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