Greetings Mission Partners,

Please see the following announcement from the Government of Canada about the opening of applications for Canada Summer Jobs grants.  Once the application is open, our public affairs team will send you a package with pertinent information for the 2024 application.  Please read below as you can prepare your account before applying.

The annual call for applications for the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program will launch on the week of November 20, 2023 and will end on January 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

For 2024, CSJ is maintaining its regular parameters and will offer quality jobs during the summer season aiming to fund over 70,000 jobs for youth.

Not-for-profit employers can receive a wage subsidy of up to 100% of the current provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage and 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.

To determine your preparedness, consider if you are ready to:

• Create quality work experiences for youth.
• Provide youth with opportunities 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.

Each year, over 60% of employers wait until the last week of the call for applications to submit. Don’t risk missing the deadline and apply early. Learn more by visiting the website or by calling 1-800-935-5555.

Prepare to apply:

• If you already have an existing Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account, log in to your account to apply once the call for applications is open.
• If you do not already have a GCOS account, create your account today and take note of your organization ID and user number for future reference.

Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process and will allow you to apply for CSJ and other funding opportunities with Employment and Social Development Canada in a secure web environment. 

Register today for your GCOS account and be ready to apply for CSJ in November. 

Your GCOS account will allow you to: 

• Apply for funding and track your application status for CSJ and other Employment and Social Development Canada programs
• Save your application and finish it at any point in time while the call for application is open
• Submit supporting documents
• Set up a direct deposit
• Access your account 24/7 from all mobile devices.  

For more information or assistance with your GCOS account, email or call 1-800-367-5693 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday. You can also visit the CSJ website or a Service Canada Centre near you.