Apply today!
The annual Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program Call for Applications is now open until December 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

The CSJ Call for Applications will end before the holiday season. Don’t risk missing the deadline, apply today 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.

You can apply for funding to offer quality summer jobs for youth today. This year, jobs can take place from April 20, 2026, to August 29, 2026.

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, apply for CSJ 2026 now!

Visit our website to learn about the key steps of a Canada Summer Jobs project and the essential requirements for successfully completing an approved project.

Prepare to Apply

Remember to read the Applicant Guide. It explains the application process and offers practical information on how to prepare your application, including how you can demonstrate the quality of your proposed jobs.

Consult the section How to apply to determine if you should submit more than one application.

Don’t hesitate to contact us if you still have questions about CSJ 2026 or the application process after reading the guide.

How to Apply

If you already have an existing Grants and Contributions Online Services (GCOS) account, log into your account and apply now.

If you do not have a GCOS account, register for GCOS today to submit your CSJ 2026 application. You can apply right away!

Creating a GCOS account is a one-time process. If you are unsure whether you or someone in your organization has already 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 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.

Important: If you submit your application through GCOS, you will immediately receive an acknowledgment email and a confirmation number. If you don’t receive a confirmation number, your application hasn’t been submitted correctly. Don’t forget to click “Submit” before exiting!

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 the GCOS or the online fillable application form, by messenger services, or in person at a Service Canada Centre.

Have questions on a GCOS account?

For more information or assistance with your GCOS account, please use the Contact Us button in your account or call us at 1-800-367-5693. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm Eastern Time.

Have questions on the program?

Consult the CSJ website, or call us at 1-800-935-5555 (ATS: 1-800-926-9105).