CSJ is delivered annually by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Through CSJ, employers are encouraged to create quality summer work experiences for young people between the ages of 15 and 30. It provides youth with opportunities to develop and improve their skills, responds to national and local priorities, and improves access to the labour market for youth, especially those who face barriers to employment.

Not-for-profit employers can receive funding for up to 100% of the provincial or territorial adult minimum hourly wage and all associated mandatory employment related costs, such as Employment Insurance premiums and Canada Pension Plan contributions. Public and private sector employers are eligible to receive funding for up to 50% of the provincial or territorial minimum hourly wage.

To help persons with disabilities obtain employment, and to support employers in providing accommodations, employers may be eligible for additional funding for personal tools and adaptations that the employee requires to accomplish tasks.

This year in Delta, projects which will be given priority will be:

1- Projects supporting not for profit organizations;

2- Projects supporting small businesses;

3- Projects that offer programs and/or support to persons with disabilities;

4- Projects that offer programs and/or support to children and/or youth;

5- Projects in agricultural, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. 

The CSJ employer application period is open until 11:59 p.m. PST on January 10, 2024.

To read more about the CSJ application process, please go here: Canada Summer Jobs 2024 - Canada.ca