Jeunesse Canada au travail dans les deux langues officielles — secteur à but non lucratif ### 📋 Eligible Entities - Not-for-profit organizations (primary eligible entity) - Organizations must be registered as charitable or non-profit in Canada - Must be able to hire and supervise student employees - Organization must operate in both official languages or commit to bilingual service delivery - Employers must have a valid business number or registered charity number ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Coverage: 70% of student salary - Employer Responsibility: 30% of salary (cost-sharing requirement) - Employment Duration: 16 consecutive weeks - Hours per Week: 30 to 40 hours - Maximum Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (not a loan) - Matching Requirement: Yes — employer must cover 30% of wages ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Student wages and salaries for summer employment positions - Employment-related payroll deductions (CPP, EI, income tax) - Positions must be new or additional to normal operations - Students must be hired from eligible youth pools (typically secondary or post-secondary students) ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Eligibility Window: Summer employment period (typically May–August) - Bilingual Requirement: Organization must demonstrate capacity to provide services or instruction in both English and French - Student Eligibility: Employees must be Canadian students returning to studies in the following academic year - Wage Requirements: Minimum wage must comply with provincial/territorial standards - Documentation: Employer must maintain payroll records and student employment agreements - Reporting: Organizations must submit required reports confirming employment completion and hours worked - Application Deadline: Typically early in spring (varies by year; check official posting) - Fund Disbursement: Grant paid on reimbursement basis after employment period, with documentation submission