NICKEL BELT – A key pillar of the Government’s plan for youth is to ensure they have the support they need to thrive; where they can contribute to the economy, build a better life for themselves, and play an active role in their communities. The Government is restoring generational fairness by creating opportunities for young Canadians to get the skills they need for well-paying jobs. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) supports this strategy by helping young people to earn money over the summer, while gaining skills and experience.   

Today, Marc G. Serré, the Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced that a $947, 414 Federal investments has created more than 265 Canada Summer Jobs opportunities now available for youth in Nickel Belt. This adds itself to the over $6.4 million invested in Nickel Belt through CSJ since 2016.

Young people between the ages of 15 and 30 can now find new job opportunities in their communities on the Job Bank website and mobile app. New jobs will continue to be added over the coming weeks.

Through CSJ, youth can apply for summer jobs in fields that interest them, whether it be childcare, the hospitality sector, wildlife conservation, recreation, agriculture, and more. Youth are encouraged to check Job Bank regularly for updates and to share exciting job opportunities with their friends. Some of this year’s Nickel Belt employer recipients include Wahnapitae First Nation, River and Sky Music Festival, Onaping Falls Recreation Committee, Friend of Killarney Park, Sucrerie Séguin Sugarbush in Lavigne, Camp Soleil à Noëlville, Leisure Farms à Sturgeon Falls, Kivi Park, Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre in Val Caron, and many more.

CSJ prioritizes projects that support youth who face barriers to employment. This includes youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth, as well as Black and other racialized youth. By providing all young people with equitable opportunities to develop their skills, Canada Summer Jobs can help them to succeed in the job market.

Canada Summer Jobs is delivered through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) and is part of a wide variety of programs offered by the Government of Canada to help youth gain the skills, education, and work experience they need to successfully transition into the workforce.

Quotes  

“The Canada Summer Jobs program is more than just an employment program, it’s an investment in the potential of young Canadians and the economic vitality of our communities. This program gives thousands of employers the opportunity to meet their staffing needs over the summer, and it gives youth valuable work experience that will set them up for a lifetime of success in the job market. It’s a win-win for employers and for young people across Canada.” – The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth

"Canada Summer Jobs is vital for both employers and young individuals in Nickel Belt. Every year, we witness the tangible benefits it brings. I urge all eligible young people to explore the numerous exciting summer job opportunities in fields they are passionate about by visiting jobbank.gc.ca/youth today!" –  Marc G. Serré, MP for Nickel Belt, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Energy and Natural Resources and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages

"Through the Canada Summer Jobs program, Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre gains vital support, allowing us to expand our efforts in saving and caring for animals in need. Each summer, dedicated individuals join our team, contributing their passion and skills to our mission focused on the rescue and rehabilitation of Northern Ontario wildlife.” – Gloria Morisette, President & Founder of Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre

Quick Facts  

• To help younger Canadians pursue and achieve their dreams, the Government is investing to create more youth job opportunities and ensure that hard work pays off for the next generation. In Budget 2024, the Government proposed the creation of 90,000 youth job placements and employment support opportunities by proposing $200.5 million in 2025–26 for Canada Summer Jobs to provide well-paying summer job opportunities, including in sectors facing critical labour shortages, such as housing construction. 
• CSJ-funded jobs are full-time (30-40 hours per week) and have a duration of 6–16 weeks (average duration being 8 weeks). 
• Since 2020, CSJ has created more than 380,000 job opportunities for youth. Last year, CSJ surpassed its job creation target of 70,000 with over 74,200 jobs created. 
• In a survey of CSJ youth participants for 2023, 92% of respondents reported having more confidence in multiple skills needed for future employment than they had at the beginning of their CSJ work placement. Additionally, 89% indicated that they had developed a positive attitude about their future employment prospects. 
• Youth are also encouraged to explore additional opportunities available through other federal departments under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy:
  • Every year, Parks Canada hires a large number of young people to work in spectacular locations and gain real-world experience in a wide variety of occupations, including in visitor experience, heritage presentation, conservation, biology, finance and administration, human resources and more. Candidates can apply to up to 10 work locations at once through the Summer Jobs Inventory. Visit Parks Canada student and youth jobs to find out more. 

Associated Links  

Canada Summer Jobs  

jobbank.gc.ca/youth 

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Media Contact:
Kaylie Dudgeon - Special Assistant
Marc G. Serré  MP Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister Energy and Natural Resources an Parliamentary Secretary of Official Languages
705-507-2416
[email protected]