GODERICH, ONTARIO, February 1, 2012 —The Government of Canada is now accepting employer applications for the Canada Summer Jobs 2012 program. This program supports work experiences for students as well as organizations providing important community services.
The Canada Summer Jobs Program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations, public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. Not-for-profit employers are eligible for up to 100 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage and mandatory employment-related costs. Public-sector employers and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees are eligible for up to 50 percent of the provincial/territorial minimum hourly wage.
“This program will encourage businesses and organizations in Huron-Bruce to create jobs and allow students to gain valuable work experience,” said Ben Lobb, MP for Huron-Bruce
The employer application period opens today and applications must be received by February 29, 2012. Interested employers can apply online at www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2012 , at their local Service Canada Centre or by mail or fax.
For online information on Canada Summer Jobs, visit the following Web site:
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