Ontario Government, Summer Job Program

The 2009 Ontario Budget increased funding for the Ontario summer job program by over 57 per cent or $32 million, to help more students find summer work in their communities. Students can apply for a variety of government jobs or for funding to start their own business. Employers may be eligible for a $2 per hour wage subsidy to encourage them to hire summer students. Different types of employment are available. Age range is 15 to 30.
Call Employment Ontario at 1-800-387-5656 or visitwww.ontario.ca/summerjobs to find out more about summer job opportunities.