Answer a few quick questions and see the ones your Saskatchewan business can actually get — free, no account.
Start from the person you want to hire. As of October 10, 2026, a post-secondary student on a work term is the simplest hire to subsidize in Saskatchewan: the Student Work Placement Program pays 50% of wages up to $5,000 and takes applications in every term. An experienced or regular hire gets no wage subsidy, and every other hire leads somewhere different.
No wage subsidy on this page covers this hire. As of October 10, 2026, each one is tied to who the worker is: a post-secondary student, a youth aged 15 to 30, or an apprentice in the first two years of a Red Seal trade. Two options sit next to it.
Register the hire as an apprentice, if the trade allows it. In a Red Seal trade, a federal tax credit returns 10% of a first or second year apprentice's wages, up to $2,000 a year. See the apprentice tab.
Use Canada Summer Jobs for seasonal help. If the work could go to someone aged 15 to 30 over the summer, a private employer with 50 or fewer full-time employees can be funded for up to 50% of the minimum wage. See the summer student tab.
| Program | What you get | What rules employers out | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Work Placement Program, through Magnet (any sector) | 50% of the student's wages, to a maximum of $5,000 per placement | The school must recognize the job as work-integrated learning, and the student must have started the program. Not for an existing employee. | Open. Magnet's fall portal covers hires from September 1 to December 31, 2026. |
| The same program through a sector partner: ICTC (tech roles), MiHR (mining), EHRC (electricity) | Up to $5,000 per placement | One placement can draw from one partner only. | Open |
Where the application goes. To a delivery partner funded by the federal government, not to the university or polytechnic (the partners by sector). The school confirms that the placement counts toward the program. Trades and apprenticeship jobs do not qualify.
| Program | What you get | What rules employers out | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Summer Jobs | Up to 50% of minimum wage for private and public employers, up to 100% for not-for-profits | A private employer needs 50 or fewer full-time employees across Canada, and applies the autumn before. | The 2027 call opens October 27, 2026. What to have ready. |
| Gabriel Dumont Institute Student Subsidy | A wage subsidy for hiring a Métis secondary or post-secondary student, usually over the summer. No amount is published. | The student needs a valid Métis Nation-Saskatchewan citizenship card and must be returning to full-time studies. | No intake dates published. Contact a local GDI office. |
| Program | What you get | What rules employers out | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit | 10% of the apprentice's wages, up to $2,000 a year, for the first two years of the apprenticeship. It comes off your federal tax when you file. | It is non-refundable: no federal tax owing, no benefit that year (unused credit carries back 3 years or forward 20). Red Seal trades only. | Open. Sole proprietors claim it too, on Form T2038(IND). |
| Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant | Nothing today | The federal page says it "is not currently accepting applications". | Paused. A successor was announced May 1, 2026; no application page as of October 10, 2026. |
| Gabriel Dumont Institute Apprenticeship Subsidy | A wage subsidy for hiring an Indigenous apprentice full time, for up to 52 weeks. No amount is published. | The apprentice must be unemployed or underemployed and able to register in the trade. | Contact the institute's Apprenticeship Office. |
First step. Register the hire as an apprentice with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission: the employer approves the apprentice's application in a MyATC account. The tax credit needs that apprenticeship contract in place. Once the apprentice's wages for the year reach $20,000, the credit is the full $2,000.
| Program | What you get | What rules employers out | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STIP Green Jobs | A wage subsidy for a youth aged 15 to 30, paid through a delivery organization | Natural resources employers only: energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences and clean technology. | Open for applications (federal page dated May 28, 2026) |
| Mitacs Accelerate | You put in from $7,500 for a four or six month internship. Mitacs turns that into a $15,000 research award, and the intern is paid at least $10,000 of it. | It has to be a research project with an academic supervisor. | Open all year |
We do not list an open wage subsidy reserved for this hire in Saskatchewan as of October 10, 2026. What exists pays for accommodation, not wages: the province's Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities supports the disability-related costs of accommodating the person you hire (SaskJobs Career Services, 1-833-613-0485), and Canada Summer Jobs can add funding for tools or adaptations on an approved summer job, case by case.
No program here is reserved for newcomers, and none shuts out permanent residents: the Student Work Placement Program, Canada Summer Jobs (ages 15 to 30) and STIP Green Jobs each accept citizens, permanent residents and people with refugee protection or status. International students are not eligible for the first two; Mitacs Accelerate accepts them with a student visa.
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Classified by type: green = direct grant or wage subsidy; blue = tax credit; amber = repayable or between intakes.
SWPP covers a portion of wages for post-secondary students doing co-op, internship, or work-integrated learning placements. Saskatchewan employers apply through a delivery partner funded by the federal government: Magnet for any sector, or the partner for their own sector. The student's school confirms that the placement counts toward their program; it does not take the application. The higher $7,000 rate for students from underrepresented groups was withdrawn on April 1, 2026; every placement is now funded at up to 50% of wages, to a maximum of $5,000. Employers do not apply directly to the federal government.
Source: ESDC SWPP Program Page| Your Sector | Delivery Partner on the Federal List |
|---|---|
| Any sector | Magnet Student Work Placement Program |
| Technology and digital roles | Technation; Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) |
| Agriculture and food processing | Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council; Food Processing Skills Canada |
| Mining, electricity and environment | Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR); Electricity Human Resources Canada (EHRC); ECO Canada |
| Manufacturing, aviation and trucking | Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium; Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace; Trucking HR Canada |
| Bioscience, tourism, culture and media | BioTalent Canada; Tourism HR Canada; Culture Works Canada; Canadian Media Producers Association |
| Also on the list | Venture for Canada; Ontario Chamber of Commerce; Québec Federation of Chambers of Commerce |
Saskatchewan employers in construction, oil and gas, transportation, and industrial sectors are the primary users of this grant. The 39 designated Red Seal trades include electrician, plumber, steamfitter, welder, heavy equipment operator, carpenter, and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic — all common in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Estevan, Weyburn, and rural resource communities. The equity bonus doubled the grant to $10,000 when the hired apprentice was a woman, Indigenous person, newcomer to Canada, or person with a disability.
Source: Government of Canada — Apprenticeship ServiceAJCTC is a non-refundable federal tax credit that reduces taxes owing by 10% of eligible apprenticeship wages, up to $2,000 per apprentice per year. Saskatchewan businesses in the oil patch (Estevan, Weyburn, Lloydminster), construction trades (Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert), and agriculture equipment sectors regularly claim this credit. Only the first two years of an apprenticeship program qualify — the credit is specifically designed to incentivize the hiring decision, not ongoing employment. The Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant, a separate grant payment, is paused; a successor was announced May 1, 2026, with no application page as of October 10, 2026.
Source: CRA — Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax CreditSTIP Green Jobs is the most valuable hiring subsidy available to Saskatchewan resource-sector employers per intern — up to $25,000 per intern covers a significant portion of a 12-month position. Saskatchewan industries directly in scope include potash and uranium mining (Cameco in Saskatoon, K+S in Bethune), oil and gas (Weyburn-Midale CO2 field, Lloydminster heavy oil), forestry (Prince Albert region, Nipawin), and clean energy (SaskPower wind projects, InfraSource in Regina). Positions must be full-time (30+ hours/week) and the intern must be aged 15–30.
Source: Natural Resources Canada — STIP Green JobsCanada Summer Jobs remains one of the most widely used hiring programs for small Saskatchewan businesses, particularly tourism operators along the Qu'Appelle Valley, agricultural processors in the Battlefords, and Saskatoon's tech and nonprofit sector. Not-for-profit organizations receive a 100% wage subsidy; private sector employers receive 50%. In 2026, funded jobs ran between April 20 and August 29, and the youth must be between 15 and 30 years of age. Applications are scored and ranked within each federal constituency. Applications for the 2027 summer season open October 27, 2026.
Source: ESDC — Canada Summer Jobs| Program | Max Subsidy | Worker Type | Employer Sector |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Summer Jobs | 100% (NFP) / 50% (private) | Youth 15–30, summer | Any (≤50 employees for private) |
| SWPP | 50% of wages, up to $5,000 | Post-secondary students | Any sector |
| STIP Green Jobs | Up to $25,000 per intern | Youth 15–30, full-year | Natural resources / clean-tech |
PrairiesCan BSP funds workforce expansion, productivity equipment, and market development for high-growth Saskatchewan companies. Eligible costs include salaries for new positions, specialized training, and technology adoption that drives productivity. Saskatchewan-based companies in Saskatoon's technology corridor, Regina's manufacturing base, Estevan's energy services sector, Prince Albert's forestry and processing sector, and Humboldt's agricultural equipment cluster have used this program. Contributions are typically partially repayable (50–100% over several years) rather than non-repayable, which differentiates BSP from a direct grant. Revenue growth trajectory and job creation are key assessment criteria.
Source: PrairiesCan Business Scale-up and ProductivityYESP funds intermediary organizations — community agencies, Indigenous organizations, non-profits — that then place youth facing barriers into employer worksites across Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan organizations including North Central Community Association in Regina, Prince Albert's P.A. Skills Inc., Saskatoon's Job Options SK, and Indigenous employment agencies across the Northern Region of Saskatchewan (La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Ile-a-la-Crosse) act as intermediaries. Individual employers do not apply directly; instead, they partner with a funded intermediary that manages the wage subsidy and youth support services. Per placement funding is up to $25,000 to cover wages plus wraparound services for youth facing significant employment barriers.
Source: ESDC — Youth Employment and Skills ProgramCEDD supports community-level economic development projects that create jobs and workforce capacity across Saskatchewan communities. Eligible organizations include the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance, Métis Economic Development Organization of Saskatchewan (MEDOS), Northern Saskatchewan economic development bodies, and rural economic development groups in communities like Yorkton, Melfort, Weyburn, Swift Current, and Meadow Lake. Projects focused on labour market research, skills development infrastructure, and sector-specific workforce pipelines in agriculture, mining, and clean energy qualify. Non-profits typically receive non-repayable contributions; for-profit organizations receive repayable contributions.
Source: PrairiesCan CEDD| Business Size | Best Program | Max Value | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 employees | Canada Summer Jobs + SWPP | Up to $5K / hire | No minimum scale; easiest to access |
| 10–50 employees, trades focus | AJCTC (the Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant is paused) | Up to $2K per apprentice per year | A tax credit on first- and second-year apprentice wages |
| 50+ employees, resource/clean-tech | STIP Green Jobs | $25K per intern | Highest dollar value per intern |
| High-growth SME, 2+ years | PrairiesCan BSP | $5M | Largest program; workforce + productivity |
You are in a good position because three programs are accessible with no track record required. The Student Work Placement Program (SWPP) provides $5,000 without competitive scoring — you apply to a federally funded delivery partner such as Magnet and fill a co-op position with a student whose school recognizes the placement. Canada Summer Jobs is similarly accessible for employers with 50 or fewer employees and covers up to 100% of minimum wage for not-for-profits. Apply to Canada Summer Jobs online through Service Canada; applications are ranked within each federal constituency, so Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, and rural constituencies each have their own list.
The key constraint: Canada Summer Jobs is between intakes until October 27, 2026. SWPP is ongoing. If you need a student for the fall term, apply to a delivery partner now: Magnet's fall portal covers hires from September 1 to December 31, 2026.
One program pays toward a Red Seal apprentice hire today. The Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant (paused; a successor was announced May 1, 2026; no application page as of October 10, 2026) provided $5,000 to $10,000 upfront when you registered the apprentice and filed through ESDC. The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit provides 10% of the apprentice's wages, up to $2,000 per year, for years 1 and 2 of the apprenticeship, claimed on your T2 corporate return through CRA. What you can claim today: up to $2,000 a year for two years, against tax owing. If the apprentice is Indigenous — relevant for employers in Saskatoon's North End, La Ronge, Meadow Lake, Ile-a-la-Crosse, Creighton, or the File Hills area — the equity bonus brought the Employer Grant to $10,000 when it ran.
The Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) in Regina handles provincial registration for the 47+ recognized trades in Saskatchewan. SATCC registration is a prerequisite for AJCTC eligibility. Call 1-800-667-7766 or visit satcc.gov.sk.ca to register a new apprentice before filing for the federal programs.
STIP Green Jobs is the highest-value per-person hiring subsidy for resource and clean-tech employers in Saskatchewan. The program covers wages up to a $25,000 maximum — sufficient to fund a 12-month intern position at $60,000+ salary. Eligible employers include potash and uranium mines (Cameco operations from Saskatoon, K+S in Bethune, Nutrien in Vanscoy), oil and gas operators in the Weyburn-Estevan area and Lloydminster, forestry operations in the Prince Albert region, and renewable energy developers working with SaskPower's grid across the province.
Here's what you need to know about STIP Green Jobs eligibility: the employer must operate in the natural resources sector as defined by Natural Resources Canada — this includes agricultural technology with an environmental mandate, geospatial tech companies, and environmental consulting firms. A Lloydminster heavy-oil operator qualifies; a Regina retail business does not, even if it has sustainability goals. Apply through NRCan delivery partners.
Source: NRCan STIP Green JobsPrairiesCan Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) is the right program if your business has documented revenue growth of 20%+ year-over-year and a clear workforce expansion plan. BSP contributions of $200,000 to $5,000,000 fund salary costs for new positions, productivity-enabling technology, and export market development — all of which create long-term employment. High-growth Saskatchewan businesses in Saskatoon's technology and agri-food sectors, Regina's digital and financial services, and Humboldt's and North Battleford's manufacturing clusters are typical BSP recipients. The contribution is typically partially repayable, so model it into your cash flow. PrairiesCan's Saskatoon office (220-119 4th Ave S) and Regina office (201-1945 Hamilton St) are your contact points.
Two programs favour not-for-profits specifically. Canada Summer Jobs provides a 100% wage subsidy rate (versus 50% for private sector), making it the most cost-effective summer hiring tool for Saskatchewan community organizations, arts organizations, sports bodies, and social services agencies. PrairiesCan CEDD provides non-repayable contributions of $75,000 to $1,500,000 for economic development organizations — the Métis Economic Development Organization of Saskatchewan (MEDOS), Northern Saskatchewan development bodies, regional economic development authorities across Yorkton, Battlefords, and Kindersley, and industry associations focused on workforce development qualify. YESP intermediary funding is separately available for agencies directly placing youth-at-risk into employment.
Saskatchewan trades employers in electrical, plumbing, welding, and heavy equipment can claim AJCTC today: 10% of an apprentice's wages, up to $2,000 a year for the first two years ($4,000 in total), against tax owing, once SATCC registration is complete. The Employer Grant ($5,000–$10,000) is paused; a successor was announced May 1, 2026; no application page as of October 10, 2026.
SWPP offers up to $5,000 per placement and takes applications year-round, term by term: apply through a federally funded delivery partner such as Magnet now. Canada Summer Jobs covers up to 100% of wages for not-for-profits but only opens once a year for the following summer (the 2027 call opens October 27, 2026).
For potash, uranium, oil and gas, forestry, and renewable energy employers in Saskatchewan — from Cameco's Saskatoon base to SaskPower wind projects — STIP Green Jobs provides the highest per-intern value at up to $25,000. No other Saskatchewan hiring program matches this dollar ceiling for a single position.
The Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant — which provided up to $10,000 per trainee for existing employee training — was eliminated; the province announced it on March 19, 2025. As of October 10, 2026 we do not list an open replacement that reimburses course fees for existing staff: see what to use instead.
One hire, worked through. A co-op student at $20 an hour, 35 hours a week, for a 16 week term earns $11,200. Half of that is $5,600, over the cap, so the program pays $5,000 and you carry $6,200. Change the numbers to match your hire.
Rule as published by the delivery partners Magnet, CAHRC and EHRC and on canada.ca (dated April 1, 2026). Wages only: CPP, EI and vacation pay are extra. Read October 10, 2026.Where the cap bites. At Saskatchewan's minimum wage of $15.70 an hour (in effect since October 1, 2026), a student on 35 hours a week reaches the maximum in a little over 18 weeks. At $20 an hour it takes just over 14. After that, every extra week is yours in full.
Canada Summer Jobs uses a different formula. A private employer gets up to 50% of the provincial minimum wage for the approved hours, whatever you pay: $7.85 an hour in Saskatchewan. The 2026 program aimed to fund about 8 weeks at 35 hours, which is $2,198.
No program here pays on approval. Plan to carry the wage yourself for most or all of the term.
| Program | How it pays | When the money arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Student Work Placement Program | A share of wages | Magnet pays "after receiving all supporting documentation at the end of the placement". EHRC takes monthly claims. |
| Canada Summer Jobs | A share of minimum wage | An advance of up to 75% if you request it when you apply (agreements of $100,000 or less). The rest follows your payment claim. |
| Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit | A tax credit | When you file for the year the wages were paid. It lowers the tax you owe and is not paid out as cash. |
For every program that pays toward a hire in the province, use the Saskatchewan hiring subsidy calculator.
Saskatchewan's hiring grant ecosystem flows through a network of regional employers, post-secondary institutions, and economic development bodies across the province. Saskatoon — Saskatchewan's largest city and home to the University of Saskatchewan — is the primary source of co-op students for SWPP placements, alongside Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Idylwyld campus. In Regina, the University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Wascana campus supply students for SWPP placements, while PrairiesCan's Regina office at 1945 Hamilton St handles BSP and CEDD applications. Prince Albert is a critical node for natural resources hiring — forestry operators near the Prince Albert National Park region and pulp operations qualify for STIP Green Jobs. Moose Jaw and Swift Current host Saskatchewan Polytechnic satellite campuses whose students can fill SWPP placements.
Smaller communities are not excluded. Estevan and Weyburn energy-sector employers use STIP and SWPP. Lloydminster (straddling the SK-AB border) can access both Saskatchewan and Alberta programs depending on the incorporated province. Humboldt's and Yorkton's manufacturing employers access PrairiesCan BSP from the Saskatoon regional office. Meadow Lake and La Ronge are served by Northern Region economic development bodies including the Northern Village economic development offices and the Clarence Campeau Development Fund for Métis entrepreneurs. The Métis Economic Development Organization of Saskatchewan (MEDOS) in Saskatoon connects Métis employers to PrairiesCan CEDD funding. Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA) serves rural communities across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) trains First Nations students for the workforce — employers in Battleford, North Battleford, Creighton, and Fond-du-Lac who hire an SIIT student on a recognized placement apply to a federally funded delivery partner and are funded at the same rate as any other placement, up to $5,000 (the $7,000 equity rate was withdrawn on April 1, 2026).
Source: PrairiesCan, SIIT, SATCC, Saskatchewan Polytechnic employer relations offices| Program | Min Business Age | Incorporated? | Status 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWPP | None | No (sole props qualify) | Active — ongoing |
| Canada Summer Jobs | None | No | Between intakes |
| Apprenticeship Employer Grant | None | No | Paused |
| AJCTC (tax credit) | None | No (sole proprietors claim on Form T2038(IND)) | Active — ongoing |
| STIP Green Jobs | None | No | Active — ongoing |
| PrairiesCan BSP | 2 years | Yes | Active — rolling |
| PrairiesCan CEDD | N/A (NFP focus) | Yes | Active — rolling |
| YESP | N/A (intermediary) | No | Between intakes |
Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant discontinued. The long-running Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant — which cost-shared third-party training for existing employees at up to $10,000 per trainee — was discontinued (the province announced its elimination on March 19, 2025) and not replaced with an equivalent provincial program. For Saskatchewan employers who used it to upgrade current staff, we do not list an open replacement as of October 10, 2026; the options that remain are set out below.
Apprenticeship Service Employer Grant paused. The grant, which paid $5,000 per first-year apprentice and $10,000 for an apprentice from an equity-deserving group, is not accepting applications. On May 1, 2026 the federal government announced a successor, the Build Canada Apprenticeship Service.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic expanded employer connections in Prince Albert. Saskatchewan Polytechnic added employer connections capacity at its Prince Albert campus in 2025, giving more northern and central Saskatchewan employers a route to co-op students. The SWPP subsidy itself is applied for through a federally funded delivery partner, not through the school, and since April 1, 2026 it pays one rate: 50% of wages, up to $5,000.
PrairiesCan BSP continued under the 2024–2029 mandate. PrairiesCan's Business Scale-up and Productivity program was renewed under a new 5-year mandate structure — Saskatchewan high-growth businesses can count on program continuity through at least 2029. The program moved to fully rolling intake (no cohort deadlines) in 2025.
STIP Green Jobs extended to 2027. The Science and Technology Internship Program — Green Jobs stream was extended through 2027, giving Saskatchewan resource-sector employers more time to integrate intern positions. NRCan confirmed the program's scope includes clean energy and environmental consulting roles, which expands eligibility beyond traditional mining and oil and gas to include SaskPower grid modernization contractors and environmental monitoring firms.
These conditions come from the 2026 applicant guide, the latest one published when we read it. The 2027 guide may change them.
For planning only. On October 10, 2026 the opening was the only 2027 date published.
Not every eligible application is funded, and an approved job can come back with fewer weeks than requested. The Canada Summer Jobs employer guide covers the application itself.
Source: canada.ca, Canada Summer Jobs wage subsidy page (dated September 29, 2026) and the 2026 applicant guide. Read October 10, 2026.Some funding directories still list it as open. Go by the province's release. Nothing replaced it one for one, so the next step depends on what you wanted.
This is the gap the grant left. As of October 10, 2026 we do not list an open program that pays back course fees for the existing staff of an ordinary Saskatchewan business. Our Saskatchewan training grants page tracks what remains.
The Student Work Placement Program reimburses half the wages of an enrolled post-secondary student, up to a cap. It pays toward wages, not course fees. The arithmetic on one student hire is above.
The Apprenticeship Job Creation Tax Credit is the support still running for trades employers: a credit against wages already paid, not a cheque for course costs. The province funds the in-class side, with 5,000 apprenticeship training seats in its 2025-26 budget.
The Worker Retention Grant for Work-Sharing Employers tops up the income of workers on reduced hours who are in training, from 55% to about 70% of normal pay. You need a Work-Sharing agreement in place first, and the grant pays the top-up, not the training. Our catalogue records applications until December 31, 2026 (verified August 2, 2026).
The figure comes from the Student Work Placement Program, which before April 1, 2026 paid employers up to $7,000 for hiring a student from an under-represented group. The delivery partners we read now publish one rate, with no higher tier. The employer applies, not the student.
The province pays up to $400 a month to a family with one eligible child, $500 with two and $600 with three or more, when the family earns between $500 and $2,200 a month. A business has nothing to apply for, but lower-paid staff with children may qualify.
Saskatchewan tops up the wages of certified early childhood educators by up to $5.85 an hour at Level I, $7.35 at Level II and $8.85 at Level III. The money goes to the child care facility, based on hours worked. No other employer can claim it.
Career Focus funded organizations to give work experience to people finishing post-secondary school. Its successor, the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program, funds organizations, not individual employers, and its call for projects is listed as closed. For a graduate hire today, see the graduate or intern options.
Each program sets its own test. As of October 10, 2026: the Student Work Placement Program takes private and not-for-profit employers hiring an enrolled post-secondary student; Canada Summer Jobs takes not-for-profits, public employers and private employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees.
Yes. As of October 10, 2026 a small business can use the Student Work Placement Program (50% of a student's wages, up to $5,000) and can apply to Canada Summer Jobs for summer 2027; that call opens October 27, 2026. Both are federal. The Saskatchewan-run options, two Gabriel Dumont Institute subsidies and the province's accommodation support, are in the tabs by hire type.
Yes. For a co-op or internship tied to the student's studies, the Student Work Placement Program reimburses 50% of wages to a maximum of $5,000 (rate as of October 10, 2026). For a summer job, Canada Summer Jobs covers up to 50% of Saskatchewan's $15.70 minimum wage for a private employer. One job cannot draw on both.
No. The Government of Saskatchewan announced on March 19, 2025 that the grant would be eliminated. See what to use instead.
Sometimes. Under the rules we read on October 10, 2026, one Student Work Placement Program placement cannot also be funded by Canada Summer Jobs or by a second delivery partner. One partner, the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, says provincial or municipal money can be added as long as total funding stays at or under 100% of wages; ask your own partner before counting on it.
Yes. In each rule we read on October 10, 2026, a permanent resident qualifies on the same terms as a citizen: the Student Work Placement Program, Canada Summer Jobs (ages 15 to 30) and STIP Green Jobs all accept permanent residents. International students are not eligible for the first two.
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