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Career Services

Young Canada Works

February 27, 2023

Are you between the ages of 16-30?

Do you like museums, heritage sites, archives or theatre?

Does working for the heritage, arts, and cultural sector interest you?

Apply to Young Canada Works!

Young Canada Works (YCW) is a Government of Canada-funded program for youth, aged 16-30, interested in gaining work experience in museums, heritage sites, archives, libraries or arts and cultural organizations.

There are two programs available:

Young Canada Works offers program participants:

  • Quality paid work experience
  • Valuable Skills Development
  • Networking opportunities
  • Flexibility and support for youth facing barriers

YCW is committed to strengthening diversity and inclusion in youth employment. Youth belonging to equity-deserving groups are highly encouraged to apply.

There is no application deadline, but it is recommended that applicants create an account and submit their candidacy before the summer.

If you have any questions, please contact Career Services at careerservices@rrc.ca.

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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