What is STEP?
The Student Training and Employment Program (STEP) provides students with a way to earn a wage while gaining work experience in their field of study.
STEP employment benefits:
- Fantastic opportunities across the Yukon in the public and private sectors.
- A wide range of training and mentorship opportunities from supervisors and senior team members.
- Full-time summer employment with a typical employment period from May 1 to September 1. Dates are flexible.
- Job opportunities from Engineering Intern to Social Media Coordinator to IT Support Technician.
Important dates when applying for summer 2024 STEP jobs
- December 20, 2023: Student applications for STEP positions open.
- February 2, 2024: Deadline for students to apply.
- March 2024: Employers shortlist and interview applicants.
- April 2, 2024: Last day for employers to make their job offers and notify students who were not successful in their interviews.
- May 1, 2024: Students may begin their STEP jobs.
- September 1, 2024: Students must complete their STEP jobs.
How to apply
Make sure to review positions available with the Government of Yukon and positions in the private sector.
When applying you must:
- Complete the application form.
- Include your résumé.
- Submit your application to [email protected].
To find out if you're eligible for STEP employment, review the application.
What do STEP jobs pay?
Wages are at least $20.80 per hour, and offer between 450 to 600 hours of employment. As your education level increases so does your wage:
- $20.80 per hour upon completion of your current post-secondary program.
- $22.29 per hour upon completion of 2nd year
- $23.85 per hour upon completion of 3rd year
- $25.52 per hour upon completion of 4th year or higher
Employers other than the Government of Yukon may pay higher wages.
Employment equity
We are committed to employment equity and a representative workforce. Some STEP jobs may give preference to any of the following:
- persons of Yukon First Nation ancestry;
- persons of Aboriginal ancestry or;
- persons with a disability.
If a job has identified a preference, the job overview will say so.
If you meet the preference requirements, say so in your cover letter or résumé. If you're not part of a preferred group, you can still apply for the job. If no one from the preferred group meets the screening criteria, we'll consider your application. If you're interested in a position, we encourage you to apply.