Empower our Bilingual Future
Connecting talented youth with short-term job opportunities across Canada.
We emphasize linguistic duality and support official language communities to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Program Benefits
YCW BOL offers employers access to a pool of innovative young candidates. Benefit from wage subsidies and a streamlined recruitment process.
Access to Talented Candidates
Connect with a wide range of skilled young professionals ready to bring fresh ideas and energy.
Financial Support
Eligible employers can benefit from wage subsidies, making it easier to hire young talent.
Both Official Languages
Promotes bilingualism by promoting opportunities to work in English or French-speaking environments.
Alex's Experience
Alex, an English-speaking student, uses French daily to prepare reports, participate in meetings, and interact with clients, experiencing Quebec's rich heritage.
Highlighting Linguistic Duality
Encourage the use of the second official language in a work setting while exploring Canada’s cultural and linguistic diversity.
Sophie's Experience
Sophie, a French-speaking student, helps organize cultural and educational activities, contributing to the vibrancy of the Francophone community in Vancouver.
Supporting Official Language Communities
Providing summer jobs in an official language within a minority community to build professional skills and strengthen their vitality.
Empowering Youth Through Meaningful Opportunities
Our mission is to empower young Canadians by providing them with meaningful employment opportunities while supporting employers in finding innovative and skilled candidates.
We believe in inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities for all young Canadians, and those who must overcome obstacles that prevent them from obtaining employment.
Meet Our Team
Young Canada Works in Both Official Languages delivers its programs through various regional Delivery Organizations.
Discover the dedicated professionals behind YCW BOL.
Marie-Pier Courbron
British Colombia, Alberta, Yukon
With over 10 years of experience working with YCW, Marie-Pier leads the western division with a deep passion for youth empowerment. This division hosts a high number of youth from across the country, enabling hundreds to experience the charm of Western Canada.
YCW BOL team
Ontario
Pierre Doucet
Atlantic
Pierre has a background in Social Work and is our most senior team member! He has been with the program for over 20 years and has contributed to work placements of more than a thousand youth in the Atlantic.
Myriam Bega
Quebec
Myriam manages the largest Francophone region in Canada—of course, Quebec! She is known for her attention to detail, her genuine care, and her unwavering passion for her work.
Hapsatou Aw
Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut
Hapsatou has participated in several youth-focused programs, enabling her to develop valuable expertise in supporting young people in their professional journeys and fostering their success within the YCW BOL program. She oversees the Prairies and two of Canada’s three territories!
Explore More Insights
YCW BOL is a Canadian Heritage program as part of the Youth and Employment Skills Strategy (YESS), a horizontal Government of Canada initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).
