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 2025 STEP jobs
- February 7, 2025: Deadline for students to apply.
- March 2025: Employers shortlist and interview applicants.
- April 7, 2025: Last day for employers to make their job offers and notify students who were not successful in their interviews.
- May 1, 2025: Students may begin their STEP jobs.
- September 1, 2025: Students must complete their STEP jobs.
How to apply
Make sure to review the positions available with:
- the Government of Yukon; and
- 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 $23.07 per hour, and offer between 450 to 600 hours of employment. As your education level increases so does your wage:
- $23.07 per hour upon completion of 1st year
- $24.72 per hour upon completion of 2nd year
- $26.46 per hour upon completion of 3rd year
- $28.30 per hour upon completion of 4th year or higher
Employers other than the Government of Yukon may pay higher wages.