Thinking about working in the Yukon’s tourism industry?

The Yukon Tourism Relocation Rebate Fund helps support out-of-territory students and recent graduates by covering a portion of their relocation costs to work in Yukon’s tourism sector.

Whether you’re a student on a seasonal placement or a new graduate starting your career, this pilot program can help reduce the relocation cost, including transportation and first-month accommodation — and open the door to unforgettable northern experiences.

Who is this program for?

This fund is open to current post-secondary students and recent graduates (within the past three years) from designated Canadian institutions who complete the following criteria between April 1 and October 31, 2026:

• Have relocated from outside the Yukon for a tourism job
• Complete at least 420 work hours in Yukon’s tourism sector

This program is open to all positions in the Yukon tourism sectors

• Food and Beverage
• Accommodation
• Wilderness Tourism
• Arts & Culture, Sports & Events
• Travel Services, and
• Transportation

Both seasonal placements and year-round roles are eligible.

This is a pilot program with limited annual funding, and not all applicants who meet the minimum eligibility criteria will be approved.

Photo: Michael Overbeck – @michaeloverbeck

What’s covered?

Approved applicants may receive up to 80% of eligible relocation costs, to a maximum of $1,600 per person. Eligible expenses include:

• First month of accommodation in the Yukon
• One-way or round-trip flights between your home city and the Yukon
• Mileage reimbursement if driving from outside the territory, at $0.73/km (with proper documentation)

All relocation costs must be paid by the applicant upfront and will be reimbursed only after completing 420 work hours and documentation are verified.

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Application Schedule

2026/27 cycle — The application deadline is October 31, 2026. All applicants must submit their complete application before this date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All eligible applications will be reviewed in November by the industry-led committee. Reimbursements for successful applicants will be issued by December 31, 2026.

Photo: Wolfgang Bublitz

Questions?

If you’ve reviewed the guidelines and still have questions, contact us at 867-334-3396 or yuya.matoba@tiayukon.com.

This program is funded by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and administered by TIA Yukon.