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:

• Have relocated from outside the Yukon for a tourism job
• Complete at least 420 work hours in Yukon’s tourism sector between July 15, 2025 and January 31, 2026

This program is open to all 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.

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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

2025/26 cycle — The application deadline is January 31, 2026. All applicants must submit their complete application — including proof of work hours and relocation receipts — before this date. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All eligible applications will be reviewed in February 2026 by the industry-led committee. Reimbursements for successful applicants will be issued by March 31, 2026.

Future cycles — For 2026/27 and 2027/28, applications are expected to open in January. The number and timing of intake deadlines will be confirmed closer to each cycle.

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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.